Avery Construction

06/04/2026

Hauling a Scrap Box and Frame from Soo Foundry to Algoma Steel! Looking sharp, fellas.

06/03/2026

An update from Avery Construction Ltd.
Work is underway on the PUC Transmission Line Project, a new transmission line running between the Third Line Substation and Yates Avenue. Avery Construction Ltd. is a subcontractor helping deliver this project for our community.

As part of this work, residents along the corridor are beginning to receive letters from Crawford & Company. We’ve noticed some concern online that these may be a scam — so we want to set the record straight: these letters are legitimate and are part of this project.

Here’s what they’re about. Homes within 100 metres of a proposed utility pole location are being offered a pre-construction property inspection, carried out by Crawford & Company on the project’s behalf. These inspections document the existing condition of your home — inside and out — before construction begins. It’s a routine step on projects like this, and it’s there to protect you: if a question about property damage ever comes up down the road, there’s a clear record of how things looked beforehand.

Because the line runs the full corridor between Third Line and Yates Ave, a large number of homes fall within that range — so if your neighbours received a letter too, that’s expected.

Not sure if yours is real? We’d rather you ask than worry. Contact Lisa at 705-759-4800 to confirm if you are on the list for inspection before scheduling anything.

Thanks for looking out for one another, and for reaching out with questions. We’re glad to help.

— The team at Avery Construction Ltd.

05/28/2026

Ever drive past a construction site and wonder, “Why is this taking so long?” or “Why did they close the entire road?” Great questions — let’s break it down.

Why does it take 30 weeks?

What you’re seeing in this video is a single 6-metre length of watermain going in, alongside a storm and sanitary manhole. That’s just one small slice of an 800-metre-long project.

Underground utilities go in piece by piece. Storm pipe, for example, is typically installed in 4-metre sections — so an 800m run means installing and connecting roughly 200 individual pipe lengths, and that’s just the storm system. Add the sanitary sewer and the watermain running alongside it, and you’re looking at thousands of individual connections, all of which have to be laid at precise grades, inspected, and pressure-tested before they can be buried.

Every section involves excavating, installing, backfilling, and compacting — and that’s before we rebuild the road base, curbs, and asphalt on top. Thirty weeks isn’t slow; it’s the time it takes to do three full utility systems plus a complete road rebuild, properly, so it lasts for decades.

Why does the whole road have to be closed?

Take a look at where everything sits in the video — the watermain, storm, and sanitary are all installed within the road itself, stacked and spaced beside each other. To reach them, we have to excavate the full depth and width of the road. There’s simply no lane left to drive on.

Beyond that, it’s a safety issue. Open trenches, heavy excavators, and crews working at depth don’t mix with live traffic. A full closure lets us work faster, safer, and ultimately get the road reopened sooner than if we tried to keep a lane open.

We know detours are frustrating, and we appreciate your patience. When this is done, Peoples Road will have brand-new water and sewer infrastructure built to serve the community for generations.

04/28/2026

🚧 Peoples Road Reconstruction – 2026-2E Stage 1 Closure Notice

We know road closures can be disruptive, and we truly appreciate everyone’s patience as we begin Stage 1 of the 2026-2E Peoples Road reconstruction project. This work is essential to improve safety, drainage, and long‑term road conditions for the community.

📅 Closure begins: May 4 at 7:00AM
⏳ Duration: Part of a 30‑week reconstruction project

🚫 Road Closure Details

Peoples Road will be closed between Penno Road and Hillside Drive
Penno Road intersection: Open
Hillside Drive intersection: Closed
A temporary access will be in place at Hillside Drive

🚚 Business & Truck Access

Trucks accessing businesses north of Penno Road must use Peoples Road via Third Line or Fourth Line

🏡 Resident Access

Residents within the closure limits will always have driveway access
Access will be coordinated directly with our construction team to minimize disruption

We recognize that rerouting daily travel takes extra time and planning, and we don’t take that lightly. Our team is committed to working safely, efficiently, and respectfully to complete this work as smoothly as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation as we build a better, safer road for everyone. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

04/14/2026

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Avery Construction is your local source for sea can rentals and sales.

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🌐 www.averyconstruction.ca
📞 Nicole: 705‑759‑4800

04/01/2026

🚨 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Avery Construction is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the contract to haul snow from both Sudbury and North Bay to Sault Ste. Marie, where it will be strategically placed in the Station Mall parking lot.

The reasoning behind this important regional initiative is simple:

1️⃣ To sacrifice our own community so other Northern Ontario communities can experience spring before June 1

2️⃣ To help raise the level of Lake Huron, ensuring the locks don’t have to work as hard this season

We’re looking forward to getting started on this unique and environmentally questionable project, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as several thousand truckloads of snow roll into town.

Happy April Fools! ❄️😄

02/27/2026

Please help us congratulate our own Adam Lyons for his recent recognition. Adam (and his team, as we’re sure he’d insist we mention if he knew we were posting this!) works tirelessly on West End T-Ball year after year to make sure it remains a fun-filled league open to families with young children in our community. Way to go, Adam!

It’s award season at Algoma Public Health! 🏆

Please join us in congratulating our 2025 Public Health Champions – Early Years Edition:

⭐ Parent/Caregiver Champion: Adam Lyons (West End T-Ball Club)
⭐ Professional Champion: Jenifer Bow
⭐ Organization Champion: H.S. McLellan (THRIVE Child Development Centre)

These champions are making a real difference for Algoma’s youngest children and families — creating welcoming spaces, strengthening connections, and supporting healthy beginnings where it matters most.

A big thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination this year. Your stories help shine a light on the people building stronger, healthier communities across Algoma.

Learn more about our current and past Champions: www.algomapublichealth.com/champions

From left to right: Dr. Jennifer Loo (Algoma Public Health); Tammy Warick and Erin Barban (H.S. McLellan); Adam Lyons; Jenifer Bow; and Suzanne Trivers, Chair of the Algoma Public Health Board.

01/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Dan Erickson! 🎉

Today we celebrate an incredible milestone — 25 years with at Avery Construction!

Dan’s dedication, expertise, and leadership have been instrumental in shaping our success over the years. His commitment to excellence and teamwork is an inspiration to all of us.

Thank you, Dan, for your hard work and loyalty. Here’s to many more years of building together! 💚

01/06/2026

Exciting Upgrades at Airways General Store!

We’re thrilled to share that the Airways General Store is getting some upgrades! As part of this work, the main entrance will be temporarily closed while construction is underway.

✅ Timeline: Approximately 6 weeks
✅ Store Status: OPEN during construction!
✅ Access: Please use the side door by the gas pumps for entry and exit.

A big thank you to Rhonda and her team as well as all customers for their patience and cooperation during this improvement period. We appreciate your understanding as we work to make the store even better!

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Avery Construction! 🎄

As we wrap up a busy and productive year, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible family. Together, we’ve accomplished so much, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve built—both on the job site and as a team.

At Avery Construction, family is at the heart of our culture. This holiday season, we hope you enjoy every moment with your loved ones and friends. After a year of hard work, this time to recharge and celebrate is well deserved.

From all of us at Avery Construction, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Here’s to an amazing year ahead!

PS: Looks like Santa’s sleigh broke down but we got his back!