Letter to Residents

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

These improvements are scheduled to begin, on or about, April 18, 2022, with an estimated completion date on or about October 28, 2022. You will 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 project will be completed in two phases in 2022. More details on the phasing will be provided at a later date.

The specific improvements scheduled for Greenfield Avenue and Traynor Avenue are:

Upgrade the existing sanitary sewer and water mains

• Replace existing sanitary and water services from the new mains to the property line
• Install new curb and gutter on Greenfield Avenue and replace existing curb and gutter on Traynor Avenue
• Replace sidewalks on both streets
• Upgrade the asphalt roadway
• Replace all driveway ramp entrances in concrete

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 these streets to through traffic while they are under construction. 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.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City will be undertaking virtual consultation through the City’s website. Presentation materials outlining project details have been posted for viewing for 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 "Greenfield Avenue and Traynor Avenue 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.