We are placing sod as part of the Road Reconstruction of Deerpark Crescent project. This work is part of the Council-approved Capital Budget to renew aging city roads, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, watermains, curb and gutter, and sidewalk infrastructure for current and future needs.

Please take note of this letter's date, as there will be a follow-up notice delivered at the time of sod acceptance and handover at the end of the sod placement limited warranty period.

The general contractor for this project is IN4 Structure.

What to expect during construction

Work hours

Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. Work on weekends may also be required from time to time but is unlikely. Weekend work is pre-approved on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Restoration

The construction work area will be restored with sod, concrete, and/or asphalt where required. Interlocking brick, flagstone on a granular base, and other similar features removed from public or private property during construction will be replaced.

Sod 60-day Placement Limited Warranty End Date: May 29, 2027

The contractor is responsible for the following items during the first 60 days after sod placement:

• Installation of topsoil and sod, including rolling of the sod
• Watering the sod immediately after placement and throughout the 60-day warranty period
• Completing the first cut of the sod within 14 days after placement

An inspection will be completed by the project team shortly before the end of the 60-day limited warranty period.

Contractor watering truck

The contractor is responsible for watering newly placed sod during the first 60 days after placement. This watering is typically completed using a water truck.

On-street parked vehicles can impede and limit the watering truck's access to boulevards. We kindly ask residents to limit on-street parking after sod has been placed.

Winter dormant period

Depending on the time of year the sod is placed, there is a winter dormant period during which the 60-day placement limited warranty is suspended.

The dormant period runs from November 15 to April 15, inclusive. The 60-day placement limited warranty will resume once this dormant period has ended. Please refer to the warranty end date listed above.

Resident watering

We encourage residents and property owners to continue watering newly installed sod throughout the warranty period and after the sod has been accepted, in accordance with the Region of Waterloo Water Conservation By-law.

Working together to keep the sod watered will help it establish and thrive. Please note that it can take several years for sod to become fully established.

Lawn mowing and grass cutting

Aside from the contractor's first cut within 14 days of placement, it is the responsibility of the resident, property owner, or business owner to continue mowing and maintaining the grass.

Grass should be maintained at a height of 75 mm (3 inches) and should not be cut shorter than this. We encourage you to set your mower to its highest practical setting, as longer grass supports root development and helps the sod withstand hot weather during the first two years after installation.

Cutting the grass too short will immediately void any sod placement warranty.

Fertilizer, aeration and overseeding

One year after sod installation, during the spring season, the contractor is responsible for fertilizing, aerating, and overseeding newly sodded areas installed as part of the previous year's construction.

Sod inspection and handover

The City will inspect the condition of newly sodded areas at the end of the 60-day warranty period.

The contractor will be required to replace any deteriorated sod identified during the inspection. Once any required replacements have been completed, responsibility for ongoing care and maintenance of the sod will be transferred to the resident, property owner, or business owner.

For information on sod care and maintenance best practices, please visit the Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario.

Site inspector

If you have construction-related questions or concerns on site, please contact the Site Inspector, who is on site daily and can be identified by a white hard hat displaying the consulting company's logo.

Jenish Kamani, JL Richards
226-332-8272

If the Site Inspector is unavailable, please contact the Project Manager listed below.

Need more information?

If you have questions about the upcoming work, please contact us.

Consultant Project Manager

Michael Sampson
519-577-6758
Email

City Project Manager

Lou Slijepcevic
519-897-4152
Email

TTY Hearing Impaired Service

1-866-969-9994

Engineering General Inquiries

519-741-2426

Thank you for your continued patience. We are working towards building better infrastructure.