Lining the wastewater service pipes
Exeter Place, Edenborough Drive and Edgebrook Crescent. Project 20-1340B
The Region of Peel has been working in your neighbourhood to replace the existing sanitary sewer system on Exeter Place, Edenborough Drive and Edgebrook Crescent. 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 drain.
At this stage of the project, we will be relining a portion of the wastewater service pipe which carries wastewater from your home to the sanitary sewer system. This work involves cleaning and lining the inside of the wastewater service pipe with a resin (plastic) and fiber material to extend the service life of this pipe.
This work will be completed by LiquiForce under contract to the Region of Peel.
We typically only line the portion of the wastewater service pipe within municipal property, as it is the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain the portion on private property.
In order to line the municipal portion of the wastewater service pipe, we may need to dig a hole approximately two meters by two meters in size. This hole will be dug where the sanitary connection crosses your front property line, likely in the front lawn or driveway. This will allow access to the pipe for cleaning and lining. Compared to digging up the entire sanitary connection, this cleanout will result in minimal disruption to you and your neighbours.
Any damage caused by Regional construction will be repaired:
- If we have to dig up the grass to reline the sanitary connection, we will replace the sod (grass) in the disturbed area.
- If we have to dig up a section of your driveway to line the sanitary connection, we will repair the driveway by paving a strip over the disturbed area, resulting in minimal seams in the final driveway. If construction activities cause additional damage to the driveway, we’ll repair those areas too.
Construction schedule
We expect to complete this relining work on January 30 and 31, 2023. We will begin with affected homes on Edgebrook Crescent, then proceed to Edenborough Drive, and then to Exeter Place.
Once we have connected all seven affected properties to the new sanitary sewer, we will start repairing driveways, roads, curbs, sidewalks, and sod (grass).
Please note that repairs may be delayed due to contractor availability or 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. Asphalt usually becomes available around mid-May.
- Most sod farms are located north of Peel. They usually have sod available beginning in late May. We will replace the sod on your property once it is available. We replace sod only until the middle of November, weather permitting, to let the sod grow roots. If we do not repair your lawn by the middle of November, we’ll replace the sod the following spring.
All work is under warranty for two years from the completion date.
Wastewater service interruptions
As part of the rehabilitation process, your sanitary sewer service will be out of service for approximately 8 hours. This temporary 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, our contractor, LiquiForce, 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 sewage backing up into your basement or into your plumbing. If you have a sump pump, please notify us at construction@peelregion.ca 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.
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/construction/workzonesafety.
Staying informed
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Information on this project can also be found at peelregion.ca/pw/construction/bram/20-1340B.htm.
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
