The project to rehabilitate the water tower in Thornbury is set to begin soon.
The Town of The Blue Mountains has announced that CIMA+ Canada Inc. has completed the design and engineering for the water tower work. The project has been tendered and the contract has been awarded to BGL Contractors Corp.
In an update on the project released this week, the town said: “mobilization for construction is anticipated to begin in March of 2023. Construction activity will be occurring onsite at 81 Victoria Street South in Thornbury.”
Project work includes:
- Setup of temporary construction facilities, and signage.
- Construction of a temporary scaffolding and hoarding structure at the tower, including lead abatement procedures.
- Complete removal and replacement of the interior and exterior coating systems.
- Roof upgrades including replacement of ventilation system, and guard rails.
- Replacement of interior pedestal ladder safety cages and ladders.
- Health and safety system upgrades including installation of tie-off columns, D-ring anchors, davit bases and grab ladders.
- Installation of new supports within the pedestal and the access tube.
- Upgrades to the valve chamber, including new access hatch and ladder.
- Installation of new process piping within the pedestal and valve chamber.
- Installation of new interior pedestal and access tube lighting and replacement of aging electrical infrastructure within the valve chamber and pedestal.
- Testing, commissioning, and handing over of the completed system to Town of The Blue Mountains.
The work will take place on town’s property and the tower will be fully enclosed by the scaffolding structure and all work will be completed within. Upon completion of work, the scaffolding will be removed, revealing the newly painted and upgraded tower.
The update stated that the town expects impacts to local residents to be minimal. The town is advising that local residents may experience loud noise while the existing coating is being stripped from the tower, and while the new coating is being applied. This phase will last approximately six to eight weeks and is expected to occur during the summer period.
“The town will make efforts to reduce the impacts. We appreciate your patience,” the project update stated.
Work will generally take place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“The contractor has informed town staff that they would like to appeal for relief from the town’s noise bylaw to allow them to complete specialty work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays as required,” the update said.
More information about the project can be found here.
