Tag: Wheatley
Chatham-Kent officially ends Wheatley emergency
After more than three years since a gas explosion ravaged the small community’s downtown, Chatham-Kent officially has ended Wheatley’s emergency order. Article content A special signing ceremony took place in…
Officials ‘optimistic’ Wheatley blast site gas emission resolved
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Chatham-Kent officials are optimistic a gas emission at the site of an explosion that rocked downtown Wheatley more than three years ago has been…
Possible petroleum well found in downtown Wheatley, no risk to public: Officials
With the final phase of the gas investigation ongoing, the project team in Wheatley has found what they believe is a wooden-cased petroleum well on the site of 17 Talbot…
Wheatley gas investigation nears completion
The final phase of the gas investigation in downtown Wheatley is nearing completion, Chatham-Kent officials say, with contractors having looked into approximately three-quarters of the affected properties. Article content Work…
Final gas well investigative phase ongoing in Wheatley
The final phase of the gas well investigation in downtown Wheatley has begun, officials say. Article content The work site has been expanded to store equipment needed for the work,…
Wheatley water plant repairs will take a year; PUC covers insurance premium hike
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The tender is going out soon to hire a contractor to undertake the rehabilitation of the fire-damage Wheatley Water Treatment Plant, but the work…
Tearing down blast-damaged buildings paving way for exploratory work in Wheatley
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The last of the buildings damaged in a gas explosion in downtown Wheatley started coming down Monday, but there is still work to be…
Wheatley residents forging path to recovery, despite uncertainty
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Though big questions are still to be answered, a group of dedicated citizens is working to map the future for revitalizing this lakeside community…
Lawn watering restricted in Wheatley, Tilbury: Chatham-Kent PUC
Lawn water restrictions are in place for all residential and commercial customers on municipal water in Wheatley and Tilbury, Chatham-Kent’s public utilities commission says. Article content The water restrictions include:…
Chatham-Kent seeks input on Wheatley revitalization plan Saturday
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Chatham-Kent wants residents’ input on redeveloping Wheatley in the wake of the August 2021 gas explosion downtown. Published May 22, 2024 • 2 minute…