July 2026 Updates

July 27 Update:

Work planned week of July 27 to July 31

• Continue sanitary sewer installation, including excavation, installation of sanitary maintenance holes, installation of the sanitary mainline, and backfilling of the sanitary structures and sewer main.
• Watermain work at the intersection of Bay Street and Sarah Street to prepare for the watermain installation phase of the project.

Work completed week of July 20 to July 24

• Work completed this week included the installation of approximately 50m of sanitary sewer main with mainline installation continuing.
• Crews encountered bedrock during sanitary sewer installation. Residents may have noticed increased noise while rock-breaking activities were underway. Vibration levels are continuously monitored to ensure they remain within allowable limits.
• 10-day notice for the upcoming overnight water interruption was delivered to affected residents and businesses on July 17, 2026. A 72-hour notice will be delivered prior to the water interruption.

Community impacts

• Construction activities are scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 25.
• Business in the construction zone remain open and accessible to customers.
• An overnight water disruption is scheduled for this coming week. A notice will be delivered 72 hours prior to the residents that have already received a 10-day notice last week.

July 20 Update

Work planned Week of July 18 to July 24

• Crews will continue installing new sanitary sewer infrastructure, progressing toward John Street.

Work completed Week of July 13 to July 17

• Installation of new sanitary sewer infrastructure within the project area.

Community impacts

• Construction activities are scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 18.
• Businesses in the construction zone remain open and accessible, and customers are encouraged to continue supporting local businesses.
• Pedestrians are asked to use the designated walkway through the work zone and follow all posted signs to help keep everyone safe.
  
  

July 10 Project Update

Work planned Week of July 10 to July 16

• Crews will continue to install sanitary sewer.

Work completed Week of July 3 to July 9

• A new maintenance hole was installed on Sarah Street, and crews began laying new sanitary sewer pipe to the east of this location.

Community impacts

• Businesses in the construction zone remain open and accessible to customers.
• Bay Street remains full closed. Motorist are encouraged to use the posted detours.
• An overnight water service interruption is anticipated in the coming weeks Affected residents will receive both a 10-day notice and a 72-hour notice prior to the water interruption.

July 6 Project Update

Work planned week of July 6 to 10

• Crews are completing the setup and testing of the temporary sanitary sewer bypass system to support upcoming sewer replacement work.
• Installation of the new sanitary sewer will begin at Sarah Street and continue eastward.

Work completed week of June 29 to July 3

• Project team worked with Enbridge to develop a plan to safely work around existing natural gas infrastructure.

Community impacts

• Business in the construction zone remain open and accessible to customers.
• Bay Street remains closed between Sarah Street and Muskoka Road. Motorists are encouraged to use the posted detours.
• An overnight water service interruption is anticipated in the coming weeks. Affected residents will receive both a 10‑day notice and a 72‑hour notice prior to the scheduled interruption.