Halloween Construction Update October 31

This update provides information about an upcoming water shutoff for local residents and a schedule for upcoming work.

Water Shutdown

An unexpected issue encountered on-site will result in the need for one final planned water shut off as part of this project. The water shutoff is anticipated to affect residents of Keats Walk, Keats Way Place and Keats Way Public School. The shut off is currently planned to start at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in order to avoid shutting off water to Keats Way Public School while the school is open. Notices will be delivered to the mailbox of affected residents.

Please note there are several valves in the neighbourhood that have been discovered to be non-operable as a result of this project and City of Waterloo utilities is planning to replace these valves following completion of construction. This will result in additional water shut offs to residents in the area at a later date.

Construction Update and Local Access

Work for the next two weeks will primarily occur near the intersection of Keats Way and Keats/Karen Walk. Residents of Keats Way Place will access their cul-de-sac via Keats Way and McDougall. Residents of Keats Walk will access their cul-de-sac via Keats Way and Amos. There will be more construction materials and equipment in the area.

Forecast work for the next two weeks (Oct 30 to Nov 10).

1. Continue installing bypass sewer sections up to intersection of Keats Way and Keats Walk.
2. Adjust watermain on Keats Way near Keats Walk. Currently planned for Wednesday November 1, water shut off starting at 6 p.m.
3. Use a crane to install “flow split” structure near Keats Way and Keats Walk. Currently planned for Monday, November 6, 2023.
4. Install new storm sewer connecting Karen Walk to new bypass storm sewer.
5. Rebuild granular road structure.