WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Georgina replacing old iron water mains in Jackson’s Point

Yorkregion.com
June 21, 2023

Georgina is replacing old iron water mains in sections of Jackson’s Point.

Water mains in the Cockburn neighbourhood were installed in the late 1960s and have reached the end of their life cycle. The old iron water mains are heavily corroded, causing discoloured water and sediment in the drinking water.

JUST THE FACTS

Location: water mains to be replaced on Grew and Sunnidale boulevards, Meadowlea and Faircrest avenues and O’Connor Drive

Work to be done: Old iron water mains are to be replaced with new PVC pipes and new fire hydrants installed in the area

Timeline: Construction is scheduled to be complete in November. Construction work takes place Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with occasional work after hours and on weekends

Impact to area residents: Water supply to the property may be shut off for a two-hour period during construction. Residents will be given two weeks’ notice as well as a reminder 48 hours prior to turning off the water

Road restrictions will be in place. Residents will be notified of any temporary restrictions to driveway access

Residents can expect regular water flushing during construction.

Budget for the entire water main construction project is about $4 million

For more information on the project, visit georgina.ca/CockburnWatermain.