Storm Bypass Construction and Channel Rehabilitation Update

Enbridge has notified the City of Waterloo that construction to relocate a gas main that is in conflict with the proposed storm bypass sewer is tentatively scheduled to start the week of April 29, if underground locates and other permits can be obtained.

Enbridge has hired a contractor, Aecon, to install a new gas main under Keats Way and north along Keats Walk. The new gas main will run from the southwest corner of Keats Way and Karen Walk, north under Keats Way and north along the west side of Keats Walk until it connects to the existing gas main adjacent to 95 Keats Walk. We intend to maintain access to Keats Walk. Keats Way may be shutdown briefly, but we're looking at ways to maintain bus access.

As noted above, the gas upgrades are being completed by a contractor hired by Enbridge and all questions and complaints should be directed to Enbridge.

Once the gas main upgrades work is complete, the City’s contractor will schedule the installation of the final components of the storm bypass system at Keats Way and Karen Walk. An exact schedule will be shared once the schedule for Enbridge’s work is confirmed. This work will require the intersection of Keats Way and Karen Walk to be shutdown temporarily.

The project to rehabilitate the tributary channel to Clair Creek is progressing towards final design. Residents may notice City and consultant staff doing a walkthrough of the channel at some point during the week of April 29. Construction for the channel rehabilitation project is targeted to start mid-August pending completion of design and receipt of all regulatory approvals.