The Village of Point Edward has terminated its agreement with McNally Excavating Ltd. regarding a major road reconstruction project on St. Clair Street and Lite Street.
The contract officially ended between the two as of July 5, read a notice sent by the village on Monday.
The project is to be completed in four phases. The first phase included the reconstruction of St. Clair Street and Lite Street from Front Street North to Bridge Street, and phases two through four involved the reconstruction of St. Clair Street and Lite Street from Bridge Street to Michigan Avenue.
Phases two through four have not started.
The village said it recognizes the importance of completing phase one of the project "in a timely and responsible" manner.
"Through their project manager at MIG Engineering, the village will endeavor to take all steps possible to complete phase one of the project as quickly and efficiently as possible," read a public notice. "We appreciate everyone's patience during construction and look forward to having phase one of the project complete so that all of our businesses can thrive."
The village said it was not able to provide further comment or details regarding the contract termination at this time.
McNally Excavating was awarded the $6 million contract. It was believed to be the biggest road project Point Edward has ever undertaken.