| Project activities | Project activities | <div class="ExternalClassB130D64A3C474F9DA2069FCB5C678B02"><p>Activities will include:</p><p><strong>Site preparation</strong></p><p>Ahead of major construction activities, we will:</p><ul><li><strong>Prepare the site: </strong>Our contractor will install temporary fencing and signage, set up site trailers and facilities, deliver equipment to the site, and identify utilities within the project area.</li><li><strong>Relocate existing utilities:</strong> Construction crews may relocate underground utilities to accommodate the new infrastructure.</li></ul><p><strong>Construction</strong></p><p>When the site is ready for construction, crews will:</p><ul><li><strong>Install the water main:</strong> The new water main will be installed in segments. This work will involve excavating a large trench, placing wall supports to secure the excavated area, installing a steel pipe, and restoring the impacted roadway with temporary asphalt before moving to the next segment.</li><li><strong>Construct an underground valve chamber:</strong> Our contractor will construct one underground valve chamber near the intersection of 13th Street and Nanaimo Street. This work will include excavating a large trench, installing wall supports, building a concrete structure, installing pipes and other equipment within the chamber, and temporarily restoring the area.</li><li><strong>Test the water main:</strong> Construction crews will excavate a small area at each end of the water main, conduct pressure testing, and temporarily restore the impacted areas.</li>
</ul><p><strong>Restoration</strong></p><p>During this phase, our contractor will restore the impacted areas to previous or better condition. The City of New Westminster will undertake a tree replanting program once the project is complete.</p></div> |
| Work hours | Work hours | <div class="ExternalClassDD734D84860648A288440917F74CA957"><p>Typical work hours will be as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Monday to Friday</strong><strong>:</strong> Between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm</li><li><strong>Saturdays:</strong> Between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm</li></ul><p>There may be times when crews will need to work longer hours or on weekends to complete certain sections of work. All activities will comply with the City of New Westminster's noise bylaws and granted bylaw variances.<br></p></div> |
| Impacts and mitigation | Impacts and mitigation | <div class="ExternalClassAEA978A1BD60486D95BAF6879B35CFE1"><p>Metro Vancouver recognizes construction will impact the surrounding community and have planned several measures to minimize impacts as much as possible. The community can expect impacts such as traffic, noise, and dust during this project. We have been working closely with the City of New Westminster to minimize impacts. Some measures we have planned to prevent or reduce project impacts include:</p><p><strong>Traffic and safety</strong><br></p><ul><li>Develop a Traffic Management Strategy to minimize and reduce traffic impacts</li><li>Place fencing, traffic control personnel, and signage around the construction areas to ensure people can safely travel in the area</li><li>Avoid blocking residential and commercial driveways or coordinate access in advance to reduce impacts</li><li>Ensure large construction vehicles will only travel on designated truck routes<br></li></ul><p><strong>Noise and vibration</strong><br></p><ul><li>Develop and implement a project-specific Noise and Vibration Management Plan</li><li>Monitor noise and vibration to ensure the work is compliant with municipal bylaws and granted bylaw variances</li></ul><p><strong>Dust and air quality</strong><br></p><ul><li>Reduce idling time of construction vehicles</li><li>Use newer vehicles and equipment to minimize greenhouse emissions</li><li>Covering construction vehicle loads travelling to and from the site</li></ul><p><strong>Garbage collection</strong><br></p><p>Provide temporary access to solid waste and recycling collection vehicles. If not possible, assist residents by moving waste bins to a designated collection area and return them once the waste has been collected.<br></p><p>We will continue planning for mitigation measures as the project progresses.<br></p></div> |
| Engagement | Engagement | <div class="ExternalClass46EF8B71E5E24A8CACBE7EA82AB9A127"><p>At Metro Vancouver, we make decisions that impact the 2.8 million residents that live in our region. Metro Vancouver engages municipalities, businesses and the general public whenever we are working on a new program, policy, or project across our service areas. Learn more about our
<a href="/about-us/community-engagement" title="Engagement principles">engagement principles</a>.</p><p>
<strong>Public comment period</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver held the public comment period for the Annacis Water Main North – New Westminster Section from March 27 to April 28, 2025. The engagement purpose was to share project information and request input from local residents and businesses on how we can further minimize impacts during construction.</p><p>As part of the public comment period, we:</p><ul><li>Conducted an online survey from March 27 to April 28, 2025</li><li>Held an in-person open house on April 23, 2025</li></ul><p>Supporting materials:</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li>
