St. George Street: Benton Street to Queen Street South

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 street(s) listed above.

These improvements are scheduled to begin in September 2024, with an estimated completion date of fall 2024. Once a schedule for construction has been confirmed you will be notified. You will also 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 specific improvements scheduled for this street are:

• Upgrade the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water mains, including additional hydrants
• Upgrade existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer & water mains, including additional hydrants as required
• Replace existing sanitary and water services from the new mains to the property line
• Curb and gutter, and sidewalks will be installed
• Upgrade the asphalt roadway
• Replace all driveway ramp entrances in concrete
• Install and/or replace retaining walls

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.

How you may be affected

In order to carry out these improvements, it will be necessary to close this street to through traffic. Prior to any road closure, signs will be posted on the approaching streets advising motorists of the date and the duration of the closure.

For more details on how this construction may affect you, please read the information package

For more information, all residents are also invited to view the project information boards

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