Watermain Lining Project: Notice 3 - June 30, 2023

Dear Resident,

This letter is to provide an update following the Virtual Public Information Centre held on May 31,

2023, for the watermain lining project located within the Newmarket Heights neighbourhood. The Town

of Newmarket has awarded this contract to Fer-Pal Ltd. The project will involve 3.7 kilometers of

watermain lining, fire hydrant replacement, new fire hydrants and sidewalk enhancements.

Preliminary construction work is scheduled to start in July and is expected to last until the late

fall, depending on the weather.

Watermain lining is less obstructive compared to open cutting, removing, and replacing the

watermain. However, residents should still anticipate minor traffic delays due to the construction.

There will be a number of excavated pits in boulevards, roadways, and sidewalks, which will be well

signed and fenced. Please proceed with caution while driving in this area during the construction.

We expect to have a temporary road closure on Gwillimbury Road between Penn Avenue and Lindsay

Avenue as part of this work. A detour route will be in place with signage directing motorists from

Penn Avenue to Lindsay Avenue/Longford Drive. There will be no impact to emergency vehicles or

garbage collection as part of this road closure.

As with all construction works, residents may experience dust, noise and vibration. The Town and

its contractor will limit these inconveniences as much as possible. We also understand that

children may be curious about the construction activities and equipment, so we kindly ask parents

to keep children and pets out of the construction areas, both during and after working hours.

Should you have any questions regarding the project prior to or during the work, please reach out

to Eric Engman, Project Manager, Capital Projects, at the Town of Newmarket by emailing

eengman@newmarket.ca or by calling 905-895-5193 ext. 2519. We thank you for your patience and

indulgence during this work.

To learn more about the project, please visit www.heynewmarket.ca/NewmarketHeights