Stage 1 End of Sod Warranty
As a follow-up to the letter dated October 23, 2023, please be advised the City’s hired contractor has met their contractual obligations as it relates to the care and rectification of the newly sodded areas with the stage 1 project limits (Highland Road East from Queen’s Boulevard to approximately 119 Highland Road East).
With the contractor now excused from the watering and maintenance of the newly sodded areas, it is now the property owner’s responsibility to continue the watering, maintenance and care of these newly sodded areas, as required.
After construction, settlement may occur, meaning the soil over the area that was dug up has settled. Should settlement occur, rectification of the depression will happen during the project two-year maintenance period.
Please note new sod can may take up to two years to fully root and establish itself. The weather sun exposure and such can impact the establishment and health of young sod. We encourage property owners to continue periodic watering, care and maintenance of the sod going forward.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the city’s Project Manager at eric.costa@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2200 ext. 7414.
The construction is now complete, and the project has entered the maintenance phase. This means we will inspect all aspects of the work done to ensure that it meets our standards. We will also address any deficiencies. Once this phase is complete, we will add a final layer of surface asphalt. This is usually about two years from the start of maintenance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Engineering division at 519-741-2345 or engineering@kitchener.ca
