Project 19-2215 – September 15, 2026 update
Streets affected: Lakeshore Road West
Construction work in your area
Peel Region will be installing a new watermain and large sanitary sewer along Lakeshore Road between Jack Darling Memorial Park and Elmwood Avenue, and a new sanitary sewer on Wesley Avenue from Park Street to Lakeshore Road West. We will also be replacing a section of watermain between Ibar Way and Shawnmarr Road. For more information on the project, visit our project webpage.
To complete watermain construction, lane reductions will be required on Lakeshore Road West between Jack Darling Memorial Park and Shawnmarr Road. A map is attached showing the area where lane reductions will take place (shown as ‘open cut’ construction). We expect lane reductions on Lakeshore Road to occur between October 2026 to Summer 2028.
What to expect during construction
Refer to our short video to learn what to expect before, during, and after watermain construction. The video also answers common questions about:
- Why your water may be temporarily shut off.
- How traffic, parking, and waste collection may be affected.
- How driveways, roads, and sod (grass) are repaired.
Traffic and parking
- Starting October 1, 2026, to the end of November 2026, Lakeshore Road West will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Jack Darling Park to Lorne Park Road. This is shown on the attached map.
- Access to homes will be maintained. No street parking will be permitted within the working area on Lakeshore Road.
- As work progresses, the area of lane reductions will generally continue eastward in zones. E-notices will be sent out to update you as work progress. Instructions to register to receive notices are at the end of this notice.
- Expect delays and choose alternate routes. These dates are approximate and may change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
Interrupting your water supply
For residents:
- If we need to shut off your water for several hours, our goal is to let you know 48 hours (2 days) in advance. Sometimes, we must reduce this notice to 24 hours.
- If we need to shut off your water for a short time (less than one hour), we’ll knock on your door.
If we need to shut off your water due to an emergency, we’ll knock on your door and do everything we can to fix the problem quickly.
Waste collection
If you receive Peel waste collection on Lakeshore Road, your garbage, recycling, and organics will be picked up on your regularly scheduled day. It’s the contractor’s responsibility to move these bins from the end of your driveway to a location where waste collection vehicles can pick them up. Please make sure your house number is marked on each bin, so they are returned to the right address.
Vibrations, noise, and dust
You could feel slight vibrations and experience some minor noise and dust from construction work.
Construction safety
Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe. Be aware of your surroundings when driving, walking, or biking near the construction area. Watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, and consider other routes. Visit work zone safety for more information.
Areas impacted
Installing watermains and sanitary sewers usually requires digging a trench within the municipal right-of-way. The municipal right-of-way includes the street and the municipal-owned land between the street and the water service box, a small, round, metal valve located outside on the property line between your home or business and the road. This trench might cause temporary damage to roads, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, lawns, and the bottom of driveways.
If you live on Lakeshore Road West, we recommend that you delay driveway paving or major landscaping projects until this work is completed. Any damage caused by our construction will be repaired.
In-ground sprinkler systems
Your front lawn may be affected, so we strongly recommend moving any sprinkler lines in the municipal right-of-way or next to the sidewalk. If you cannot move these sprinkler lines, send us your irrigation map or flag each sprinkler head within one meter of the sidewalk, curb, or driveway.
Tree protection and trimming
Trees in the municipal right-of-way will be protected using temporary fencing. Branches on public and private property will be pruned beforehand if they interfere with construction. The contractor will contact you before pruning any private property trees. If you do not allow the contractor on your property, the branches will be cut vertically at the property line.
Driveway access
We’ll knock on your door if we have to block your driveway for a short time. If a trench blocks your driveway access, the contractor will provide metal road plates. We will work to ensure businesses can be accessed. Contact us if you have any access needs.
Repairing impacted areas
Once the new watermain is buried, we’ll repair the road, curb, sidewalk, driveways, and lawns.
Repairs may be delayed due to seasonal weather conditions. For example:
- Paving cannot take place when the ground is saturated with water, or the temperature is below 3°C.
- Asphalt is not available in large volumes during the winter and usually becomes available in mid-May.
- Most sod (grass) farms have sod available beginning in late May. We replace sod until the middle of November, weather permitting, to let the roots grow. If we do not replace it by the middle of November, we’ll replace it the following spring.
Repairing grassy areas
The contractor will replace any damaged sod on the boulevard or your front lawn and will take care of it for 30 days. You can help the sod stay healthy by watering it. A longer watering works better than watering more frequently for a shorter time. Early morning watering allows more water to soak in.
Repairing driveways
- Asphalt driveways: If we need to cut a section of your driveway, it will be repaired by paving a strip over the impacted area, resulting in minimal seams. Peel cannot replace your entire driveway. If you would like to have the rest of your driveway paved, please contact the contractor, contractor name, at contractor phone number. The contractor will then share contact information for the company hired to do the paving repairs. Please remember this is your choice. If you decide to have your entire driveway repaved, this extra paving work is your responsibility and outside Peel Region jurisdiction.
- Interlock or concrete driveways: If we damage a portion of your driveway, our contractor will repair the damaged portion
Optional protection plans
Homeowners may not know they are responsible for maintaining the water and wastewater pipes up to the property line. If a pipe breaks, it can cause unexpected and costly repairs. Peel has partnered with Service Line Warranties of Canada to offer homeowners optional, affordable protection plans. Visit plansforpeel.ca for more information.
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We understand construction can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve our community’s infrastructure. This work both maintains and improves Peel’s world-class water systems, allowing us to provide safe drinking water and reliable wastewater services to support a thriving community for life.
If you have any questions, contact us.
Wastewater Collection and Conveyance Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: lakeshoreproject@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409