FAQs

Consistent with all municipal infrastructure renewal projects of this nature, the tendered project will require the Contractor to facilitate refuse and recycling collection.

The Contractor will be required to ensure access to facilitate continued collection; however, where collection cannot be undertaken safely, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to collect and relocate recycle boxes and garbage toter carts to a location where collection can be safely completed.

All refuse toter carts and recycle boxes will then be returned to the appropriate residence.

Residents will  be responsible for ensuring their address is clearly marked on each box and toter cart.

All residences will be provided with a storm private drain connection, sanitary private drain connection and water service. Existing storm and sanitary services will be reconnected to ensure continuity of service. 

There is no specific assessment to residents fronting along the project.

Due to the age of the neighbourhood and noting that the neighbourhood was originally serviced by a combined sewer, it is possible that a number of residences have “combined” drainage piping on their properties. Simply put, “combined” drainage piping carries both stormwater (say from catchbasins or eaves troughs) plus sanitary flows (say from sinks, showers and bathroom fixtures). Any such properties will be identified by “fog testing” which will be completed towards the completion of the project.

On a case by case basis, there may be a cost to the homeowner to disconnect and redirect flows to the appropriate sewer.

Landscaping and decorative features within the municipal road allowance may need to be temporarily removed in advance of the work. Examples may include decorative fences, flower beds, modular block retaining walls or signs. Relocation and reinstatement (and associated costs) of such items will be the responsibility of the property owner.

Your watermain service connection will be replaced from the new watermain to the property line. During construction of the watermain, you will not be without water for more than a few hours and you will be notified well in advance.

While the sanitary sewer is being replaced there may be isolated times where service may be disrupted, however any impacts associated with the replacement will be minimal and you will be notified in advance.

You will have access to your residence and street throughout construction. There will be temporary closures at the main intersections to allow for the sewer and watermain connections. While there may be temporary access limitations to allow for work in front of your property, you will be notified of them a minimum of 48 hours in advance and the Contractor and Consultant Site Inspector will work with you to ensure you are not adversely impacted.

All of the driveways on King Street West and some on First Street will be impacted by construction. Any areas that are damaged will be replaced with the same material as was there prior to construction, however, a concrete apron will be provided from the roadway to the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is present, the driveway will be replaced with the same material as was originally present.

Special routine healthcare deliveries (example – the home delivery of oxygen) should be coordinated with the Municipality or the Consultant Site Inspector as soon as possible and in advance of the construction.

Non-emergency medical access (example – specialized transit, patient transfer, et cetera) should be coordinated with the Municipality or the Consultant Site Inspector as soon as possible and in advance of the construction

Canada Post delivery is subject to their own internal health and safety review and delivery may be augmented by Canada Post. Significant interruption to mail service is not anticipated.

The project will be tendered in early 2025 and the award of the project will be subject to Chatham-Kent Council Approval.

RC Spencer Associates is the Consultant for this project working on behalf of the Municipality. The RC Spencer Site Inspector will deliver contact information to every residence at the start of construction and will be available during construction to help you with any concerns you may have.