Sanitary sewer relining project
York Street, Ripon Street, Airport Road and Derry Greenway - Project 16-2300S
The Region of Peel will be working in your neighbourhood to rehabilitate the existing sanitary sewer system. This work will take place on York Street, Ripon Street, Airport Road and within the Derry Greenway just north of Derry Road between Airport Road and Goreway Drive. Sanitary sewers are underground pipes that carry wastewater from your home to a wastewater treatment plant. Wastewater is created when water is flushed down the toilet, or goes down the drain in your sink, tub, or shower.
This sanitary sewer work will be completed by PipeFlo Contracting Corporation under contract to the Region of Peel. To extend the service life of the sewer, PipeFlo Contracting Corp. will clean the existing sewer pipe on your street and place a new resin (plastic) lining within it. This work will be completed underground with specialized equipment, and will not require digging trenches in your neighbourhood.
Construction schedule
We expect to conduct this work in your neighbourhood between November 7 and December 16, 2022.
- Phase 1 will begin November 7 on York Street and Ripon Street, and within the Derry Greenway just north of Derry Road between Airport Road and Goreway Drive.
- Phase 2 will then be completed on Airport Road north of Ripon Street.
Wastewater service interruptions
As part of the rehabilitation process, your wastewater service pipe may be out of service (plugged) for approximately 8 hours. (Wastewater service pipes carry wastewater from your home to the underground sanitary sewer system.) This temporary service interruption allows for the pipe to be repaired without digging up the street. To advise you of the exact date and time of this service interruption, PipeFlo Contracting Corp. will provide you with a second notice at least 24 hours before the lining process begins.
It is important to minimize your water use during the service 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 bare minimum.
These actions will reduce the possibility of wastewater (also known as sewage) backing up into your basement or into your plumbing. If you have a sump pump, please email us or tell the contractor when they arrive at your property.
Odours
You may smell some?odours?while the synthetic resin inside the sewer cures. These odours are temporary and will dissipate within a few hours. You can prevent or minimize these odours by making sure you have water in all of your drains, including your basement floor drain. We recommend pouring a bucket of water down the floor drain and running the water in all sinks, showers, and tubs for a minute, either the evening before or day of the relining work. If you are not able to put water down your floor drain (for example, if it is currently covered by flooring), we strongly recommend making it accessible before relining work begins to reduce the level of odours in your home.
Traffic impacts
The work will be phased to minimize disruption to traffic. At minimum, one lane will be open in each direction during the rehabilitation work.
Driveway access and parking
We may need to block your driveway for approximately 48 hours to complete this work. If you will need to use your vehicle during this time, please do not leave it in the driveway. The contractor will inform you 24 hours before our work begins to allow you time to move your vehicle.
To provide an alternate parking location we have obtained a parking permit from the City of Mississauga for any vehicles that will need to park on the street overnight on York Street and York Street. Please note that all other parking laws remain in place, including proper clearance from hydrants and stop signs. This permit is valid until November 30, 2022.
Whenever possible, we will work to ensure businesses can be accessed.
Please contact us if you have special needs related to access.
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.
Keeping you informed
We will let you know if there are any major changes to the plans.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality wastewater services.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Wastewater Collection and Conveyance,
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409
