Flood Mitigation-Hardin Street and Clearwater Drive Upgrades
Introduction:
The Hardin Street and Clearwater Drive Upgrade Project is part of the Flood Mitigation program that aims to protect the downtown areas on the south side of Clearwater Drive. The project will raise the intersection to a 200-year flood protection level, in addition to upgrading the underground storm sewers with valves and sluice gates to prevent flooding through these pipes. The excavation will involve closing the intersection for the installation of manholes and pipes.
Map:
Map of construction work zone
Proposed Start and End Dates:
July 14, 2025-November 15, 2025
Contractor:
PME Inc.
Lead Department:
Project Management Office
Project Details:
The current scope of work for Hardin Street / Clearwater Drive construction includes the closure of the intersection of Clearwater Drive and Hardin Street for deep excavations to install new storm manholes for flood control purposes. Following the upgrades of the deep utilities, the intersection will be reconstructed at the proper elevation to meet the flood construction requirements.
Raising the intersection will require the following general scope items:
• Traffic accommodation for the temporary shutdown of the intersection of Clearwater Drive and Hardin Street, including road and lane closures, detour routes, and a temporary ramp access to Haxton Centre.
• Installation of new storm sewers and manholes.
• Modification to an existing watermain
• Installing new catch basins to improve surface drainage.
• Adjustment of all related items including traffic lights and bases, kiosks and fire hydrants.
Community Benefit:
The lower town site south of Clearwater Drive will have increased protection from 1 in 200-year floods. By increasing the height of the intersection, surface water will not enter the south side. Additionally, upgrading storm pipes with gates and valves will prevent flooding through these pipes.
Construction Impacts:
☐Temporary Water/Sewer
☒Parking & Vehicle Access
☐Garbage Pick Up
☐Driveway Interruption
☒Sidewalk Closure
☐Mailbox Relocation
☒Road or Lane Closure
☐Laydown Yard
☐Transit
☒Other
Parking & vehicle access
On street Parking will not be available during construction.
Road or lane closure and sidewalk closure
Please see the map for details.
Special Instructions for Residents:
The planned deep excavation requires full closures of Hardin St. and Clearwater Drive intersection. Access to Haxton Centre, Morimoto Drive and the Snye parking lot including boat ramps and docks will be provided via a temporary detour at Morrison Street. Please be aware that there may be periodic and temporary restrictions to the parking lot.
The pedestrian pathway along Morimoto Drive will not be affected.
Access to Surekha’s on Clearwater Drive will be maintained via Father Mercredi Street and Clear Water Drive. Access to the public-school board will be maintained via Hardin Street.
Additional details are also available in the construction update on Snye Point Park.
For more information, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663. You can also visit rmwb.ca/construction and subscribe for updates directly to your inbox.
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