Project 23-2300 E1 – May 26, 2025 update
Streets affected: McGill Street and Joan Drive
Construction work in your area
Peel Region will be rehabilitating the sanitary sewers along McGill Street and Joan Drive. Sanitary sewers are underground pipes that carry wastewater from your to a water resource recovery facility. Wastewater is created when water goes down a drain or toilet.
We’ll clean the sewer pipe and place a new resin (plastic) lining inside to extend its life. This work will be completed underground and will not require digging trenches in your neighbourhood.
Construction schedule
Construction is expected to start June 4 and finish by June 5. These dates may change due to weather and other unexpected events.
Contractor working hours
The work will be completed by Capital Sewers under contract to Peel Region. Working hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. These hours are consistent with local municipal bylaws and help shorten the amount of time construction is in your neighbourhood.
Traffic and parking
We may need to temporarily reduce traffic to a single lane. If this is needed, we will place signs giving directions. On-street parking will be reduced when we are working on your street.
Access to homes and businesses will be maintained. No through traffic and on-street parking will be allowed.
Wastewater service interruptions
Your wastewater service pipe will be out of service for approximately 8 hours. Wastewater service pipes carry wastewater from your home to the sanitary sewer. This interruption allows the pipe to be repaired without digging trenches. A second notice with a date and time will be provided at least 24 hours in advance.
It is important to minimize your water use during this work:
- You may continue to wash your hands but minimize your water use.
- Do not use showers, bathtubs, dishwashers, or your washing machine.
- Keep toilet flushing to a minimum.
This reduces the possibility of wastewater backing up into your basement or plumbing. If you have a sump pump, please notify us at construction@peelregion.ca or tell the contractor when they arrive.
Odours
You may smell odours which will go away within a few hours. You can prevent or minimize this by pouring a bucket of water down the basement floor drain and running water in all sinks, showers, and tubs for a minute, either the evening before or day of the relining work. If this is not possible (for example, if floor drain is currently covered by flooring), we strongly recommend making it accessible before construction begins to reduce odours.
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 peelregion.ca/workzonesafety 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 reliable wastewater services to support a thriving community for life.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Water and Wastewater
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409