Upcoming Storm Sewer Replacement on Notre-Dame Street

The Township Council has approved a contract with Coalwater Excavation Inc. to proceed with the replacement of storm water sewers on Notre-Dame Street. This work is necessary to upgrade aging infrastructure, improve drainage, and to be more resilient to the climate change.

Construction Timeline

• Preparation work and survey to begin June 3, 2025
• Construction work to begin around June 23, 2025
• Estimated Completion: Winter 2025 (Final touch-ups and landscaping in Spring 2026)

Project Location

We encourage you to visit the Municipal 511 website (www.municipal511.ca) for updates regarding construction, road closures, and detour information. This service provides a map-based road information system to keep the community informed.

Scope of Work

The replacement of the storm water sewers includes:

• Pre-condition Survey of surrounding properties
• Exploratory Openings via a Vacuum Truck
• Relocation of a watermain
• Installation of new storm water sewers and outlets
• Replacement of some sidewalks
• Repaving of the entire road segment and replacing the road structure

Traffic Control – Staged Construction

The project will be completed in three key stages, as outlined below:

• Stage 1: Construction within the southern half of Notre-Dame Street while keeping the northern half open with portable traffic lights.
• Stage 2: Mirrored construction operations in the northern half of Notre-Dame Street while allowing flow in the southern half.
• Stage 3: A temporary closure of Notre-Dame Street will be required for up to two weeks to install underground infrastructure at the intersection of Notre-Dame Street and Lapalme Street. Detour signage will be posted. Please refer to Municipal 511 for detour maps and for regular updates.

Information for Property Owners, Tenants and Business Owners 

Pre-condition Survey

Construction may cause vibrations due to heavy compaction and driving equipment. In rare cases, this can lead to damage to structures or contents.

To document existing conditions, Englobe Engineering—a sub-consultant to Coalwater Excavation Inc.—will conduct a pre-condition survey starting June 3rd, 2025, and continuing over the following weeks. This survey would include photographic and/or video documentation to assist with potential claims.

Temporary Water Supply

During construction, some properties will experience temporary disruptions to water service due to necessary water works. To ensure uninterrupted access to potable water, the Contractor will provide temporary water supply connections to affected residences and businesses.

Temporary potable water supply will be connected via a Y at an outside tap or to the existing water service.

Property owners and businesses should contact the contractor directly to communicate any special water supply requirements beyond these standard measures. Additionally, written notices will be provided at least 48 hours before any planned disruption to water service.

Water Pressure & Quality Concerns

If you experience any changes in water pressure or have concerns about water quality, please contact the Township of Russell as soon as possible to report the issue.

For further information regarding water service interruptions, please contact:

Carl Charbonneau

Estimator, Project Manager

Coalwater Excavation Inc.

613-324-3378

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Coalwater Excavation Inc. directly or reach out to the Project Manager from the Infrastructure Department at the Township of Russell at: infrastructure@russell.ca or 613-443-1747.

To learn more about the project, please refer to the township’s website at www.russell.ca/NotreDameSt.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the infrastructure in your community.