Project 16-2300 S
Streets affected: Royal Windsor Drive, Avonhead Road, Avondale Boulevard, Balmoral Park, York Street, Steeles Avenue and Rutherford Road.
Project updates
- We have finished the work. The project is under warranty until December 2025.
- October 3, 2023: Sanitary Connection Relining – York Street
- February 28, 2023 – Sanitary sewer lining and maintenance hole rehabilitation
- December 2022 – Winter shutdown notice
- November 4, 2022 – York Street, Ripon Street, Airport Road and Derry Greenway
- October 11, 2022 – Derry Rd and Airport Rd area
- Condition survey
- May 13, 2022 – Sanitary Sewer Relining Project
The Region of Peel will be working in your neighbourhood to rehabilitate the existing sanitary sewer system. 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 Pipe Flo Contracting Corporation under contract to the Region of Peel. To extend the service life of the sewer, Pipe Flo 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.
- Phase 1 (near Royal Windsor Drive and Avonhead Road) will be completed in May and June 2022.
- Phase 2 (Near Avondale Boulevard and Balmoral Park) is planned to begin in July 2022.
- Phase 3 (on York Street and just north of Derry Road between Airport Road and Goreway Drive) and Phase 4 (near Rutherford Road between Steeles Boulevard and Glidden Road) will begin later in 2022, once Phase 2 is completed.
Wastewater service interruptions
As part of the rehabilitation process, your sanitary sewer service may be out of service (plugged) 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, Pipe Flo 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, dishwashers, or 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 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. 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