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Douglas Road Water Main – Still Creek South Section

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Douglas Road Water Main - Still Creek South SectionDouglas Road Water Main - Still Creek South Section<div class="ExternalClassD7CC56006BA4418EB682BE120C7AC080"><p>Metro Vancouver is replacing the existing Douglas Road Water Main which spans 15 kilometres between North Burnaby and the City of New Westminster. This replacement project has been phased over several years due to the length of the water main and the Still Creek Section is the final phase of the project.</p><p>The Still Creek Section is approximately 2.2 kilometres long and is located primarily along Douglas Road in the Still Creek neighbourhood of Burnaby.</p><p>The Still Creek South Section is scheduled for late 2023 until fall 2025. Please see the map below for the project alignment.​​<br></p></div>City of Burnaby

 

 

Start of Construction on Douglas RoadStart of Construction on Douglas Road<div class="ExternalClass9D2D51DB510C46D8BC8D29B04339D5C9"><p>Metro Vancouver’s contractor will be preparing for the installation of the water main for the Still Creek South Section. Construction crews and equipment will mobilize to the intersection between Manor Street and Douglas Road to prepare for work after the holidays. </p><p>In January 2024, construction crews will begin water main installation on Douglas Road, between Regent Street and Dominion Street. Work will take place in this area for approximately four to five weeks. As the project team moves south along the alignment down to Kincaid Street, each block will be closed for two to four weeks, one block at a time. Construction of the valve chamber on Manor Street will begin at this time as well. </p><p> <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/douglas-road-water-main-still-creek-south-section-newsletter-Nov2023.pdf" target="_blank">Read the full update</a>​<br></p></div>11/22/2023 8:00:00 AM

 

 

Douglas Road Water Main - Still Creek North Tunnelhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/ConstructionImages/_t/douglas-road-water-main-still-creek-section-north-map_jpg.jpgDouglas Road Water Main - Still Creek North Tunnel

 

 

Project activitiesProject activities<div class="ExternalClassE36DE781BE3444DBB10CBDDB6FC5305D"><p>Construction activities for this project will include excavating a trench, installing an approximately 1.5-metre​-diameter pipe, installing two valve chambers, and connecting the water main to the existing water distribution system.<br></p>​<br></div>
Traffic and accessTraffic and access<div class="ExternalClassD5F819EE86E64241BD2E5AFDEE728BC6"><p>While construction progresses through the area, some residents and businesses might have temporary driveway access restrictions. The contractor will provide access to properties whenever possible.</p><p>A community liaison has been appointed to this project and is available to listen to concerns and answer questions you may have. If anyone in your home or business has mobility restrictions or medical requirements affecting access, please contact our community liaison at 604-432-6200.<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span></p><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span></div>
Work hoursWork hours<div class="ExternalClassC1455DFB48BA4EEE80CD859EB93A6477"><p>Hours of work may change depending on construction needs. If work outside of the typical construction hours is required, Metro Vancouver will apply for a bylaw variance with the City of Burnaby.</p><p>Typical hours of work are:</p><ul><li>Monday to Friday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm</li><li>Saturday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm</li><li>No work on Sundays and holidays</li> </ul></div>
Project materialsProject materials<div class="ExternalClass3DF8F04163B84398BB5AB4A39A3BFEAE"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i>​​​​​</span>​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/douglas-road-water-main-still-creek-south-section-newsletter-Nov2023.pdf">​Newsletter – Novembe​r 2023 - Douglas Road Water Main – Still Creek South Section​​</a>​</li><li>​​<span class="fa-li">​<i class="fa-light fa-file"></i>​​​​​</span>​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/fact-sheet-douglas-road-water-main-still-creek-south-section-november2023.pdf">​Fact Sheet - Douglas Road Water Main - Still Creek South Section</a>​</li><li>​​​<span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i>​</span>​<a href="/services/water/the-regional-system">Learn more about Metro Vancouver’s drinking water system</a><br></li></ul></div>

 

 

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Late 2023 – Fall 2025Late 2023 – Fall 20250

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