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As part of the City of Kitchener’s ongoing efforts to provide consistent and reliable service, we have scheduled road and sewer improvements in your neighbourhood on Ann Street, Fife Avenue and Becker Street.
These improvements are scheduled to begin, around, May 31, 2024, with an estimated completion date on or around July 1, 2025. You will be notified closer to the date construction is scheduled to start on your section of the street, as well as how long access to your driveway will be affected.
The specific improvements scheduled for these streets are:
Upgrade the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and 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.
- Implement Low Impact Development features for stormwater treatment
Guided by the city’s Complete Streets Guidelines (2019), several new features will improve safety for all forms of transportation:
Wider sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety and comfort.
- Narrower pavement widths and other traffic calming measures, including pavement width reduction at intersection approaches.
- Existing on-street parking locations to remain”
These improvements will upgrade the existing, deteriorated underground services and above-ground surface features, in order to prevent future system failure. By association with the upcoming Frederick Street Bridge Reconstruction project, the funding for this project is being shared by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and 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 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.
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.
Please read the Information Package for more details about this project and how construction may affect you. You also invited to review the project information boards for more information.
We want to hear from you
In planning for the upcoming road reconstruction, we would like to hear from you about:
- Any issues you had in the past with sewer backups, flooding, or water pressure
- What we might need know about you before we begin construction
- Your interest in having a private storm drain connection installed
Help us take your needs into consideration when planning the road reconstruction. Please take a few minutes to answer our Resident/Owner Questionnaire.
During construction, we may be able to install a private storm drain connection to your property for a minimal fee. This connection would accept sump pump discharge and/or localized surface drainage from your property. To learn more and express your interest, answer the Storm Service Survey.
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During the next few weeks, you may observe surveyors undertaking a detailed field survey in your neighbourhood. The survey is being completed in preparation for the reconstruction of the street(s) listed above.
As is common with many city reconstruction projects, the service of a consulting engineering firm has been arranged to work with City of Kitchener staff. The firm of GHD Limited is completing the design for this project.
In order to gather the required details, the survey will include the frontage of your property as well as the street. The purpose of this survey is to locate all existing features (trees, gardens, steps and walkways, etc.) on the plans for preliminary study and final design.
The surveyors should not interfere with your regular activities but will identify themselves if you have any questions.
The Road Reconstructions and underground utilities relocations/replacements are planned to accommodate MTO’s Frederick Street Bridge replacement for the future New Hwy 7 alignment.
The following is a brief list of specific improvements being considered:
- Upgrade the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermains as required.
- Rerouting Regional Force Main along Ann Street
- Replace existing sanitary and water services from the new mains to the property line.
- Curb and gutter, and sidewalks will be installed, feasibility will be explored to install a sidewalk on the north side of Becker Street where it does not exist.
- Upgrade the asphalt roadway.
More information about the project will be made available for all members of the public including owners and residents that will be directly affected by the proposed improvements.
It is anticipated that construction will occur in the spring of 2024
If you have any questions and/or concerns about this project, please feel free to contact the project manager, Shailesh Shah, by phone at 519-741-2200 ext. 7144 or by email at shailesh.shah@kitchener.ca.
