About the Project
Location: Uplands – Humber Catchment
Type of Work: Separation of sewer line from a combined collection system.
Stage: Phase One Construction
This project is the first phase of a sewer separation project in the Uplands neighbourhood, the Humber Catchment. The existing, combined collection system is comprised of two main catchment areas – Humber and Rutland.
- Construction of a new gravity stormwater system (approximately 3.5 km), including mains, manholes, catch basins and leads
- Installation of new service connections to each house (approximately 120)
- Installation of new streetlights
- Construction of two new ocean outfalls
If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact engineering@oakbay.ca.
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Traffic Impacts
- Beach Drive will be closed to non-local traffic only.
- Local access will be maintained throughout the project.
- Access to private driveways will be maintained.
- Pedestrian and cyclist access though site will be permitted using the sidewalk.
- Traffic control will be in place for the safety of everyone and is to be obeyed.
- Non-Local traffic will be detoured using Lansdowne Road.