Background 

The City will be installing a new watermain on Dunkirk St, which will extend from Twelfth Street to approximately 20m south of Christy Avenue in 2024. The new watermain will be a 150mm diameter PVC pressure pipe.

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What to Expect During Construction

The project will involve the following work/stages:

1. Excavation
2. Installation of the new watermain and water services.
3. Reinstatement of the roadway (asphalt paving) and/or boulevard restoration.
4. Restoration – includes new topsoil and sod and repair of the driveways, walkways and curbs.

Before the work starts, you will see utility companies (Enbridge, Bell, etc.) on your street. They are moving their infrastructure to accommodate the work. If you have any service disruptions, please contact them directly.

There will be times when the water supply is disrupted. The Contractor will send out notices twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the water being turned off.

Sometimes, unexpected events happen, like watermain breaks. When that happens, we are unable to 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 construction. This is a normal part of the process. The Contractor has many crews that do different types of work.

Where the sidewalk and curbs are being formed and poured, you will not be able to park in your driveway. We will let you know ahead of time. Once the concrete hardens (usually after two or three days), you will be able to use your driveway again.

The Contractor may block your driveway during construction. They will do their best to keep these disruptions short. You will always be able to access your home and local businesses by foot. If you have any access needs, please contact the City.

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

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