Main Street Reconstruction Update - July 20, 2018

20 July 2018

Main Street ongoing reconstruction

It has been an eventful week with our Main Street Reconstruction project and still the staff of JB Enterprises keep pushing on toward the next phase. Underground works have been completed in the Robert Street intersection but the streetscaping works to be completed in the near future will make this a hub for our Town as the final product will be both inviting and visually appealing.   JB Enterprises Ltd. has completed the following work for the week ending July 20th, 2018:

  • Robert Street and Main Street intersection closed and underground works complete;
  • Pressure testing, swabbing, flushing, and chlorination of  the Water Main in the Main Street and Robert Street Intersection complete;
  • New Water Main tied in from Water Street/Simcoe Street to Robert Street including businesses and Residents;
  • Excavation, Granular Placement and sub-drain installation on Main Street south from Water Street/Simcoe Street to Robert Street;
  • Sanitary Main and Storm Main installations have begun heading south from Robert Street to Poyntz Street;
  • Asphalt Driveways have been restored from Wolfe Street to Tessier Lane;
  • Sidewalk Installed from Tessier Lane to Water Street/Simcoe Street  on both the East and West sides; and,
  • Temporary water main has been removed from Water Street/Simcoe Street to Robert Street.

The following items are scheduled to be completed for the week of July 23rd, 2018 to July 27th, 2018:

  • Continue above ground works at the Robert Street and Main Street intersection;
  • Continue Sanitary Main and Storm Main installations from Robert Street to Poyntz Street;
  • Tie in or connect the new Water Main in the Main Street and Robert Street Intersection;
  • Start Water Main heading south towards Poyntz Street from Robert Street;
  • Street Light Re-locations from Water Street/Simcoe Street to Robert Street;
  • Continue curb from 63 Main to intersection of Robert Street and Main Street.;
  • Removal and/or reorganization of the material at the Boat Launch Area;
  • Relocate Sanitary Bypass south to Poyntz Street intersection; and,
  • Place Granulars in the intersection of Main Street and Robert Street in preparation for concrete, asphalt and decorative pavers.

 

JB Enterprises has informed the Town that they will be working on Saturday July 21, 2018 to complete roads works in the intersection of Robert Street and Main Street.

To this point, all of our communication regarding detour routes and vehicles has been geared towards the safe operation of motor vehicles.  At this point we would like to remind pedestrians to be extra cautious when moving through the construction zones as the risks associated with an active construction zone are abundant, but definitely not limited to vehicular traffic.  Trip hazards, excessive noise and dust are just a few of the hazards that exist in addition to the vehicles traffic.  Remember to always keep yourself safe and don’t rely on others for your own safety.  If you need assistance, don’ hesitate to ask any of the workers on site. 

With the installation of the sanitary bypass pumps at the intersection of Poyntz Street, there may be a minimized turn lane.  Please use caution when proceeding through the intersection and be courteous to others.     

Thank you to everyone for your continued patience and understanding.  Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Public Works Department at 549-7992 or visit the Town of Penetanguishene website at www.penetanguishene.ca.


Bryan Murray, P. Eng.
Director of Public Works
Town of Penetanguishene

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