FAQs
How will garbage and recycling collection be impacted by the construction?
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. 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 garbage toter carts and recycle boxes will then be returned to the appropriate residence. Residence shall be responsible for ensuring their address is clearly marked on each box and toter cart.
Who is the Contractor?
The project will be tendered in May 2025 and the award of the project will be subject to Chatham-Kent Council Approval.
Who can I talk to during construction if there is an issue?
Dillon Consulting Limited is the Consultant for this project working on behalf of the Municipality. The Dillon Consulting 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.
What are the impacts on mail delivery?
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.
What are the impacts on landscaping and decorative features within municipal road allowance?
Landscaping and decorative features within the municipal road allowance may need to be 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.
What are the impacts on sprinkler systems within municipal road allowance?
Sprinkler systems, sprinkler heads and irrigation systems which extend into the municipal road allowance may need to be temporarily removed in advance of the work. Should you have such a system, it is best to advise the municipality and provide as much information as possible related to the system so that the influence of the work can be assessed. Relocation and reinstatement (and associated costs) of sprinkler systems, sprinkler heads and irrigation systems will be the responsibility and cost of the property owner.
What are the impacts on routine and scheduled healthcare deliveries?
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.
What are the impacts on non-emergency medical access?
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
Will access to my property be affected?
You will have access to your residence and street throughout construction. 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 Lamila Street will be impacted by construction. Any areas that are damaged will be replaced with the same material as was there prior to construction.