Watermain system improvements
Update on construction in your area – South Sheridan Way, Indian Grove and Indian Road. Project 13-1347 H1
The Region of Peel is replacing aging watermain on Indian Grove as part of our maintenance program. The current watermain was installed in the 1950s and is at the end of its lifespan.
A larger watermain that provides water to the Lorne Park area will also be installed along with the smaller (local) watermain on Indian Grove. The local watermain is on one side of the street with the larger watermain to follow on the opposite side of the street.
Completed work
- A short section of watermain was installed on South Sheridan Way to connect the local distribution watermain to the existing larger watermain. The watermain was tested and is ready to be connected.
- The Contractor capped the existing large watermain about halfway down Indian Grove. This will allow them to start taking out and replacing the large watermain.
Coming up in the next two weeks
- The Contractor will continue to install the new large watermain on Indian Grove, starting at South Sheridan Way and working south/east towards Indian Road.
- The Contractor will be working on Indian Road to install a new valve and will then install a section of the new large watermain on Indian Grove at Indian Road.
Anticipated completion
- We are on schedule to complete most of the work (including all digging) by the end of 2021. Some restoration work (i.e. sod and landscaping) may need to be completed in Spring 2022.
Reducing the impact of construction
- A road closure is in place on Indian Grove during construction. Residents will be allowed to access their properties, but no through traffic will be allowed.
- For everyone’s safety, please do not drive through the active construction area. Residents should access their property from the south end of Indian Grove if their property is south of the active construction area, and from the north end if their property is north of construction.
- We may need to block your driveway for a short time. We will contact you to arrange for the best time and for alternate access, if needed. Pedestrian access will always be maintained.
- We may need to temporarily shut off your water when connecting to the new watermain. It is our goal to let you know 48 hours (2 days) in advance if we need to do this. Occasionally, we may have to reduce this notice to 24 hours. We will do our best to notify you.
- If we must shut off your water because of an emergency, we will do everything we can to fix the problem as quickly as possible.
- We will let you know if there are any significant project changes.
In-ground sprinkler systems
- We recommend that you remove your sprinkler lines within 3 metres of the curb to avoid damage.
- Please email us if you would like to discuss your underground irrigation or sprinkler system outside your property line.
Did you know
- The Region uses concrete pressure pipe (CPP) for their large watermains due to its strength, durability, lifespan, and relatively low cost. The City of Toronto was the first documented municipality in Canada to use CPP for water supplies in 1909. Since then, advances have been made to produce pipes that can withstand much higher pressures and that have much longer lifespans. The typical life span of CPP is 80 years but in some cases, with good ground conditions, it can last up to 100 years.
Questions or concerns?
- Visit the project webpage for ongoing updates
- Call 905-791-7800 extension 4409
- Email questions or comments