Please be advised that to accommodate construction activities at the intersection of Riviere Place and Fifth Street West, Riviere Place will be closed to traffic on:
Thursday September 22, 2022 from 8am – 2pm.

Any resident on Riviere Place wishing to use their vehicle while work is taking place must relocate it prior to 8:00am on Thursday Sept 22, 2022.

Parking will be the responsibility of property owners/residents. Any vehicles parked in an active work area will be towed if the vehicle owner is not available. If you receive a parking ticket during construction because of access restrictions to your driveway, you may dispute the ticket.

Follow the processes listed on the reverse side of the ticket to learn more.

Pedestrian access will be maintained for residents to access their property during closure. Emergency vehicles will have access throughout the duration of the project.

If you have any questions or require further information, please reach out to the project team using the contact information provided below.

Visit https://www.cornwall.ca/Fifth/ to learn more about the project and subscribe to receive e-mail updates and digital notices at the various project milestones.

Please be advised that the water distribution system will be shut-off for a short period of time to complete a switchover from the municipal water system to the temporary water supply. The disruption is expected to occur on: Wednesday August 17th, 2022, In the morning 

Throughout the duration of the project, a temporary water system will supply all properties with water. This system will connect to your house using a piping system connected to the outdoor tap.

The Contractor will be going door to door once the municipal water supply is turned off. They will be connecting each property to the temporary water system. If you aren’t home while the conversion is taking place, please follow the instructions below:

• Shut off the interior water supply valve to your property. This is usually located in the basement towards the front of a house.

• Open the outdoor tap by turning the tap counterclockwise.

• Open the small valve situated on the “Y” adapter attached to the tap and point it towards your outside tap (refer to second photo).

• Open the cold water tap on a bathtub (or kitchen faucet) and allow the water to run for 5 - 10 minutes.

The installation of the temporary water supply may result in minor water service issues. This may cause reduced pressure and increased water temperature. If your water is warm, run your taps until the water is cold. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or require further information, please reach out to the project team using the contact information provided below.

Part of this work may require a Licensed Plumber and/or a Contractor representative to enter your home to verify your temporary water connection location and/or you water shut off valve.

Water Service Disruption

Please be advised that due to construction, your water service will be disrupted on: Monday, August 18th, 2022, at 7:30 am.

Please make any arrangements necessary to prepare for the disruption. We anticipate that your water service will be reinstated before 4:30PM, provided that there are no unforeseen circumstances.

Occasionally, minor issues can occur after the water supply is reinstated.
• If water shows discoloration, run the water until it clears.
• If sputtering occurs, turn on every hot and cold faucet to remove air pockets from the water supply.
• If flow at a faucet is less than usual, remove the screen from the faucet, remove any obstructions and reinstall it.

We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or require further information, please reach out to the project team using the contact information provided below.

Please note that work will only take place if weather permits. The water service disruption will be rescheduled for the following business day if the work is postponed as a result of inclement weather.

 Fifth St Construction Notice Bedford to York

The project involves rebuilding the road corridor - including new pavement, curbs and sidewalks. It also involves the separation of the existing combined sewer(s). Sewer separation involves replacing the existing sewer (which includes both storm and sanitary flows) and installing separate pipe networks for storm and sanitary flows. A new watermain will also be installed.

What To Expect During Construction?

When work is taking place near your property it may be dusty and/or noisy. The City will make every effort to minimize these issues. We appreciate your patience.

Property owners should remove items located in the boulevard (City property) before work begins. This includes landscaping and/or decorative objects. If you have a sprinkler system in the boulevard, please contact the project team. The City is not responsible for damage to any items on the right-of-way (boulevard).

The project will involve the following work/stages:

1. Installation of a temporary watermain in the boulevard
2. Installation of temporary water services from the watermain to your outdoor taps.
3. Connecting residences to the temporary water supply.
4. Excavation
5. Installation of new water, storm and sanitary sewer mains.
6. Removal of the existing watermain and combined sewer(s).
7. Installation of new water services and sewer laterals.
8. Grading and placing granular for a new road base.
9. Installation of new curbs and sidewalks (forming and pouring).
10. Paving the new roadway (includes three layers of asphalt; two installed in 2022, and the third in 2023).
11. Restoration - includes new topsoil and sod and the repair of driveways and walkways.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact the project team. Visit www.cornwall.ca or www.cornwall.ca/fifth to find more information. Subscribe to the web page for your street to receive e-mail updates at the various project milestones.