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<strong>Keeping the community informed</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver will keep the community informed as the project progresses by sending updates through print notifications, email, the project website, and on-site signage. You can subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates via email by selecting the project name in our water projects <a href="/services/water/water-engagement-mailing-list">sign-up page</a>.</p><p>A dedicated project community liaison will be available throughout the project to address questions and concerns about the Annacis Water Main North – New Westminster Section.<br></p></div> |
| What we heard | What we heard | <div class="ExternalClass2AF0F180DA0D44EF8F2B7C448916B409"><table class="uk-table uk-table-small uk-table-divider mv-border-cyan mv-table-heading-cyan mv-table-border uk-table-striped"><thead><tr><th>Theme</th><th>What we heard</th><th>How we are responding</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>
<strong>Dust</strong></p></td><td><ul><li>Concerns about construction dust affecting nearby areas</li><li>Concerns about dust generated by increased truck traffic along designated routes</li><li>Concerns about air quality impacts from idling construction vehicles</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>We will reduce idling time of construction vehicles wherever possible.</li><li>We will use newer vehicles and equipment to minimize greenhouse emissions.</li><li>We will cover construction vehicles' loads travelling to and from the site to minimize dust.</li><li>We will also sweep and water the access to the construction site to reduce dust.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p>
<strong>Parking and access restrictions</strong></p></td><td><ul><li>Concerns about access to residential driveways during construction</li><li>Desire for work to be completed in smaller segments to minimize parking disruptions</li><li>Concerns about parking restrictions in front of homes and businesses</li><li>Concerns about sidewalk access for pedestrians and individuals with mobility challenges</li><li>Concerns about access to businesses and potential loss of business for owners</li><li>Concerns about detours and disruptions to cyclist routes</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>We will implement full road closures during work hours. Access for local traffic may be permitted after work hours.</li><li>We will complete work block by block to reduce the duration of parking restrictions in front of homes and businesses.</li><li>Driveway access may be temporarily impacted. We will provide alternative driveway access wherever possible.</li><li>We will help identify temporary parking options for those impacted.</li><li>We will maintain sidewalk access and accommodate those with mobility challenges.</li><li>Business deliveries will be supported throughout construction.</li><li>We will reduce bike lane closures at intersection crossings.</li><li>A detour route will be in place for cyclists at London Street and 13th Avenue.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p>
<strong>Work hours</strong></p></td><td><ul><li>Concerns about construction occurring on weekends</li><li>Concerns about noise levels outside of typical construction hours</li><li>Concerns about evening and overnight work disrupting the community</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>The scheduled work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. No work is planned for Sundays and holidays. This schedule may change if crews need more time to complete critical activities. Metro Vancouver will notify the community about these activities ahead of time.</li><li>All activities will comply with the City of New Westminster bylaws and granted bylaw variances.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p>
<strong>Traffic</strong></p></td><td><ul><li>Concerns about heavy construction activity in the area</li><li>Concerns about traffic congestion at busy intersection crossings</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>Metro Vancouver will work with the construction contractor and the City of New Westminster to develop and implement a traffic management plan to ensure pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicle traffic can move safely and efficiently around the construction site. The plan will take into consideration other construction work, traffic, and municipal regulations at the time.</li><li>We will complete work block by block to reduce traffic impacts.</li><li>Truck traffic will increase and decrease throughout the project depending on the construction activity.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><p>
<strong>Noise</strong></p></td><td><ul><li>Concerns about noise levels and whether they will be monitored at appropriate decibel thresholds</li><li>Concerns about noise occurring outside of typical work hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts</li></ul></td><td><ul><li>We will implement a noise and vibration management plan.</li><li>The scheduled work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. No work is planned for Sundays and holidays. This schedule may change if crews need more time to complete critical activities. Metro Vancouver will notify the community about these activities ahead of time.</li><li>We will ensure noisy activities, such as pile driving, jack hammering, and hydro-vacuuming, only take place between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.</li><li>We will monitor noise to ensure it adheres to the City of New Westminster’s noise bylaw requirements or approved variances.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div> |
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