The Town of The Blue Mountains has announced that two significant watermain replacement projects are about to get underway.
The town’s consultant on the project, WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc. has completed design for Phase 2 of the substandard watermain replacement program.
This phase includes sections of Napier Street West in Thornbury and Woodland Park Road in Camperdown. The project has been tendered and the construction contract has been awarded to SMRS Construction. Construction will begin in August 2023 and will be completed consecutively on two sites:
- Napier Street West, from Victoria Street South to 96 Napier Street West - Construction beginning early August
- Woodland Park Road - Construction beginning late August to early September
The scope of the project includes:
- Replacement of existing deficient watermains on Napier Street West and a section of Woodland Park Road, including installation of new fire hydrants and replacement of existing water services to property line.
- Restoration of disturbed areas to existing conditions.
What To Expect
Local residents may experience traffic delays, lane restrictions, dust, noise and other inconveniences during construction. The town will work with SMRS Construction to reduce these impacts where possible by maintaining standard working hours and providing written notice of planned service interruptions or restrictions.
Work will be occurring within town property. The town advises the public that it will not be responsible for damage to any privately owned features such as landscaping, decorations, etc. located on town property within the right-of-way.
The town will identify privately-owned features and discuss removal options with the property owner prior to removal by the contractor. Some tree pruning and trimming will be required within the right-of-way to allow for water connections to be made. Anybody that has any concerns during construction, should contact the site inspector.
Work Hours
Work will generally take place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Work after hours, on statutory holidays or on weekends will be completed only if necessary and as required. The contractor will be required to request approval from rown council prior to completing any work outside of regular hours.
Service Interruptions
Water service may be temporarily interrupted at times throughout the duration of the project. Impacted residents will be notified in writing in advance of any interruptions.
Road Access
In order to complete the work in a safe manner, there will be restrictions and temporary closures on the road within the construction work zone. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times. The road within the project limits will be signed for local traffic only throughout the construction period. Emergency services have been notified of the construction project, the anticipated timeframes and limited access.
Driveway Access
The contractor will notify local residents of any temporary restrictions to their driveway access. Homeowners are urged to find alternative parking while construction is occurring near their property.
Traffic Management
Minor traffic delays will occur within the construction zone when active construction is occurring. Longer delays or closures may occur when restoration work is taking place.
Parking
No on-street parking is permitted in active work zones unless access to driveways is restricted. Additional information will be provided to clarify acceptable parking locations when driveway access is restricted.
Garbage and Recycling
Local residents should follow their normal routine for garbage and recycling collection. If required, the contractor will move bins to an appropriate location and return them. Residents are asked to label their bins with their address.
Restoration
The construction work area will be restored to pre-existing conditions including laying of sod, hydroseed, granular, asphalt or concrete as required. Granular/asphalt/concrete driveways and shoulders will be restored where they presently exist. Laying of sod will be done as needed during ideal growing seasons only.
More information about the project is available here.
