Construction Notices

Sod Care Notice - September 14, 2022

Disruption of Water Service - September 13, 2022

Disruption of Water Service - August 17th, 2022

Water Service Disruption Notice - July 19th, 2022

Construction Notice - June 16th, 2022


Project Contact

Benjamin Sinfield - Project Supervisor

Phone : 613-662-5731

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Location

 2022 McConnell Watermain Lining

Background

The City will be rehabilitating the watermain on McConnell Avenue, from Second Street East to Fifth Street East. The existing watermain is made of 150mm diameter cast iron and was installed in 1965.

The rehabilitation process is called cured-in-place watermain lining. The process consists of inserting a flexible liner into the existing watermain. Once the liner is in place, steam is used to 'cure' or harden the liner. The process creates a new watermain inside of the existing one. 

What to Expect During Construction

  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 of access pits at intersections and strategic locations.
  5. Cleaning the existing watermain.
  6. Inspecting the watermain using closed circuit television (CCTV) devices.
  7. Installing the new liner.
  8. Cutting holes in the liner in locations where there are residential water services.
  9. Disconnecting residences from the temporary water supply.
  10. Removing the temporary watermain and services.
  11. Restoration (New Topsoil & Sod and Repairing Driveways, Roadway and Curb).

Residents should expect to see access pits at the following locations:

  • Fifth St E and McConnell Ave (South West quadrant of the intersection)
  • Fourth St E and McConnell Ave (South West quadrant of the intersection)
  • McConnell between Fourth St E and Second St E (midblock)
  • Second St E and McConnell Ave (North West quadrant of the intersection)

There will be times when the water supply is disrupted. This is because the water has to be off in order to connect/disconnect residents to the temporary water supply. The Contactor will send out notices in advance of the water being turned off.

Sometimes, unexpected events happen, like watermain breaks. When that happens, we cannot provide notice. We will work to restore your water service as quickly as possible.

There may be days where you don't see the Contractor on site between the different stages of work. This is a normal part of the process. The Contractor has many crews that do different types of work.

If you have any concerns, give us a call or e-mail us using the contact information on this page. 


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Sod Care Notice

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.

 

Fer-Pal Infrastructure Ltd City of Cornwall (After Hours Contact –
City of Cornwall Dispatch
24hr Availability)
Mike Hawkins
Foreman
Ben Sinfield
Project Supervisor
1225 Ontario Street
Municipal Works Office
416-409-0491
mike.hawkins
@ferpalinfrastructure.com
613-622-5731
bsinfield@cornwall.ca
613 932 5354 ext. 0
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Disruption of Water Service (September 13, 2022)

Please be advised that due to construction, your water service will be disrupted on: Tuesday September 13th, 2022, at 3:00 pm.

Please make any arrangements necessary to prepare for the disruption. We anticipate that your water service will be reinstated before 8:00PM, 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.

 

Fer-Pal Infrastructure Ltd City of Cornwall (After Hours Contact –
City of Cornwall Dispatch
24hr Availability)
Mike Hawkins
Foreman
Ben Sinfield
Project Supervisor
1225 Ontario Street
Municipal Works Office
416-409-0491
mike.hawkins
@ferpalinfrastructure.com
613-622-5731
bsinfield@cornwall.ca

613 932 5354 ext. 0

Disruption of Water Service (August 17th, 2022)
Please be advised that due to construction, your water service will be disrupted on: Wednesday, August 17th, 2022, at 8:30 am.

Please make any arrangements necessary to prepare for the disruption. We anticipate that your water service will be reinstated before 5:30PM, 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.

 

Fer-Pal Infrastructure Ltd City of Cornwall (After Hours Contact –
City of Cornwall Dispatch
24hr Availability)
Mike Hawkins
Foreman
Ben Sinfield
Project Supervisor
1225 Ontario Street
Municipal Works Office
416-409-0491
mike.hawkins
@ferpalinfrastructure.com
613-622-5731
bsinfield@cornwall.ca

613 932 5354 ext. 0


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