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Sydney Street North: King Street East to Weber Street East

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The construction is now complete, and the project has entered the maintenance phase. This means we will inspect all aspects of the work done to ensure that it meets our standards. We will also address any deficiencies. Once this phase is complete, we will add a final layer of surface asphalt. This is usually about two years from the start of maintenance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 519-741-2345 or engineering@kitchener.ca 


Map of project limits

As part of the City of Kitchener’s ongoing efforts to provide exceptional service, staff has scheduled road and sewer improvements in your neighbourhood.

These improvements are tentatively scheduled to begin, on or about, April 18, 2022, with an estimated completion in 2023 subject to Council budget approval in early 2022. Once a schedule for the construction has been confirmed you will be notified. You will also be notified closer to the date construction is scheduled to start on your section of the street, and also how long access to your driveway will be affected.

The specific improvements scheduled for this street are:

  • Upgrade the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water mains.
  • Replace existing sanitary and water services from the new mains to the property line.
  • Curb and gutter, and sidewalks will be installed.
  • Upgrade the asphalt roadway.
  • Replace all driveway ramp entrances in concrete.

The City is proposing some elements of the “Complete Streets” approach including a narrower roadway. The roadway asphalt width will be reduced from to 7.0m. Parking will be allowed as it is currently allowed.

Please read the Information Package for more details about how this construction may affect you.

All residents are also invited to review the Project Information Boards for more information.

As more information becomes available, we will post it to this page. Subscribe to get email notification of project updates by using the Stay Informed 'Subscribe' button.

Road reconstructions help Kitchener adapt to climate change

Replacing outdated stormwater pipes and adding green infrastructure during road construction makes Kitchener more resilient to future flooding caused by climate change. This road reconstruction project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. For more information about the City of Kitchener's partnership with the Government of Canada through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, visit kitchener.ca/Stormwater.

Soak up rain and reduce runoff

Kitchener has partnered with Reep Green Solutions to help you make changes to beautify your yard and reduce runoff. To learn more and see if you qualify for a free, on-site consultation with a landscape designer, visit Reep's Rain Smart Neighbourhoods.

As part of the City of Kitchener’s ongoing efforts to provide exceptional service, staff has scheduled road and sewer improvements in your neighbourhood.

These improvements are tentatively scheduled to begin, on or about, April 18, 2022, with an estimated completion in 2023 subject to Council budget approval in early 2022. Once a schedule for the construction has been confirmed you will be notified. You will also be notified closer to the date construction is scheduled to start on your section of the street, and also how long access to your driveway will be affected.

The specific improvements scheduled for this street are:

  • Upgrade the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water mains.
  • Replace existing sanitary and water services from the new mains to the property line.
  • Curb and gutter, and sidewalks will be installed.
  • Upgrade the asphalt roadway.
  • Replace all driveway ramp entrances in concrete.

The City is proposing some elements of the “Complete Streets” approach including a narrower roadway. The roadway asphalt width will be reduced from to 7.0m. Parking will be allowed as it is currently allowed.

Please read the Information Package for more details about how this construction may affect you.

All residents are also invited to review the Project Information Boards for more information.

As more information becomes available, we will post it to this page. Subscribe to get email notification of project updates by using the Stay Informed 'Subscribe' button.

Road reconstructions help Kitchener adapt to climate change

Replacing outdated stormwater pipes and adding green infrastructure during road construction makes Kitchener more resilient to future flooding caused by climate change. This road reconstruction project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. For more information about the City of Kitchener's partnership with the Government of Canada through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, visit kitchener.ca/Stormwater.

Soak up rain and reduce runoff

Kitchener has partnered with Reep Green Solutions to help you make changes to beautify your yard and reduce runoff. To learn more and see if you qualify for a free, on-site consultation with a landscape designer, visit Reep's Rain Smart Neighbourhoods.

The construction is now complete, and the project has entered the maintenance phase. This means we will inspect all aspects of the work done to ensure that it meets our standards. We will also address any deficiencies. Once this phase is complete, we will add a final layer of surface asphalt. This is usually about two years from the start of maintenance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 519-741-2345 or engineering@kitchener.ca 


  • Stage One and Stage Two End of Warranty

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    As a follow-up to the letters dated June 8, 2023 and June 13, 2023, please be advised the City’s hired contractor has met their contractual obligations as it relates to the care and rectification of the newly sodded areas with the project limits noted above.

    With the contractor now excused from the watering and maintenance of the newly sodded areas, it is now the property owner’s responsibility to continue the watering, maintenance and care of these newly sodded areas, as required.

