Carnarvon Street Watermain Replacement

The initial work involved utility locates. A utility locate is the process of identifying and marking underground utility lines, such as gas, water, electrical, and telecommunications, before excavation begins. This work may involve hydrovac excavation and, where necessary, jackhammers to carefully expose and confirm the location of existing utilities. These activities can generate high levels of intermittent noise.

Now that utility locates are complete, the contractor will begin excavating the road to access the existing watermain. This may involve jackhammers or other equipment to break and remove the existing pavement, followed by excavation to access the watermain. The replacement of the watermain itself will generally involve more moderate levels of construction noise.

Check out Anvil Centre on the second floor or the New Westminster Public Library. There are tables and free wifi available at both locations.

The project will renew the water infrastructure after the watermain break in the spring. Although a temporary fix was put in place after the watermain break, this full renewal will help ensure reliability of the water distribution system providing water to homes and businesses downtown.