July 13, 2012

As utility work on Davis Drive continues, Enbridge will be boring under the Holland River to install a new segment of gas main.

• Dates: Starting Monday, July 16 for approximately five weeks*
• Hours of work: 7am – 4pm

Work description

• Crews will be setting up three work areas: in front of the Chamber of Commerce/Seniors’ Meeting Place and in front of the 514 Davis Drive parking lot. (see diagram)
• The new gas main will be installed using directional drilling, a technique used to install underground pipes, conduits and cables. A drill is used to create an underground tunnel and later to pull the pipe through underground, which minimizes the disruption.
• Occasionally, there will be noise, dust and vibration disturbances with this work.
• Note: There will be no disruption to gas services.

Traffic and parking impacts

• Eastbound curb lane closures near work areas will be required intermittently.
• No parking in work areas. The Seniors’ Meeting Place members can park in the rear parking area behind the building.
• At times, the driveway to the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce/Seniors’ Meeting Place may be narrowed due to work in the immediate area.

Pedestrian and bus stop impacts

• The Tom Taylor Trail detour path may be shifted slightly to accommodate the work – pedestrians and cyclists should follow on site signage.
• Bus stops and sidewalks may also be affected, please follow signs for direction.
• As required, a paid duty officer will be on site to direct traffic and pedestrians. 

If you have questions about the rapidway project, please visit vivanext.com, or contact:

Michelle Dudzik
Community Liaison Specialist
Telephone: 905.886.6767 Ext.1096
Cell: 905.716.7663
Email: michelle.dudzik@york.ca

*Please note: As with all construction projects, some of the work will have noise impacts. In addition, construction dates are subject to change. We’ll provide advance notice whenever possible.