Watermain Replacement and Improvement
Kenpark Avenue, Mintwood Court, Grand Oaks Court. Projects 21-1340 B
The Region of Peel was working in your neighbourhood last year to replace the Watermain along Kenpark Avene, Mintwood Court and Gran Oaks Court. This work is required to maintain and improve existing water services.
At this time, we have:
- Replaced the watermain on Kenpark Avenue, Mintwood Court and Grand Oaks Court.
- Connected properties to the new watermain by replacing individual water services on Mintwood Court, Grand Oaks Court and from 94 Kenpark Avenue to 134 Kenpark Avenue.
- Temporarily repaired the driveways, road, curbs, sidewalk, and sod (grass) where disturbed by the watermain replacement and associated work.
Schedule for remaining construction and repair work
Construction was paused due to freezing temperatures. We expect to start work again on January 31, 2022 to complete the following:
- Connect properties to the new watermain by replacing individual water service pipes from 1 Kenpark Avenue to 92 Kenpark Avenue.
- Complete the repair of driveways, road, curbs, sidewalk and sod (grass) where disturbed by the watermain replacement and associated work. This will include replacing the temporary asphalt repairs on driveways, curbs, sidewalks, and roads to complete the final restoration.
We plan to complete this work by August 2022. This work will be under warranty for two years from the completion date.
Contractor and working hours
The work will be completed by Sam Rabito Construction Ltd. under contract to the Region of Peel. This contractor’s normal working hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. These hours are consistent with the local municipality’s bylaws. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, but shorter working days would require your neighbourhood to be under construction for a longer period of time.
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Interrupting your water supply
It is our goal to let you know 48 hours (2 days) in advance if we plan to shut off your water for an extended period (several hours). Occasionally we may have to reduce this notice to 24 hours. If we need to shut off your water for a short duration (less than one hour), we will knock on your door to notify you. If we must shut off your water due to an emergency, we will knock on your door to alert you, and do everything we can to fix the problem as quickly as possible.
Areas impacted by construction
Replacing watermains usually requires digging a trench within the municipal right-of-way, the land owned by the municipality between the water service box and the street. (The water service box is a small, round, metal valve located outside, on the property line between your house and the road.) Depending on the location of the watermain, this trench might cause temporary damage to roads, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, driveway aprons, and lawns within the municipal right-of-way.
To maintain your water supply, the Region of Peel will also replace:
- Your water service box, a small round metal valve located outside, on the property line between your house and the road,
- The section of your water service pipe leading from the watermain to your water service box. The water service pipe carries water from the watermain to your home.
This requires digging up your water service box, and will affect an area at least 2m2 around your service box in either your lawn or driveway. Any damage caused by Regional construction will be repaired.
We recommend you delay any driveway paving or major landscaping projects until this construction work is completed.
Repairing areas impacted by Construction
We are working jointly with the City of Brampton, and the restoration scope will include new roadway, curbs as well as sidewalks at selected areas. We will start repairing the road, curb, sidewalk, driveways, and lawns once the new watermain is buried and new water service lines have been connected to all properties on your street.
Repairing grassy areas
The contractor will replace any damaged sod (grass) on the boulevard or your front lawn and will take care of the new sod for 30 days. You can help the sod stay healthy by watering it. A longer ‘deep root watering’ works better to establish new sod than watering more frequently for a shorter time. Watering in the early morning allows more water to soak in instead of evaporating.
Repairing driveways
- Asphalt driveways: If we need to cut a section of your driveway, the driveway your driveway will be replaced in the disturbed area from edge to edge across the driveway, resulting in minimal seams in the final driveway. The Region of Peel cannot replace your entire driveway. If you would like to have the rest of your driveway paved, you can make arrangements with the contractor, Sam Rabito Construction Ltd, at 905-642-5356. The contractor will then share contact information for the company hired to do the paving repairs. Please remember this is your option. If you decide to have your entire driveway repaved, this extra paving work is your responsibility and outside the jurisdiction of the Region of Peel.
- Interlock or concrete driveways: If we damaged a portion of your driveway, our contractor will reinstate the damaged portion of the driveway.
Driveway access
It may be necessary to block your driveway for a short time when crews are digging the trench for the watermain, replacing your water service box and pipe, or completing other construction activities. If so, we will knock on your door to notify you. If a trench prevents access to your driveway, the contractor will have metal road plates available to allow access if required. We will make sure businesses always have access. Please contact us if you have special needs related to access.
Waste collection
Your garbage, recycling and organics containers will continue to be picked up on your regularly scheduled day. It is the contractor’s responsibility to move your garbage, recycling, and organics bins from the end of your driveway to a location where waste collection vehicles can pick them up. Empty containers will be returned to their corresponding addresses. Please make sure your house number is clearly marked on each bin.
Private-side water service replacement
We are replacing the section of the water service pipe that leads from the watermain to your water service box (small round metal valve near the property line). The privately-owned section of the water service pipe (between the service box and your home/business) is likely the same age and in the same condition. You may want to consider replacing it to ensure a constant supply of high-quality drinking water to your tap. Replacing the privateside water service pipe is the responsibility of the property owner. Peel Region cannot do this work for you. Refer to peelregion.ca/water/your-home/private-side-water-service.asp for more information.
Optional protection plans for your exterior water pipes, wastewater pipes, and in-home plumbing Many homeowners are not aware that they are responsible for maintaining the water and wastewater pipes both inside their home and outdoors up to the property line. If one of these pipes breaks, it can cause unexpected and costly repairs. The Region of Peel has partnered with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) to offer homeowners optional, affordable protection from unexpected home repairs. Learn more about the protection plans at plansforpeel.ca.
Safety during construction
Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings, watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if possible. To learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones, visit /construction/workzonesafety.
Keeping you informed
We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans. Information on this project can also be found at peelregion.ca/pw/construction/bram/21-1340B.htm.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality tap water. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Water Linear Engineering and Reliability, Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409
