Enbridge Gas upgrades complete and summary of upcoming work in the area

Enbridge natural gas infrastructure upgrades near Keats Way and Keats Walk have been completed. The City’s contractor, Steed & Evans, can now complete the installation of the remaining storm sewer infrastructure that couldn’t be completed in the fall of 2023. Steed & Evans is currently working for the City on another project. When this project is complete, the crew will return to Keats Way and Karen/Keats Walk to finish the installation. This work will block the intersection for a few days. It's currently anticipated Steed & Evans will return late June, depending on progress on the other project.

The design phase of the channel rehabilitation component of the project is nearly complete. It is undergoing a final quality control check. Construction is anticipated to begin mid to late August. The work will be mostly within the rear yards of the properties that the channel flows through, however boulevards on Keats Way and elsewhere will likely be used for material storage and staging.

The City would also like to note to residents that there are a number of other projects that will be happening in the neighbourhood this construction season. These projects are unrelated to the storm bypass or channel rehab project and are managed by the City’s Utilities division:

Watermain repair under Clair Creek culvert, City Utilities, Water Operations – The watermain on Keats Way, running underneath the Clair Creek culvert, is broken. Due to redundancy in the water distribution network, this watermain does not need to be repaired immediately. This is important since the break is below the culvert which adds significant complications to the repair. Currently the repair is anticipated to be completed late August to early September.

Sanitary sewer replacement, Karen Walk (Helene Cres. To mid-block south of Helene Cres), City Utilities, Wastewater Operations – This sanitary sewer is in poor condition and replacement is needed to prevent future issues. This work is anticipated to begin in early July.

McDougall Road Service Installation – The roadway will be closed to install water and sewer services to new homes built on McDougall. Road closure anticipated for May 21 and 22, 2024.

The first two projects will be managed by the City’s Utilities division. The McDougall project will be completed with some City supervision. Please contact the Waterloo Service Centre with any question or concerns: (519) 886-2310