Kingston health unit suggests asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for construction workers – Kingston
KFL&A Public Health is asking local construction workers to routinely get tested for COVID-19, even if they have no symptoms. This comes on the back of a major COVID-19 outbreak at a local construction site that has led to more than 60 cases over the last week. “This initiative will be a temporary measure…
Kingston health unit says 34 COVID-19 cases connected to construction site outbreak – Kingston
KFL&A Public Health announced another large jump in COVID-19 cases Wednesday, with 19 added to the region’s active case counts. This comes a day after the health unit announced a major outbreak at a Kingston construction site, the All Seniors Care jobsite at the Midland Avenue and Princess Street intersection run by Pomerleau. Read…
Major COVID-19 outbreak linked to Kingston construction site, 32 cases associated – Kingston
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a Kingston construction site, says the medical officer of health for the region. According to Dr. Kieran Moore, as of Tuesday, there are 32 COVID-19 cases associated with the site, making it the largest workplace COVID-19 outbreak seen in the region. “I’m fairly certain we’ll have more positives…
$29-million lawsuit filed against Utilities Kingston over cancelled sewage plant contract – Kingston
A construction company hired by Utilities Kingston to expand a sewage treatment plant near Cataraqui Bay has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the municipal company. North America Construction, based out of Port Hope, claims Utilities Kingston owes it and its workers $29 million after its contract was cancelled in the summer. Read more:…
Construction starts up in Kingston
Three public construction projects prepare to start up in Kingston Source link
Full steam ahead on Amherst Island docks development – Kingston
Many Amherst Islanders are closely watching a major expansion project to improve their ferry service. The $51-million project involves major overhauls of the Millhaven and Stella wharfs in preparation for the arrival of a new, larger ferry. The project will include the construction of docks, sidewalks, a bubbling system to prevent ice from forming in…
Prince Edward County set to begin 5-year rehabilitation of Skyway Bridge on March 4 – Kingston
Major rehabilitation work on Prince Edward County’s Skyway Bridge is expected to begin on March 4. Preliminary work on the structure began in 2018 after Aecon Construction and Materials, Ltd., was awarded a $63-million contract by the Ministry of Transportation to work on the bridge, which is located on County Road 49 and was originally built…
New cancer-treatment machine to provide custom care to Kingston patients – Kingston
Radiation therapy patients in southeastern Ontario have received an upgrade. The Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario recently completed construction of a cancer-treatment machine that provides customized care to patients with complex cancers. “The TrueBeam is able to treat cancer anywhere in the body where radiation treatment is needed, such as lung, breast, prostate and head and…
Centennial Drive, Cataraqui River crossing included in Kingston’s 2019 construction projects – Kingston
The new year will herald the launch of a number of new infrastructure projects in the city of Kingston. In 2019, the city will see the start of construction on not one but two bridges, plus some other road projects. The largest on the list is the third crossing of the Cataraqui River. Mark Van…
Kingston moves ahead with plans to open mainland dock for cruise ships – Kingston
The Wolfe Island mainland ferry dock is expected to be a hub of construction activity in 2019. The ministry of transportation (MTO) is planning to expand the downtown dock, car boarding and passenger amenity areas this fall to accommodate a new, larger ferry that’s still under construction. READ MORE: MTO: Wolfe Island ferry terminal consultations…