Public Information #2

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.

These improvements are tentatively scheduled to begin, on or about September 12, 2022 with an estimated completion date on or about November 2022 subject to Council budget approval in early 2022.

About the improvements

The specific improvements scheduled for this street are:

Upgrade the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water mains.

• 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.

The City is proposing some elements of the “Complete Streets” approach including a narrower roadway. The roadway asphalt width will be reduced from 9.5m to 6.0m. Parking will be allowed as it is currently allowed.

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.

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.

Voluntary survey of your property

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.

Where to find more information

Presentation materials were shared with the public last year outlining the details of the proposed improvements to these streets. An updated information package and information boards have been posted for viewing by all members of the public including owners and residents that will be directly affected by the proposed improvements. Residents who cannot access the Engage page can contact the project manager, who will make these resources available.

If you would like to receive updates for this project as they become available, please subscribe and you will be added to the email list.

Who to contact

If you have any questions and/or concerns about this project, please feel free to contact the project manager, Jeff Riedl, by phone at 519-741-2200 ext. 7812 or by email at jeff.riedl@kitchener.ca. or the consultant MTE’s project manager Lyndsay Dokas by phone at 519-743-6500 ext. 1339 or by email at ldokas@mte85.com.