Gunn Street Reconstruction

Project Type
Road Construction
Project #
2021-004T
Status
In Progress
Estimated Completion
2024

This project includes the complete reconstruction of Gunn Street from Peel Street to St. Vincent Street, including new sanitary sewer, storm sewer, watermain, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt.

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Gunn street construction area

 
Most of the infrastructure along Gunn Street was constructed in the early to mid-1950's and is at or approaching the end of its maximum potential life. It has experienced age-related deterioration or physical failure (watermain breaks, etc.), and is need of replacement.

This area was identified as a candidate for full right of way reconstruction based on aggregated risk associated with surface and subsurface infrastructure. Given the age and deteriorated condition of the infrastructure, other lifecycle strategies are not expected to significantly extend the existing remaining life of current assets or deliver expected service levels.

Full reconstruction of the right of way will improve service levels to the community, allow the City to monitor the performance of the assets over time, and bundle the application of future lifecycle activities together. This will reduce capital and operating costs in the long term, minimize disruption to the community, and limit environmental damages from construction. Learn about pavement management

Project Updates

November 20, 2023

Gunn Street is now open to through traffic. The base asphalt has been placed, all driveways have been restored, and topsoil and sod have been completed throughout. 

You will still see some activity around Gunn Street while the new streetlights are activated and the old streetlights are removed. We expect this work to happen before the new year. 

The contractor will return in the spring of 2024 to clean up some minor deficiencies noted throughout, and to pave the final asphalt surface.

We thank every resident on Gunn Street and all adjacent streets for your patience and cooperation during this road reconstruction project. The November 2023 Information Bulletin is being delivered to nearby residents. 

Project Features

  • Sanitary Sewer
  • Storm Sewer and services 
  • Watermain and services
  • Sidewalk (north side only)    
  • Curb and gutter
  • Road restoration
  • Street lighting upgrades

Schedule 

PhaseTiming
Construction Phase 1: Davidson to Peel2022
Construction Phase 2: Davidson to St. Vincent2023
Construction Phase 3: Surface Course Asphalt - Peel to St. Vincent2024

Affected Services

Hydro, Telephone, Cable TV, and Gas services should not be affected by the construction, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Water Services

Some temporary interruptions in the water service may occur. Notice of the timing of the water interruption will be provided.

Sanitary Service

Your sanitary sewer service may be interrupted for a short time to switch your service over to the new sewer. Notice of the timing of the sanitary sewer interruption will be provided.

Curbside Collection

On the normal curbside collection day, place all garbage, organics, recyclables and yard waste materials at the front of your property as usual. The City’s waste pickup contractor is anticipated to have limited access through the construction site. If the City’s waste pickup contractor does not have access, the construction contractor will remove these items and take them to outside of the construction zone, for pickup by the City’s waste pickup contractor.

Your garbage cans, organics bin and recycling boxes will be returned to your property later that day. Please mark your address on all of your containers.

It is very important that you take your refuse and recyclable items to the front of your property by 7am, otherwise these items might not be picked up.

Safety

The contractor is required to conduct his work in a safe manner, including working in the middle of the roadway with through traffic. We ask that you take extra caution during the construction period to ensure everyone’s safety.

Emergency Services

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

Access to Properties

All reasonable efforts will be made to maintain vehicle access to driveways. However, there may be some temporary interruptions to access during construction while construction vehicles maneuver. Access will be restored as quickly as possible.

The Contractor will provide prior notice of any imminent access restrictions to the businesses and residents. Pedestrian access to all homes and businesses will be maintained during construction.

Traffic Impacts

The contractor will use traffic control measures to permit through traffic through the construction site. Typically this will include using traffic cones to steer drivers around the contractor’s vehicles, which will frequently be parked in the centre of the roadway where sanitary maintenance structures (manholes) are. Occasionally, flag persons will be required to assist with traffic control.