Watermain Replacement & Rehabilitation

LATEST STATUS

Construction is expected to begin on July 6th for roughly 2 weeks.

The purpose of these projects are to replace sections of water line that have been identified as requiring repair and maintenance or reaching their end of life. In 2022, a comprehensive Water Master Plan was completed by WSP Canada, identifying the current condition of the City's water supply network, and identifying upgrades necessary to align with the anticipated growth identified in the Official Community Plan.

Projects identified in the watermain replacement and rehabilitation program for 2026 include:

• Third Street East Spray in Place Pipe Lining (Mackenzie Avenue to Vernon Avenue)
• Fifth Street East Spray in Place Pipe Lining (McArthur Avenue to Vernon Avenue)

OVERVIEW

Since 2023, the City has been utilizing Spray in Place Pipe (SIPP) Lining as a form of rehabilitation for ageing water main infrastructure as an alternative solution to full pipe replacement. The lining process fully cleans the pipe, inspects it for condition and then sprays the inside of the pipe with a Resiline 320 liner to provide a full coat.

Prior to being returned to service, the pipe is disinfected and tested according to standard watermain construction procedures.

This approach has numerous benefits, including:

• Shorter construction duration.
• Less impact on surrounding residents and businesses.
• Significantly smaller excavation areas.
• Improved fire flows (dependent on pipe material).

Previous projects where this technology has been utilized in the City include:

• Fifth Street East (Mackenzie Avenue to McArthur Avenue)
• Pratico Road (West of Airport Way)
• Pearson Avenue (First Street to Second Street)
• Mackenzie Avenue (Victoria Road to First Street)
• Fourth Street East (Granite Street to Edward Street)

CONSTRUCTION LOCATIONS

Third Street East (Mackenzie Ave to Vernon Ave)

Fifth Street East (McArthur Ave to Vernon Ave)

CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS

There will be water service shutdowns and interruptions during construction. Some residents may be required to be on a boil water advisory for short periods - notices will be issued to affected residents.

Notices will be delivered to impacted residents a minimum of 48 hours prior to planned shutdowns or road closures. Expect equipment noise and increased numbers of construction vehicles. Road closures and detours will be clearly marked with traffic cones, and traffic control persons when required. Please follow all detour routes, drive cautiously, and protect our cone zone workers.

TIMELINE

Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on July 6th and is expected to take 2 weeks.