The City of Oshawa has announced watermain cleaning and structural lining maintenance for six of its neighbourhoods this year.
The Regional Municipality of Durham’s ongoing infrastructure maintenance program renews aging infrastructure, improves water quality, and reduces the risk of watermain breaks, said a city notice.
Watermains in the following neighborhoods (all names starting with ‘G’) are scheduled to be cleaned and structurally lined this year:
- Glendale Avenue
- Glengrove Street
- Glenforest Street
- Glenecho Street
- Glenmar Avenue
- Gibbons Street
A temporary watermain will be installed to maintain the water supply to all impacted homeowners during construction, the city said. The temporary watermain will be disinfected and tested for microbiological quality, then connected to homes via the outside water tap. There may be a minimal interruption to the water supply for homes during the switch over.
Two-metre by two-metre excavations will be required at valve and fire hydrant locations and intervals along the watermain to provide access for cleaning, inspection, and lining equipment. Trench work or removal of sidewalks or driveways should not be required, the city said adding that it is the region’s policy to reinstate all roadways, boulevards, driveways, and lawn areas that are disturbed after the construction work is completed. Every effort will be made to minimize the impacts on residents.
Before full service is restored, the lined watermains will be disinfected and tested to ensure that the water quality continues to meet the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards.
Works start month-end
The contractor, North Rock Group, will start work at the end of May and the beginning of June. Construction will begin with the installation of the temporary watermain. A temporary watermain should only be required for about six (6) weeks at each home. Clean-up and restoration should be initiated/completed by late September and spring 2024. Please note that unfavorable weather conditions may affect the work schedule.
During construction, access to driveways and all commercial and residential properties will be maintained in most instances, including emergency traffic and waste collection.
The city said should residents have any questions or concerns, they can contact North Rock Group Ltd. or the staff members from the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Claudiu Vilcu, Site Supervisor or Chris Haloway, Project Supervisor.
