West End Sewer Separation and Watermain Replacement Project

project Update

May 11, 2026

Final paving work will begin in late May on 16th Street and 6th Avenue. Construction will include roadway milling, asphalt paving and pavement marking restoration where required with the goal of improving road conditions and neighbourhood safety.

• Dates: May 2026 - August 2026 (weather dependent)
• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, Saturdays: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Impacted Roads: View map
  • 16th Street – 10th Avenue to 6th Avenue
  • 6th Avenue – 18th Street to 20th Street
  • 8th Avenue – 20th Street to 14th Street 
  • London St, Dublin St, Hamilton St, and Nanaimo St – 16th Street to 14th Street

Some parking disruptions will occur on impacted roads to accommodate the necessary staging areas. We respectfully ask that residents and visitors not park in these areas.

Expect temporary road closures, traffic delays and sidewalk closures during construction. Alternate access points will be provided, and advance notice will be given.

Following paving, crews will undertake site restoration, including general clean-up, to return the area to a safe and fully functional condition.

April 17, 2026

Sixth Avenue between 18th Street and 20th Street will remain closed until May 30, 2026. This extension is required to allow project crews to safely complete several remaining phases of work. The delay is primarily due to ongoing underground infrastructure construction, including the installation and coordination of utility crossings along Stewardson Way. 

April 7, 2026

As part of the Heritage Zone Works Sewer Separation Program, nighttime work is scheduled along Stewartson Way and 18th Street to help minimize impacts during peak hours while maintaining public health and safety.

Night Work Details:

• Contractor: Sandpiper Contracting
• Date (tentative): April 26 to May 8, 2026
• Work hours: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
• Scope: Sewer separation works
• Emergency contact: Cole Bryant, Sandpiper Contracting, 604-834-9450
• Locations:
  • Stewartson Way
  • 18th Street

A temporary partial road closure will be in effect during this time. Residents and businesses may notice construction activity, including machinery, backup alarms, generators, pumps, lighting, and vacuum trucks.

To ensure the safety and convenience of the community, a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan has been developed to support the safe movement of traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists. Advance notifications will also be provided to neighbouring properties and businesses to help minimize any potential disruptions.

If you have any questions or concerns during the work, please contact Cole Bryant at 604-834-9450.

Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disruption to the community.

March 3, 2025

Sixth Avenue between 18th Street and 20th Street will now be closed until April 20th, 2026. The extended work is due to contractors locating unexpected infrastructure during excavation, resulting in the need to redesign and relocate some of the utilities. 

Traffic Impacts

• Full road closure of Sixth Avenue between 20th Street and 18th Street, 24/7
• Buses that normally run along Sixth Avenue will be re-routed to Eighth Avenue and return to their normal route at 12th Street. The #101 and #155 routes will be affected. 
• Some on-street parking will be removed temporarily during this period. The City's Transportation division will be monitoring the parking situation and modified as needed. 
• Traffic control personnel and signage will be in place to maintain safety.

Detour Map

November 7, 2025

Please be advised Sandpiper Contracting LLP is scheduled to start utility upgrades the week of November 17, 2025, along Eleventh Street from Third Avenue to Sixth Avenue. 

Duration: November 2025 - Spring 2026 (Weather dependent)

Impacted Roads:

Eleventh Street: Third Avenue to Sixth Avenue.  Road will be closed in segments to local traffic only. Temporary property access restrictions, as well as parking will be impacted. Please obey “no parking” signs as they will be moved daily. Temporary sidewalk restrictions.

PROJECT DETAILS

The project will include sewer separation work, installing green infrastructure (rain gardens), and replacing water mains that are at the end of their service life and due for replacement. The water main and sanitary sewer replacement program is intended to renew our aging infrastructure and to improve quality and capacity where required.

Duration

April 2024 to Spring 2027 (weather dependent)

Hours of Work
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Impacted Roads

Sixth Avenue - 20th Street to 18th Street
Duration: Fall 2023 - Summer 2025

16th Street - Tenth Avenue to Fifth Avenue 
Duration: Spring 2024 - Fall 2025

18th Street - Tenth Avenue to Sixth Avenue
Duration: Fall 2024 - Spring 2026

20th Street - Tenth Avenue to Sixth Avenue 
Duration: Winter 2026 - Spring 2027

For more information on this project, please contact Amir Aminpour, Project Manager, at 604-515-3796 or  or