    After construction, depression settlement may occur, meaning the soil over the area that was dug up had settled. Should depression occur, rectification of the depression will happen during the project two-year maintenance period.

    Please note new sod can may take up to two years to fully root and establish itself. The weather sun exposure and such can impact the establishment and health of young sod. We encourage property owners to continue periodic watering, care and maintenance of the sod going forward.

    If you would like to receive updates for this project as they become available, please subscribe and you will be added to the email list for updates on this project. Add your email to the Stay Informed box and click 'Subscribe'.

    If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the city’s Project Manager by phone at 519-741-2200 ext. 7132 or email at licinio.costa@kitchener.ca.

  • Sydney Street North Stage Two Sod Start of Warranty Letter

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    As part of the completion of the reconstruction of Sydney Street North, the city’s contractor has replaced the topsoil and sod on or adjacent to your property. The contractor will now be required to provide ongoing maintenance, including watering of the sodded areas until Saturday, August 12, 2023. After the 60 days, you will be notified by letter that the sod has been accepted, that it will no longer be subject to a warranty, and that ongoing care and maintenance will become the responsibility of the property owner’s.

    In an effort to ensure the newly placed sod is given the best chance to root and survive the contractor will be subject to several requirements that will include:

    • Daily watering for the first 7 days after the sod is placed;
    • Ongoing watering during the first 60 days as needed; and
    • Fertilizing with a granulated fertilizer and aeration


    The city will inspect the condition of the newly sodded area at the end of 60 days. The contractor will be required to replace any deteriorated sod noted at the time of inspection. After this inspection and the replacement of any deteriorated sod, the care and maintenance of the sod will become the homeowner’s responsibility.

    After construction, depression settlement may occur, meaning the soil over the area that was dug up had settled. Should depression occur, rectification of the depression will occur during the project two-year maintenance period.

    Please note, new sod may take up to two years to fully root and establish. The weather, sun exposure and such can affect the establishment and health of young sod. We encourage property owners to continue periodic watering (adhering to the Region of Waterloo water use by-law) and care and maintenance after the end of the sod warranty.

    If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the city’s Project Manager at phone number 519-741-2200 ext. 7132 or email at licinio.costa@kitchener.ca.

    If you would like to receive updates for this project as they become available, please subscribe and you will be added to the email list for updates on this project.

  • Sydney Street North Start of Sod Warranty Stage One

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    As part of the completion of the reconstruction of Sydney Street North, the city’s contractor has replaced the topsoil and sod on or adjacent to your property. The contractor will now be required to provide ongoing maintenance, including watering of the sodded areas until Tuesday, July 18, 2023. After the 60 days, you will be notified by letter that the sod has been accepted, that it will no longer be subject to a warranty, and that ongoing care and maintenance will become the responsibility of the property owner’s.

    In an effort to ensure the newly placed sod is given the best chance to root and survive the contractor will be subject to several requirements that will include:

    • Daily watering for the first 7 days after the sod is placed;
    • Ongoing watering during the first 60 days as needed; and
    • Fertilizing with a granulated fertilizer and aeration

    The city will inspect the condition of the newly sodded area at the end of 60 days. The contractor will be required to replace any deteriorated sod noted at the time of inspection. After this inspection and the replacement of any deteriorated sod, the care and maintenance of the sod will become the homeowner’s responsibility.

    After construction, depression settlement may occur, meaning the soil over the area that was dug up had settled. Should depression occur, rectification of the depression will occur during the project two-year maintenance period.

    Please note, new sod may take up to two years to fully root and establish. The weather, sun exposure and such can affect the establishment and health of young sod. We encourage property owners to continue periodic watering (adhering to the Region of Waterloo water use by-law) and care and maintenance after the end of the sod warranty.

    If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the city’s Project Manager at phone number 519-741-2200 ext. 7132 or email at licinio.costa@kitchener.ca.

    If you would like to receive updates for this project as they become available, please subscribe and you will be added to the email list for updates on this project. Add you email to the Stay Informed box on the project page, then click 'Subscribe'.

    Sincerely,

    Licinio Costa, C.E.T.

    Construction Project Manager | Engineering Services | City of Kitchener

  • Sydney Street North Reconnection Letter

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    We know it’s been some time since we’ve been in contact. We wanted to reconnect with you to see if you have any feedback, concerns or questions. If you’re curious about the construction work we’re doing, or what work is happening next, we can answer your questions.

