Keats Way storm sewer bypass update

Work on the Keats Way bypass storm sewer continues to progress towards construction. An application for approval for both the sewer bypass project and tributary channel rehabilitation project was sent to the Grand River Conservation Authority. Provided there are no concerns, approval is anticipated within the next 3-5 weeks.

Concurrently with the application for approval, the City will complete an environmental investigation along Keats Way and the tributary channel. This investigation is required by the new Excess Soil regulation. The investigation will involve the use of a drilling rig to collect soil samples along Keats Way, and hand held soil sampling equipment to collect samples along the tributary channel. This investigation is anticipated to be completed over the course of one day. The investigation is anticipated to be completed in the next 2-3 weeks, pending availability of drilling contractors and following receipt of underground utility locates.

Pending receipt of approvals, the anticipated construction schedule is:

Start Date: late May/early June 2023

Completion Date: late summer 2023

Tributary Channel Rehabilitation

Start Date: fall 2023 or mid-July 2024

Completion Date: late fall 2023 or late summer 2024

The tributary channel rehabilitation construction will be completed following the storm sewer bypass. Construction may need to be delayed to 2024 if there is insufficient time to complete the project in 2023.

Should you have any concerns or should you require any additional information you may submit submit them via the Questions tab at anytime, or directly email one of the members of the Project Team.