Chesterfield Baker Tareyton

Update October 1, 2020:

The contractor continues to work on the water and sewer main replacement, and is on track to complete the project on schedule. Restoration work has begun, and some areas have already received topsoil and hydroseed. The Township has used both hydroseed and sod on recent projects, and have determined that hydroseed provides the best value and performance. While sod provides a finished look right away, it requires significantly more care to establish permanently, and creates many callbacks due to poor performance. Hydroseed is grown onsite, has a better root structure, and performs better. If there are issues, they are significantly easier to address with hydroseed as the area can be top-dressed and seeded; whereas dead sod must be removed and new sod blended in. Finally, sod is approximately ten times the cost of hydroseed and is a significant budget item for capital projects. The estimated savings on this project are expected to be $60,000. The contractor is required to meet certain quality requirements as part of the construction contract. Residents are not responsible for watering the seeded areas. Staff will assess the condition of the seeded areas again in the spring and will arrange for reseeding and touch-ups where necessary. Driveway reinstatement and final touch-ups should begin soon. If you have concerns with the restoration, please contact Joe Gratton, Loyalist Township's project supervisor, at 613-386-7351, ext. 172, to address concerns as early as possible.

In March 2021, a letter was hand delivered to update the neighbourhood on infrastructure upgrades along Chesterfield Drive, Tareyton Road and Bakers Lane.

The project will be tendered with two options and the work could either include watermain and sanitary service relining, or full replacement of sanitary sewers, water-mains and associated structures. Road works will include road base improvements and a new asphalt surface. Existing ditches will be cleaned out, reinstating proper ditching on each side of the road, and driveway culverts replaced.

The water, sewer and right-of-way drainage upgrades could be disruptive at times as it will require open road work and updating the culvert system. The Contractor will be required to maintain access to all driveways; however, circumstances may cause temporary access restrictions. If this is to occur the Contractor will contact affected residents individually to plan for any closures and make every attempt to accommodate special circumstances.

These infrastructure updates should lead to:

Fewer service interruptions,
Improved right-of-way drainage,
Preserving the road base and ensuring the new asphalt lasts for its designed service life, &
Updated water and sewer infrastructure to help provide reliable service for years to come.

Construction will start soon on infrastructure improvements on Chesterfield Drive, Tareyton Road, and Bakers Lane.

You can view the construction drawings here.

In June 2021, a letter was hand delivered to update the neighbourhood on infrastructure upgrades along Chesterfield Drive, Tareyton Road and Bakers Lane.

Loyalist Township has finalized the construction contract with Gordon Barr Limited for the work on your street. Residents will start seeing activity on site beginning in mid-June 2021, and excavation work will likely start the first week of July 2021. They anticipate having the project finished on schedule by the end of November 2021. Tentatively the contractor intents to start work on Chesterfield Drive at the Sherwood intersection, then Tareyton, and finally Bakers Lane, but this could be subject to change.

The Reconstruction work shall consist of the following:

1.Watermain Replacement complete with service laterals to the property line.
2.Sanitary Sewer Replacement complete with service laterals to the property line.
3.Roadway Reconstruction complete with entrance culverts and driveway reinstatement; of the disturbed area.
4.Topsoil and sod/seed restoration of all disturbed areas.

During this project there will be occasional water service interruptions to facilitate this work. Residents will be notified well in advance of any shut down.

The Contractor will maintain access to all driveways; however, circumstances may cause temporary disruptions. If this is to occur the Contractor will contact affected residents individually to plan for any closures and make every attempt to accommodate special circumstances.

Gordon Barr Ltd will endeavour to accommodate residents to the best of their ability during the reconstruction process. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Gordon Barr’s Site Supervisor, Aaron Borjeson at 613 561 0772, or their Project Manager, Mark Kent at 613 888 8703

Loyalist Township is committed to ensuring that this project will have the least impact to property owners along the road and a Township representative will be on site at all times during the work. They will be more than happy to discuss any questions or concerns you have.

Update - July 21, 2021

You have likely noticed an increase in construction activity over the past few weeks as the contractor starts to mobilize on to site. During construction, your home will receive water through an above-ground temporary piping network installed across the front yard of the homes on your street. A hose attached to the temporary by-pass will be connected to your home at an excavation that has been made at the water shut off at the front of your property. The temporary water supply network and the rehabilitated water main will be disinfected prior to hook up to your home in accordance with Loyalist Township Procedures for Disinfection of Water Mains and, once in service, is treated the same as any of the Township’s other water infrastructure.

From time to time, the contractor will have to turn off the water supply to your home for short periods of time to allow for these connections to take place. You will be notified in advance of any scheduled interruption in service. However, this may not always be possible, for example, if a water main break occurs. You may also experience rusty water while work is taking place. If this happens, let the water run until it flows clear.

Please use care around the above ground pipes to ensure there is no disruption to the water service. If you notice an issue, have questions or concerns with the system, please contact the Township right away and we will address the concern

Underground services on your property

To help us plan, and to protect your property, we ask that if you live on Chesterfield, Tareyton, or Bakers, you please provide us with information about any private underground services you may have on your property. Examples include a continuous operating sump pump, emergency sump pump, inground irrigation systems or any other drainage line that could be disturbed during construction. We want to be sure that we don't damage or block your services during construction. We need to know where your pipes are to be able to protect them. If you have not yet had a chance to provide this information to the Township and wish to do so now, please contact the Township at your earliest convenience.

Providing Feedback

A virtual information session for the community to learn more about the project was held on April 1, 2021. At this session Township staff presented design details and other project information. A recording of the presentation is available on the Loyalist Township YouTube channel.

In addition, Township staff are available to meet at your residence (physically distanced), or virtually during the week of April 5, 2021 to discuss any questions you have about the project. Please contact the undersigned at the phone number or e-mail below to set up an appointment or to discuss any other questions or concerns.

If you have any information to share with us, you can do it by emailing the Project Supervisor, who is also available to meet at your residence to discuss any concerns you may have in person.

Joe Gratton
Project Supervisor
613-386-7351 Ext. 172
jgratton@loyalist.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scope of this project?

This project could either include watermain and sanitary service relining, or the full replacement and upgrades to sanitary sewers, water-mains and associated structures. A request for proposals will let contractors submit a proposal for either relining or full replacement. Final determination will be made on a best value within available budget evaluation. Drainage improvements, new driveway culverts and a new asphalt surface will also be done with either option.

What is the budget for this project?

Approximately $2.5 million.

Why is the project necessary?

Currently, the infrastructure is at the end of its service life and according to our asset management plan it is scheduled for replacement. There have been several water main breaks in this area and utilities has noted difficulty operating some of the water valves. There are also significant drainage issues along this road, including berming along the shoulders which is preventing storm water from getting into the ditches and creating ponding. The lack of ditches along the road is also not allowing the road granulars to drain, leading to a decreased road surface life.

What is the benefit of this work to residents?

This project will lead to fewer service interruptions in the area, ensure that reliable service can be provided for years to come, as well as improve the on-street drainage.

Why are the ditches being reinstated?

The ditches serve two purposes, They keep the road base dry by allowing water to drain out from the road base, and they provide a proper overland flow route for stormwater to get the Township’s storm water system. In some locations within the project area, the ditches have been filled in. This is preventing the road base from draining properly and is also causing storm runoff to run down the shoulder of the road instead of the ditch causing erosion issues.

Will sidewalks be installed?

Sidewalks are not included as part of this project.