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Kennedy Newton Water Main - Section 2

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Kennedy Newton Water Main - Section 2Kennedy Newton Water Main - Section 2<div class="ExternalClass25A54B3AFA3D4592A1A41DCD58F209B1"><p>Metro Vancouver is constructing the Kennedy Newton Water Main in the City of Surrey. Construction of this new water main started in fall 2019 and is being phased over several years due to the length of the water main, which is approximately eight kilometres long.</p><p>Section two spans from 72 Avenue to Newton Reservoir at 63 Avenue and construction will take place from summer 2020 to summer 2023.<br></p><p>Learn more about the Kennedy Newton Water Main - Section 2 in our <a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/Fact-Sheet-Section2BilingualUpdate-KennedyNewtonWaterMain.pdf" target="_blank">fact sheet</a>.</p>​</div>72 Avenue to Newton Reservoir at 63 Avenue

 

 

Restoration WorkRestoration Work<div class="ExternalClass5D36C553081E49928B5D2A05123BBB73"><p>Metro Vancouver's contractor is proceeding with restoring all work areas along the alignment to similar or better condition. In the coming months and until fall 2023, the contractor will be continuing to work on the following activities:</p><ul><li>Cleaning, filling, and testing the new water main</li><li>Permanent asphalt paving the impacted roadways</li><li>Replacing and repairing sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and lawns</li><li>Cleaning up and removing construction materials and equipment from all work areas<br></li></ul>​ <p>​<i class="fa-light fa-file">​</i> ​​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/newsletter-restoration-kennedy-newton-water-main-section-2-may-2023.pdf" target="_blank">Read the full update</a>​​​<br></p></div>​5/19/2023 7:00:00 AM

 

 

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What will happen during construction?What will happen during construction?<div class="ExternalClassC05EEF5FDD2F44589A58FAB316D0A57D"><p>Construction activities will include excavating a trench, installing a 1.8 metre diameter pipe, installing new underground valve chambers and performing testing and cleaning before the water main is connected to the existing water distribution system.</p><p>After construction, all work areas will be restored to similar or better condition.</p>​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></div>
How will this project impact me?How will this project impact me?<div class="ExternalClassFA34B85857A04CE4906419D8886F320B"><p>There will be times when some local residents and businesses may not be able to directly access their property by vehicle when construction activities block driveways. The project’s Community Liaison will work with residents and businesses in advance of construction to determine alternate options for access and parking. Whenever possible, local residents will be provided vehicle access to their property as long as it is deemed safe by the contractor. Emergency services will have access to properties at all times.</p>​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></div>
Work hoursWork hours<div class="ExternalClass43EBE584D93443DC8774AD6CCEEA9ABF"><p>All work will comply with City of Surrey bylaws or granted bylaw variances. Typical hours of work for this project are:</p><ul><li>Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am –6:00 pm</li> <br> </ul><p>There may be times when construction crew will need to work longer hours or on weekends to complete certain tasks, but Metro Vancouver will provide notification about these activities ahead of time.</p>​​<br></div>
Working with the communityWorking with the community<div class="ExternalClass5A1465F8B66C4B00BE5E21EBC66A4BD4"><p>Metro Vancouver is committed to minimizing construction impacts, working with the community to listen to concerns and interests and ensure they are considered as construction progresses.</p><p>The project team will:</p><ul><li>Connect with residents along the water main route to advise them of upcoming construction activities</li><li>Provide a dedicated Community Liaison to address any public questions or concerns</li><li>Work closely with the City of Surrey, residents, businesses and other community partners to identify and mitigate construction impacts early in the process​<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></li></ul>​​</div>
Project materialsProject materials<div class="ExternalClass055E8859D8094D14AE48295C4AE07B83"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i> </span>​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/Fact-Sheet-Section2BilingualUpdate-KennedyNewtonWaterMain.pdf" target="_blank">Fact Sheet - Section 2 Bilingual Update - Kennedy Newton Water Main</a>​</li> <li>​​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link"></i> </span>​<a href="/services/water/the-regional-system" target="_blank">Learn more about Metro Vancouver’s drinking water system</a></li></ul>​<br></div>

 

 

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