A construction project has recently taken place on your street. This results in the need for new sod to be installed on your property. For the first eight (8) weeks (60 days) after the sod is installed, the Contractor will water the sod on the following schedule:

• Week 1 – Daily
• Week 2 and 3 – Every Second Day
• Week 4 to 8 – Weekly

After the 60-day maintenance period is completed by the Contractor and the sod is accepted by the City, maintenance and care of the new sod becomes the sole responsibility of the Owner/Tenant.

For projects where sod is placed after October 31st, the maintenance process will take place the following spring. This will occur 60 days after the start of the
growing season. At this point, the new sod becomes the sole responsibility of the Owner/Tenant.

For the new sod to thrive on your property the following is recommended:

1) Foot Traffic - Avoid stepping on the newly laid sod for the first two (2) weeks after it is installed. Also keep foot traffic light for the first month. The roots of your new sod are being established during this period. The roots can be affected by too much weight being placed on them.

2) Watering – Newly installed sod requires regular watering in addition to the watering provided by the Contractor. It is recommended that you water the sod for five (5) to ten (10) minutes, two (2) to three (3) times a day, for the first two (2) weeks. Enough water should be provided to soak the first two (2) inches of soil. After this point, you can decrease the amount of watering to once a day, ensuring the top quarter inch of the soil is soaked.

After three (3) weeks, watering can generally be reduced to every other day. After roughly a month, you can begin watering the sod once a week, as you would for an established lawn. Watering sod in the morning or evening allows for greater moisture absorption.

3) Mowing – You should not mow your sod for the first two (2) weeks or until it is 3.5 to 4 inches tall. Ensure your mower blades are sharp and avoid cutting it too short. Generally, a maximum of 1/3 of the grass blade height should be removed when mowing. Avoid cutting the grass when it is wet.

4) Weed Removal – 14 days after the sod is installed, weeds should be removed from the sod before mowing to stop them from spreading. It is recommended to remove weeds from the sod each time before mowing. Sod has shallow roots. Regular weed removal is important to stop weeds from spreading throughout the sod.

5) Fertilization – In the spring following the placement of sod, the Contractor will apply another application of fertilizer and an overseeing
application. Following this, fertilization and seeding becomes the sole responsibility of the tenant/owner.

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

Please be advised that to be able to construct new sidewalks on your street, access to driveways/entrances will be restricted for a period of three (3) to five (5) business days. Work is expected to begin: Wednesday the 28th of September 2022, at 7:00am.

Please note that vehicles must be moved to allow for the construction of new concrete sidewalks. Please ensure that all vehicles are out of driveways and away from the working areas by 7:00am.

Vehicles left on the street after 7:00am will be towed if they interfere with the work. It is important to be cautious when crossing new sidewalk. Please do not step on any concrete unless you can confirm that it has hardened. Stepping in fresh concrete can damage clothing and/or footwear.

Please note that pedestrian access to residences will always be available. 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 work will be rescheduled for the following business day if postponed as a result of inclement weather.

Please be advised that the City of Cornwall will be constructing a new sidewalk on the East side of Iroquois Drive. Work is expected to begin: Week of August 29th, 2022

Map of Work Area:

Work Details
• Before construction begins, you should expect to see the Contractor bring equipment onsite and prepare work areas; you may also see paint marks on the roadway and flags in the boulevard which indicate the location of any buried infrastructure (gas mains, electrical, sewers, etc.).
• The Contractor will excavate for the sidewalk and place the new granular base for the sidewalk.
• The forming and pouring of the sidewalk will take place next. Residents will receive notices before this step as vehicle access to driveways will be lost for two to three days while the concrete cures.
• Once the concrete has cured, the Contractor will begin restoration of the boulevards. They will also be grading and paving the affected driveways and walkways.

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.

Visit www.cornwall.ca/Iroquois to learn more about the project and subscribe to receive email updates and digital notices at the various project milestones. 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.