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Watermain replacement and improvement

Moonee Road, Trevor Court, Roblo Road, Hortense Road, Tallmast Crescent, Mainroyal Street, Masthead Crescent, Mainsail Crescent, Delfi Road, Frankston Road and Crosstree Court. Project 22-1310 H2

Peel Region will be working in your area to replace the watermains along Moonee Road, Trevor Court, Roblo Road, Hortense Road, Tallmast Crescent, Mainroyal Street, Masthead Crescent, Mainsail Crescent, Delfi Road, Frankston Road and Crosstree Court, as shown on the attached map. We will also replace the sanitary sewer along Moonee Road.

As pipes age and our population grows, we need to replace older watermains and sewers to keep providing high quality water and wastewater services to you.

Construction schedule

This construction work will be completed one street at a time and will begin in July 2023. Once the underground work is completed on all streets, we will begin repairing any driveways, boulevards, sod (grass), roads, curbs, and sidewalks impacted by our construction work. We expect construction, including the associated repair work, to be completed by autumn 2024. These timelines are estimates, as weather and other unexpected events may impact our timelines.

All work is under warranty for two years from the completion date.

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What to expect during construction

Learn what to expect during watermain construction by visiting peelregion.ca/construction/watermain and watching our short video. The video goes behind the scenes to show what happens before, during and after construction. This website also answers common questions about:

Contractor and working hours

The work will be completed by Vic’s Group and supported by consultant Environmental Infrastructure Solutions (EIS), both under contract to the Region of Peel. The 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.

Traffic and parking

We may need to temporarily close roads or reduce traffic to a single lane during construction. If we must reroute traffic, we will place signs giving directions. On-street parking will be reduced during construction when we are actively working on your street.

Interrupting your water supply

We anticipate that this construction project will require temporarily shutting off your water.

Areas impacted by construction

Installing watermains and sanitary sewers usually requires digging a trench within the municipal right-of-way, which includes the street and 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 home and the road.) Depending on the location of the watermain and sanitary sewer, 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:

This requires digging up your water service box located in the lawn or driveway and disturbing an area at least two square meters.

For residents on Moonee Road: Depending on its condition, the Region of Peel may also repair or replace the municipal portion of the wastewater service pipe, the smaller underground pipe running from your home to the Regional sanitary sewer system. This may require digging up either the lawn or driveway above this section of pipe and disturbing an area at least two square meters.

For residents on all streets: 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.

In-ground sprinkler systems

As the front lawn may be affected by this construction work, if you have an in-ground sprinkler system we strongly recommend moving any sprinkler lines that are located in the municipal right-of-way or next to the sidewalk. If you can’t relocate these sprinkler lines, please send us a map created by your irrigation contractor or flag each sprinkler head that is located within one meter of the sidewalk, curb, or driveway. This will allow us to minimize the impact to your sprinkler system.

Tree protection and trimming

Trees located in the municipal right-of-way will be protected during construction using temporary fencing. If tree branches within the municipal right-of-way interfere with construction, the trees will be pruned beforehand.

If tree branches on private property interfere with construction, they will be pruned back to the nearest suitable trunk or branch. The contractor will contact you before any pruning of private trees occurs. If you do not allow personnel onto your property to trim the tree, the branches will be cut vertically at the property line.

Repairing areas impacted by construction

We will start repairing the road, curb, sidewalk, driveways, and lawns once the new watermains and sanitary sewers are buried, and these new pipes have been connected to all properties on your street. Repairs may be delayed due to contractor availability or certain seasonal weather conditions.

For example:

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

Driveway access

It may be necessary to block your driveway for a short time when crews are:

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. Please contact us if you have special needs related to access.

Waste collection

If you receive waste collection from the Region of Peel, your garbage, recycling, and organics 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. This helps us return empty bins to the correct address.

Vibrations

You could feel slight vibrations from the construction work.

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 private-side 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 peelregion.ca/workzonesafety.

Keeping you informed

We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans.

We value your feedback

After we have finished, we will invite you to provide feedback on the construction project.

You can sign up to receive this survey electronically at peelregion.ca/construction/signup.

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 and wastewater services. 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