Inspection and maintenance work starting in your area
Project 13-1405
The Region is planning to inspect and conduct maintenance activities inside a large watermain in your area. This large watermain, called the Meadowvale Feedermain, extends from the Streetsville Pumping Station (located on Erin Mills Parkway near Erin Centre Boulevard) to the Meadowvale North Pumping Station (located on Meadowvale Boulevard near Meadowpine Boulevard).
Watermains are underground pipes which bring tap water from our water treatment plant to your neighbourhood. As pipes age, we monitor and maintain them to continue providing you with high quality tap water.
Schedule
The inspection and maintenance activities are expected to begin in November 2022 and be completed in early 2023. The watermain will be put back in service by Spring 2023.
Activities in your neighbourhood
Before the inspection and maintenance activities can take place, we will need to complete the following activities:
- Adjusting the way we operate the water system, which may cause your water pressure to fluctuate
- Cleaning the watermain by flushing water through the watermain and out the fire hydrants
- Emptying the watermain by draining the water at several locations including:
- Middlebury Drive near Dinning Court
- Glen Erin Boulevard at Duncairn Drive, Thomas Street, Castlebridge Drive, and Windwood Drive
- Aquitaine Avenue at Millcreek Drive
- Derry Road at Millcreek Drive
- Setting up work sites at various locations along the watermain to complete the inspection and maintenance work.
Changes to your tap water
As a result of these activities, you may notice your tap water looks cloudy, discoloured, or has particles in it. If this happens, run your tap for a few minutes until the water runs clear. We do not expect this inspection or maintenance work to interrupt your water service.
Noise
There will be a standby generator and pumps set up at various locations to support these operations. This may temporarily cause some noise.
Night work
There may be overnight activities which are expected to have minimal impact on the public.
Traffic impacts
We may need to reduce lanes at different locations at various times. We may need to reduce lanes on Derry Road, Glen Erin Boulevard, Aquitaine Avenue and other smaller streets in your area. Paid duty officers will be directing motorists at intersections with traffic lights.
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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.
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 safe, reliable and high-quality drinking water. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Condition Assessment and Rehabilitation, Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409