    Our Engineering Consultant construction inspector, Meighan Farrish wears a white hard helmet and is on site full-time. The inspector is the first person to contact on site. If you require special access to your property for moving, or are waiting for a special delivery, give the inspector enough notice so your request can be accommodated, if possible.

    We know the work during a reconstruction project is an inconvenience for you to get to your property. Please let us know if you need more temporary parking passes. We hope your waste is collected on the regular day as normal, and that you’ve been able to place your waste by the curbside by 7 a.m. The contractor should be relocating your waste as required and returning any containers belonging to you in a timely fashion. If there are any issues, please let us know.

    Sierra Infrastructure Inc. had restored boulevards and private side of sidewalk with topsoil within construction limits between King Street and Rosedale Avenue prior to winter shutdown in order to keep site in safe conditions. In early April, weather permitting, Sierra Infrastructure Inc. will clean up the topsoil and place sod and complete the planting of trees along with final restoration of any driveways left in temporary asphalt conditions. For stage two limits between Rosedale Anenue and Weber Street, Sierra Infrastructure Inc. will start with the setup of their temporary watermain.

    We’re happy to meet with you, or discuss by phone, any concerns or questions that you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact the city’s project manager by phone at 519-741-2200 ext. 7132. or by email at licinio.costa@kitchener.ca

    If you would like to receive updates for this project as they become available, please add your email to the Stay Informed box and click 'Subscribe'. You will be added to the email list for updates on this project.

    Sincerely,

    Licinio Costa, C.E.T.

    Construction Project Manager | Engineering Services | City of Kitchener

  • Sydney Street North Reconnection Letter

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    It’s been some time since we were in contact. We wanted to reconnect with you to see if you have any feedback, concerns or questions. If you’re curious about the construction work we’re doing, or what work is happening next, we can answer your questions.

    Our Engineering Consultant construction inspector, Brenda Cavaliere wears a white hard helmet and is on site full-time. The inspector is the first person to contact on site. If you require special access to your property for moving, or are waiting for a special delivery, give the inspector enough notice so your request can be accommodated, if possible.

    We know the work during a reconstruction project is an inconvenience for you to get to your property.

    Please let us know if you need more temporary parking passes. We hope your waste is collected on the regular day as normal, and that you’ve been able to place your waste by the curbside by 7 a.m. The contractor should be relocating your waste as required and returning any containers belonging to you in a timely fashion. If there are any issues, please let us know.

    Sierra Infrastructure Inc. have the restored boulevards and private side of sidewalk with topsoil within construction limits between King Street and Rosedale Avenue prior to winter shutdown in order to keep site in safe conditions. In spring, Sierra Infrastructure Inc. will clean up the topsoil and place sod and complete the planting of trees along with final restoration of any driveways left in temporary asphalt conditions.

    We’re happy to meet with you, or discuss by phone, any concerns or questions that you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact the city’s project manager by phone at 519-741-2200 ext. 7132. or by email at licinio.costa@kitchener.ca.

    If you would like to receive updates for this project as they become available, please subscribe and you will be added to the email list.

    Sincerely,

    Licinio Costa, C.E.T.

  • Contractor Introduction, Parking and Pre-condition Inspection

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    The City of Kitchener has awarded Sierra Infrastructure Inc. the contract for reconstruction work on Sydney Street North (King Street East to Weber Street East). Construction is scheduled to start on/or about September 6, 2022 with an anticipated completion on/or about July 31, 2023.

    About the Project

    The City of Kitchener has retained an Engineering Consultant to act as Project Manager for this project and they should be your first point of contact should you have any questions, concerns or require special access to your residence during construction. Their contact information can be found in the contact list provided at the end of this letter.

    However, as the City Project Manager I remain a key point of contact; my contact information has been provided in the contact list.

    A Construction Inspector will be on-site daily while the contractor is working. Should you have any questions or concerns while the work is in progress, the Construction Inspector can be identified by the white hardhat and can be approached at any time or contacted using the number provided in the contact list. Should you experience an after-hours emergency, please contact the 24-hour Contact Centre at 519-741-2345.

    The Contractor will start the project with the setup of their temporary watermain and by completing the pre-condition survey.

    Pre-Condition Survey of Structures

    On heavy construction projects, it is the City of Kitchener’s standard practice to offer to inspect any buildings that might be affected by construction activities before construction starts. If during or after construction residents/tenants experience any concerns with their property, the information from the pre-construction survey will prove very helpful in quickly and accurately resolving any claims, should they arise.

