Lawrence Drive Watermain Replacement

Project Overview

Lawrence Drive is an existing municipal roadway within the City of Thorold. The City’s Engineering Department has completed the detailed design and tendering phase for the Lawrence Drive Watermain Replacement Project, which extends from Sullivan Avenue to Collier Road North, as shown in the Contract Drawings (Appendix A) The city plans to install a new 150 mm diameter PVC watermain connecting to the existing watermains at Sullivan Avenue and Collier Road North. The primary goal of this project is to provide new water infrastructure along Lawrence Drive, ensuring an uninterrupted water supply for Thorold residents, improve watermain efficiency, reduce watermain breaks and adequately servicing the surrounding areas.

Scope Overview

The project involves replacing approximately 395 meters of existing 150 mm diameter cast iron watermain with a new PVC watermain. This includes all associated appurtenances (water values, main stops, curb stops, service reconnections, trench restoration, and surface restoration.

All work will be completed in accordance with the approved engineering drawings and specifications, the latest edition of the Niagara Peninsula Contract Standard Documents (NPCSD), OPSS.MUNI specifications, Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), and all relevant federal, provincial, regional, and City of Thorold standards and regulations.

Project Location

The project will take place on Lawrence Drive between:

• Sullivan Avenue
• Collier Road North / Stewart Avenue

Project Impacts

During the construction of the Lawrence Drive Watermain Replacement Project, residents may experience the following:

• Temporary traffic disruptions and construction activities
• Inconvenience due to road disruptions
• Intermittent driveway closures, with advance notice provided
• Temporary water service interruptions necessary for connecting the new watermain and water services within the project limits

A minimum of 48 hours' notice will be given before planned water shutdowns, except in emergencies. Residents are kindly asked to exercise patience while the city’s contractor undertakes this work.

All removed items during the construction will be restored to their pre-existing condition. Additionally, the contractor’s subcontractor will conduct a pre-construction survey to assess and document the current conditions of neighboring properties before the work commences. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, as it provides the basis for submission of claims should there be any impacts resulting from the watermain construction project.

The City’s Retained Contractor

Nexterra Substructures Incorporated has been contracted by the City of Thorold to carry out the work.

The City’s Engineering Consultant

Urban Environmental and Management (UEM) has been hired by the City of Thorold to provide contract administration and inspection services for the Lawrence Drive Watermain Replacement Project.