Project Type
Roads
Underground Infrastructure
Project #
EN1535
Status
In Progress
Estimated Completion
June 2026
The City is replacing the pressure reducing valve (PRV) chamber located in the intersection of Welham Road and Saunders Road. The PRV chamber is an integral component of the City’s water distribution system that regulates water pressures within the system; the valve in a watermain automatically lowers the incoming high-water pressure to a safer, consistent downstream level to protect plumbing systems and reduce water waste.
Project Updates
May 15, 2026
- The new PRV chamber has been installed, including Phase 2 of the new watermain. Final connections will be complete the week of May 19.
- Backfilling and regrading the affected boulevards will also start the week of May 19, followed by removing and restoring new concrete curbs, bus pads, and the asphalt roadway.
- All work is on track to be completed by June 15, with the road being reopened at that time.
- In the meantime, the Saunders and Welham intersection will remain closed. Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times. Motorists are asked to continue following posted detours and construction signage. Detour details are available at barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
Schedule
- 2025: Detailed design
- April–June 2026: Construction
Project Features
- Remove the existing PRV from the middle of the intersection and install a new PRV chamber outside of the paved surface.
- Commission the new PRV chamber
- Relocate the watermain to accommodate the new location of the PRV.
- Remove and replace asphalt as necessary.
- Restore the disturbed areas
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