Watermain discharge
Martin Byrne Drive at Sister Oreilly Road - Project 16-1177
The Region of Peel has been working in your neighborhood to install new watermains along Mayfield Road. This work is required to maintain and improve existing water services.
Our contractor has completed most of the watermain installation and is now ready to begin pressure testing, cleaning, and disinfecting the watermain before it is put into service. To help clean it, we will flush water through the new watermain. During flushing activities, water will flow on Martin Byrne Drive to a catch basin located just north of Sister Oreilly Road, as shown on the attached map. The contractor will be monitoring the water flow and will make every effort to control the flow to minimize the amount of water on the road, however you may find some water ponding on the road during the testing and cleaning operations. This is normal and there is no need to be concerned.
Flushing schedule
We plan to flush the new watermain during the week of July 11, 2022.
Traffic impacts
If you are driving in your car and see water on the road at this location, you may drive through it slowly without any cause for concern. The water will only be a couple inches deep closer to the curb and gutter. Please drive slowly to avoid splashing water onto pedestrians walking on the sidewalk. Bike riders should attempt to avoid cycling through ponding water for safety reasons.
Keeping you informed
Weather and other unpredictable events may change the date of these operations. Receive timely project updates right to your inbox by signing up for e-notices at peelregion.ca/construction
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 peelregion.ca/construction/workzonesafety
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
Construction statement regarding COVID-19
Construction is an essential service. We’re keeping employees, contractors and the community safe by complying with provincial regulations, physical distancing, using personal protective equipment, and adjusting work schedules and shifts.
