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.
Project Updates
Norfolk Road Water Shutoff - Sept 18
Public Works will be connecting the new water main to properties on the 3200 block of Norfolk Road on Thurs. Sept. 18. Properties will be without water for four to five hours. Notification of water shutoff will also be delivered to affected residents.
Find updates on this project alongside background on the project and its engagement history by visiting our Connect Oak Bay public engagement platform.
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.