Main Street Reconstruction Update - June 22, 2018
It is with great enthusiasm that we are now starting to talk about the reconstruction of our Main Street from Robert Street heading south. There is still work to be done on the hill, but the outlook for the coming weeks suggest that progress is as scheduled. It is also worth noting that the streetscaping (sod, interlocking stones, benches and social areas) will be initiated in mid-July according to the contractor. This will begin at the Wolfe Street end of the project and progress south until completed. JB Enterprises Ltd. has completed the following work for the week ending June 22nd, 2018:
- Continue installation of Sanitary Main and Stormwater Main from Water Street/Simcoe Street to Robert Street;
- Continue the installation of the Watermain from Water Street/Simcoe Street heading south on Main Street;
- Installation of Sanitary, Storm, and Water services from Water Street/Simcoe Street heading south on Main Street;
- Excavation and Granular Placement on Main Street south from Tessier Lane to Water Street/Simcoe Street, which will act as the eventual road bed;
- Watermain Installation completed from Tessier Lane south to Water Street/Simcoe Street;
- Flushing and bacteriological testing of watermain from Tessier Lane to Water Street/Simcoe Street underway;
- Driveways and entrances Prepared for new asphalt from Wolfe Street to Tessier Lane;
- Excavation of Granular and Sub-drain placement south on Main Street beyond the Water Street/Simcoe Street intersection ongoing;
- Concrete Road Base removal on Main Street from Water Street/Simcoe Street to Robert Street is Ongoing;
- Topsoil in Boulevards started at Wolfe Street heading south on Main Street; and,
- Sanitary, Storm, and Water services completed up to Water Street.
- Placement of the temporary watermain in the area between Robert Street and Poyntz Street with pre servicing being initiated.
The following items are scheduled to be completed for the week of June 25th, 2018 to June 29th, 2018:
- Continue Sanitary Main and Stormwater Main installation from Water Street/Simcoe Street to Robert Street;
- Continue Watermain installation from Water Street/Simcoe Street heading south on Main Street;
- Continue installing Sanitary, Storm, and Water services from Water Street/Simcoe Street heading south on Main;
- Pre servicing with Water and Sanitary services from Robert Street to Poyntz Street;
- Tie in new Watermain to water services from Tessier Lane to Water Street/Simcoe Street;
- Continue Concrete Road Base removal on Main from Water Street/Simcoe Street to Robert Street; and,
- Continue Excavation, Granular placement, and Sub-drain placement south on Main Street beyond Water Street/Simcoe Street.
JB Enterprises will have staff completing works in the areas where sidewalks have been placed on Saturday June 23, 2018 but we have been advised that the work being completed will be minor in nature.
A map has been produced for the business area between Poyntz Street and Robert Street which highlights the different parking options if you plan on visiting any of our local shops and businesses. You will see that the map identifies the area as being in the preparation phase so vehicle access is still permitted.
We continue to thank you for your patience and continued support during this work. 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