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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 listed above.

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.

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.

These improvements are tentatively scheduled to begin the spring of 2024. Once a schedule for the construction has been confirmed you will be notified.

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.

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.

Before construction starts, an inspection of homes and businesses will be undertaken to determine the condition of 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.

More information

Please read the Information Package for more details about how this construction may affect you. All residents are also invited to review the project information boards for more information.

Progress and major milestones will be posted on this project page, subscribe to get email notification of project updates by using the Stay Informed 'Subscribe' button.


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 listed above.

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.

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.

These improvements are tentatively scheduled to begin the spring of 2024. Once a schedule for the construction has been confirmed you will be notified.

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.

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.

Before construction starts, an inspection of homes and businesses will be undertaken to determine the condition of 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.

More information

Please read the Information Package for more details about how this construction may affect you. All residents are also invited to review the project information boards for more information.

Progress and major milestones will be posted on this project page, subscribe to get email notification of project updates by using the Stay Informed 'Subscribe' button.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Resident/Owner Questionnaire

    We appreciate your cooperation and will do our best to take your feedback into consideration. A city staff member may contact you if we need more information about your comments.

    If you have any questions, contact Steve Allen, Engineering Manager, at steve.allen@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2200 x7584

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    Storm Service Survey

    We would like to know whether residents within the project limits are interested in having a private storm drain connection installed on their property. This connection accepts sump pump discharge and/or localized surface drainage from private property. 

    There are two types of storm drain connections available:

    • Sump Pump Connection – This connection is for basement sump pumps.
    • Storm Water Connection – This connection is intended for drainage other than from a sump pump, and may include private catch basins. Please note that connections to roof drains (downspouts) are not permitted under current by-laws.

    We only install storm drain connections up to the street property line. It is the property owner's responsibility to make the connection between the property line and the house, including all internal and external plumbing. 

    If there is a need for a private connection, we will investigate whether it is possible to offer this connection to the street property line. City staff may need to meet with you to find a suitable location for its installation. This meeting must happen early in the planning process to be sure that the service can be installed. 

    In some cases, it may not be possible to install a connection, due to the location of the proposed storm sewer main. However, we will consider all requests for this service according to our ability to provide an economical solution to existing homeowners’ drainage needs. 

    Fees

    To connect the storm drain to the property, we need a time-limited, partly refundable deposit. This covers the initial cost of the storm service connection. We will refund this deposit minus an inspection fee once the service connection is complete. The purpose of the deposit is to ensure that the connection is made and that it is functioning properly. 

    The 2023 fee is $578.14 with a refund of $472.06 upon completion and inspection. Fees are subject to change annually based on the current year fee schedule approved by Council.

    You must make the connection to the house within twelve (12) months of the storm service installation. We will confirm with you the exact timing once we get the required deposit. If you do not make the private side connection within this period, there will be no refund of the deposit.

    The fee does not include any design work or investigations to address site-specific drainage problems. We recommend you hire a qualified expert to identify the cause and solution to drainage issues on your private property.

    Survey Deadline

    If you are interested in obtaining a storm service connection, please respond by December 22, 2023. We will then contact you to confirm the details and give instructions on making the payment. 

    If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering Division by email at engineering@kitchener.ca or phone at 519-741-2345 (TTY: 1-866-969-9994).

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