Surface Works and Driveway Access Notice

Please be advised that on or about week of October 3rd, crews will begin working on string line setup for upcoming installation of concrete curb and gutter by curb machine to follow on Southdale Avenue. Crews will also be marking out the curb driveway drops for the new curb.

Driveway Access during Surface Work:

The contractor estimates that driveway access will be lost for about 3 weeks while concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, concrete driveway ramps and asphalt road paving are planned to occur. The duration of lost driveway access is due to several factors including:

  • time required for crews to complete their work,
  • time required for concrete to properly cure to reach its proper strength,
  • subcontractor’s schedule,
  • and other unforeseen factors such as weather.

Crews will work diligently to complete this work in a timely manner. Wood planks/bridges may be constructed at various points along the site, by the contractor, over the newly poured concrete sidewalks to provide pedestrian access to properties.


Temporary Parking Permits:

During this time that driveway access is lost due to surface works, please park your vehicle in permitted areas identified on the temporary parking permit that was provided by the City of Kitchener. The permits must be displayed on your dashboard and you must abide by City on-street bylaw parking regulations.


Please do not park your vehicles at Queen Elizabeth Public School during this time. Park your vehicle outside of the construction work zones on the streets noted on the parking permit. If you require additional permits, please contact us by phone or email and we will make arrangements accordingly.

Accessibility Requirements:

If you have not yet reached out to us yet, please let me know of any accessibility requirements, and we will work together with the contractor to arrange suitable accommodations. This could include (but not limited to) accessibility parking needs, moving out of your residence, special deliveries, etc.

Feel free to contact me or Eric Costa, the site inspector, if you have any questions or concerns.


City of Kitchener Project Manager

Brent Garcia – 519-741-2200 ext. 7140

City of Kitchener Construction Inspector

Eric Costa – 519-588-5106

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The construction is now complete and the project has entered the maintenance phase. This means we will inspect all aspects of the work done to ensure that it meets our standards. We will also address any deficiencies. Once this phase is complete, we will add a final layer of surface asphalt. This is usually about two years from the start of maintenance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 519-741-2345 or engineering@kitchener.ca