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2020 Construction Projects
Find out what construction projects are scheduled locally throughout 2020.
- 55 Avenue Water Main Replacement
- Asphalt Overlays
- Asphalt Patching
- Public Works Shop Renovation & Addition
- 40 Ave & 53 St Traffic Signals
- 49 Avenue Reconstruction
- CCTV
55 Avenue Water Main Replacement
| Description | 55th Avenue was identified as an area in the City that was in need of an underground utility upgrade for water and sanitary. Since the water was determined to be an emergency, the City has been forced to replace the water main this fall. |
| Location(s) | 55 Avenue between Centennial Drive and 51 Street. |
| Start Date | September 14, 2020 |
| Estimated Completion Date | First week of November |
| Contractor | Alfresco Contractors Inc. |
| Road Closures | Full closure of 55 Avenue. Street parking prohibited. Access from back alley will remain for garbage pickup and school bus pickup |
| Temporary Utility Shutdowns | Temporary water will be supplied to affected residents during construction. |
| Other Information | Given the recent change in weather, the City would like to reinforce that it is very important to leave a tap in your home running at all times, even when you are not home. A light trickle of cold water is all that is necessary to keep the water flowing to prevent freezing. Note that there is no charge for any water consumption while your home is on temporary water service. The sanitary is still in need of replacement so until the sanitary sewer is replaced the City will not be able to pave the road surface. A temporary gravel surface will be used until all underground utility work is completed. Assuming budget is approved, we anticipate the sanitary sewer replacement will be completed next year. |
Asphalt Overlays
Asphalt Patching
| Description | This project will allow for patching of asphalt at locations where asphalt restoration is required due to utility repairs. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Estimated Start Date | August 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Estimated Completion Date | October 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Contractor | Kantrax Contractors Ltd. | ||||||||||||||||
| Road Closures | Notices will be posted on social media for road closures | ||||||||||||||||
| Temporary Utility Shutdowns | None | ||||||||||||||||
| Other Information | Kantrax is expected to return October 31, 2020 to complete Jubilee park and 4723 - 39 Ave |
Public Works Shop Renovation & Addition
40 Ave & 53 St Traffic Signals
| Description | This project will remove and replace the existing traffic signals at 40 Ave & 53 St. |
| Location(s) | 40 Avenue & 53 Street Intersection |
| Estimated Start Date | June 29, 2020 |
| Estimated Completion Date | October, 2020 |
| Contractor | HighLine Electrical Constructors Ltd. |
| Road Closures | lane closure during construction - Please follow all posted signage and use caution when driving through construction zones. |
| Temporary Utility Shutdowns | No |
| Other | New light poles have been installed. |
49th Avenue Reconstruction
| Description | This reconstruction project included repairs to water, stormwater and sanitary lines that were nearing failure. The road itself has been completely rebuilt from the base including the asphalt, concrete curb and gutters and sidewalks. There was also a boulevard added to the north side of the roadway. The surface work for this project was completed through a local improvement tax. The petition period for the local improvement ended on May 17, 2019. |
| Location(s) | 49th Avenue between 52nd Street & 53rd Street |
| Estimated Start Date | July 20, 2020 |
| Estimated Completion Date | August 7, 2020 |
| Contractor/Consultant | Surface Contractor: Kantrax Contractors Ltd. Line Painting Contractor: Lafrentz Landscaping Contractor: Seasonal Impact Consultant: McElhanney Consulting services |
| Road Closures | Road will remain open for the remainder of work. Please pay attention to lane and parking closures and work zones for the remainder of construction. |
| Temporary Utility Shutdowns | N/A |
| Other Information | Asphalt patch work remains at the northwest corner of 52 Street and 49 Avenue. Expected to be completed on October 31, 2020. Asphalt is now complete. Concrete work is now complete. Landscaping work is now complete. |
CCTV
| Description | This project completes the cleaning and video camera inspections of underground storm and sanitary infrastructure to identify issues to complete future repairs throughout the City of Wetaskiwin. |
| Location(s) | Northeast section of City |
| Start Date | April 20, 2020 |
| Estimated Completion Date | October 2020 |
| Contractors | Empipe Solutions Ltd. Sureway Construction Management Ltd. |
| Road Closures | No road closures. However, there will be various construction and/or work zones as required. |
| Temporary Utility Shutdowns | None |
| Other Information | Final line by Home Hardware and the southeast lift station will be inspected in November |