Road and Sidewalk closures: Durham Region Notice: Watermain Cleaning and Structural Lining

As part of The Regional Municipality of Durham’s ongoing infrastructure maintenance program, watermains on the following streets are scheduled to be cleaned and structurally lined this year. This program renews aging infrastructure, improves water quality, and reduces the risk of watermain breaks.

• Glenbrook St.
• Glencairn St.
• Glenmanor Dr.
• Glenview Ave.
• Jane Ave.
• Northcliffe Ave.
• Westdale Crt.
• Westdale St.
• Woodlea Ave.
• Woodlea Cres.

A temporary watermain will be installed to maintain the water supply to all impacted homeowners during construction. The temporary watermain will be disinfected and tested for microbiological quality, then connected to your home via the outside water tap. There may be a minimal interruption to the water supply for your home 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. Please note 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.

The contractor, North Rock Group Ltd, will start work at the end of April. Construction will begin with the installation of the temporary watermain. A temporary watermain should only be required for about seven (7) weeks at each home. Clean-up and restoration should be initiated/completed by late September and Spring 2025. Please note that unfavourable 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 Region realizes that this work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly as possible.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the following staff members from the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Claudiu Vilcu, Project Supervisor or Chris Holoway, Project Inspector.