$22M St. Rose Pumping Station expected to be complete by fall 2026

City of Windsor officials provided an update Thursday on the work underway at the new St. Rose stormwater pumping station in Windsor, Ont., on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Travis Fortnum/CTV News Windsor)

City of Windsor officials provided an update Thursday on the work underway at the new $22-million stormwater pumping station at St. Rose Beach Park.

The new pumping station will be situated almost entirely below grade, centralized within the eastern portion of the site, and will include an above-grade electrical building, and an emergency back-up generator with an architectural enclosure to mitigate sound and help respect the integrity of the existing residential area.

Construction of the new flood resiliency project began in the back half of 2024 and is slated for completion by fall 2026.

“Construction of the new St. Rose Stormwater Pumping Station represents another significant investment in growth towards Building Windsor’s Flood Resilient Future,” said mayor Drew Dilkens. “Guided by the SMP, projects like these demonstrate the City of Windsor’s long-term vision to keep people and property safe.”

The project represents a $22-million investment through the city’s Sewer and Coastal Flood Protection Master Plan (SMP) and city officials say it is a proactive effort to protect neighborhoods from future flooding, improve resilience, and ensure that vital infrastructure keeps pace with the city’s evolving needs and unprecedented growth and development.

Situated in the Riverside area, the new pumping station will provide an enhanced level of service for the areas between Riverside Drive to the VIA Rail Station, from Ford Boulevard to east of Lauzon Road, to mitigate the risk of flooding resulting from the type of extreme weather events that have increased in frequency over the last decade.

This significant investment in critical stormwater infrastructure upgrades is intended to help relieve local street and basement flooding for more than 1,100 residential and business properties in the Riverside area and is a key part of the city’s broader multi-phase strategy to address the risks posed by the increasing number of extreme weather events in recent years.

“This project will go a long way towards protecting our community against flooding,” said councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, representing Ward 6. “It is not only about protecting homes and businesses today but about preparing our city for the challenges of tomorrow. By improving our stormwater infrastructure, we are working to ensure the safety, security, and prosperity of this area and beyond for generations to come.”