    The pre-condition survey will be conducted by Wristen’s Home Specialties Inc. and if they haven’t already, they will be contacting you within the next few days to arrange for this survey. This survey includes an inspection of the interior and exterior of each property to document the existing condition prior to construction. In large high rise apartment buildings the ground floor area will be inspected, but the individual apartment units above will not be inspected.

    We appreciate that some tenants/residents may not want a pre-condition survey of their home and we would like to stress that you are under no obligation to do so. Should this be the case, please advise the representative when they call.

    During Construction

    You will likely feel some vibrations during the routine operation of construction equipment; however, studies have shown that these vibrations are much less severe than the vibration level likely to cause structural damage. We do recommend that you remove light, fragile or delicate objects from shelves when construction activity is taking place adjacent to your property.

    Should you experience any problems during construction, please contact me immediately and I’ll address or direct your concern to the contractor if needed. If immediate action is needed, such as an issue with your services and City Staff or Representatives are not immediately available, you are welcome to contact the contractor directly.

    Should situations arise during or after this construction project, the following contact information and telephone numbers are provided for your convenience.

    On Street Parking

    During reconstruction, temporary parking permits will be issued to displaced residents to allow on-street parking when needed. The permits will list streets for parking options as you will be permitted to park longer than 3 hours and overnight. Permits are to be displayed on the dash of your vehicle. Ensure that your vehicle is parked in permitted areas only and that you do not interfere with any construction operations. We communicate with the Bylaw Enforcement team to ensure residents displaced by construction are noted, although illegal parking and/or safety related issues will continue to be enforced.

    If you require parking enforcement, please contact 519-741-2345. If you have any inquiries, please speak to the site inspector for further direction.

    Contact List

    If you would like to receive updates for this project as they become available, please use the 'Subscribe' button and you will be added to the email list for updates.

    City of Kitchener Project Manager

    Licinio Costa – 519-741-2200 ext. 7132

    Consultant Project Manager – Stantec

    Isaac Bartlett – 519-675-6643

    Consultant Construction Inspector – Stantec

    Brenda Cavaliere – 226-929-1278

    Contractor – Sierra Infrastructure Inc.

    Jacob Runnalls – 519-533-2627

    Corporate Contact Centre (24 hour)

    519-741-2345

    We appreciate your patience and understanding during this project.

    Sincerely,

    Licinio Costa C.E.T.

    Construction Project Manager | Engineering Services | City of Kitchener


  • Letter to Residents

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    As part of the City of Kitchener’s ongoing efforts to provide exceptional service, staff has scheduled road and sewer improvements in your neighbourhood.

    These improvements are tentatively scheduled to begin, on or about, April 18, 2022, with an estimated completion date on or about August 31, 2022 subject to Council budget approval in early 2022. Once a schedule for the construction has been confirmed you will be notified. You will also be notified closer to the date construction is scheduled to start on your section of the street, and also how long access to your driveway will be affected.

    The specific improvements scheduled for this street are:

    Upgrade the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water mains.

    • Replace existing sanitary and water services from the new mains to the property line.
    • Curb and gutter, and sidewalks will be installed.
    • Upgrade the asphalt roadway.
    • Replace all driveway ramp entrances in concrete.

    The City is proposing some elements of the “Complete Streets” approach including a narrower roadway. The roadway asphalt width will be reduced from to 7.0m. Parking will be allowed as it is currently allowed.

    These improvements are being done to upgrade the existing, deteriorated underground services and above-ground surface features, in order to prevent future system failure. The project will be funded through utility user fees and will not result in a direct charge to the homeowner.

    In order to carry out these improvements, it will be necessary to close this street to through traffic. Prior to any road closure, signs will be posted on the approaching streets advising motorists of the date and the duration of the closure.

    Pedestrian access will be maintained to all properties at all times and vehicular access to all properties within the construction area will be maintained for as long as possible. On-street parking permits, which will allow parking on adjacent side streets, will be hand-delivered to affected homes before vehicular access is cut off.

    Presentation materials outlining project details have been posted for viewing of all members of the public including owners and residents that will be directly affected by the proposed improvements. Please visit https://www.kitchener.ca/en/development-and-construction/infrastructure-projects.aspx and look under the " Sydney Street Reconstruction Project" section for more information.

    Before construction starts, a survey of the existing homes and businesses will be undertaken to determine the condition of the buildings in the construction area. The selected consulting firm will contact you directly to arrange for a voluntary inspection of the exterior and interior of your building. This inspection is done to protect the property owner.