NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION - Parnell Road Reconstruction

P22-063 Parnell Road Reconstruction
Vine Street to Niagara Street

The City of St. Catharines is carrying out road reconstruction and underground
infrastructure improvements on Parnell Road from Vine Street to Niagara Street.

Approximate locations of the construction limits are show in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Project Limits

The scope of the construction project includes:

• Replacing the existing cast iron watermain with a new PVC watermain. This will include the replacement of water services within the road allowance to the property line on Parnell Road from Richelieu Drive to Niagara Street.
• Reconnection of all water services to the new watermain.
• Minor sewer spot repairs
• Rehabilitation of three (3) culverts
• Full road reconstruction from Vine Street to Niagara Street. This work will
• include: 
  • Improved grading and drainage
  •  New curbs and gutters
  •  New sidewalks
  •  New raised intersection at Vine Street and Parnell Road
  •  Walker’s Creek trailhead improvements
  • Restoration of boulevards and driveways.
  • New all-way stop at Richelieu Drive and Parnell Road
  • Trimming of trees and any tree removals within the City right-of-way required for the work.

Rankin Construction Inc. has been awarded the construction contract. Construction
for this project is anticipated to start in April 2026 and will continue until December 2026
(weather dependent), with final restorations possibly in Spring 2027. Preliminary site works including tree trimming, tree removals, and culvert area site preparations may start earlier.

Every effort will be made to maintain access to abutting properties and to minimize
inconvenience to businesses, residents, pedestrians, and motorists. A Construction Inspector will be present on the site during construction and can be contacted for information.

In order to protect construction workers and the public and to complete the work safely and in a timely manner, temporary lane restrictions will be in place for most of the construction operations. Road closures and detours will be avoided as much as possible. Although the contractor will implement necessary traffic control measures, minor traffic congestion or delays will be unavoidable at certain times. The contractor will ensure that Emergency Services have access to properties throughout construction. Please contact us if you have any specific accessibility requirements or concerns. Although the contractor is required to provide safe pedestrian access, care should be exercised when walking through or near any construction zones.

The contractor will be using City right-of-way property including boulevards for storage of materials used for the construction works. Restoration of boulevards will be completed at the end of the project.

Pre-construction Inspections
Prior to construction, representatives from OZA Inspections Ltd. may be contacting you (depending on proximity to the construction area) to arrange for a courtesy precondition inspection survey of the interior and exterior of your building. The purpose of this inspection is to determine and document any existing cracking or other damages prior to the commencement of construction. This information can then be used to determine the extent of the Contractor's responsibility in the unlikely event should any damage to your building occur during construction.

OZA Inspections Ltd. representatives will have identification with them. Garbage and Recycling Collection during Construction. As a result of the proposed construction, it may at times be difficult for the garbage and recycling vehicles to collect your curbside waste. Therefore, until the construction work is completed to a point where the vehicles may travel safely in your area at their normal collection time, we are requesting that the curbside garbage and recycling be placed out for collection by 6:30 a.m. (Tuesdays) or alternatively the evening before your scheduled curbside collection day. The garbage and recycling trucks will be dispatched regularly; however, if there is no access to pick up the curbside waste in front of your property due to construction, the construction crews may relocate the garbage to a
more convenient area for pick-up before starting work each morning. Garbage bin collections on private property are not expected to be affected except for the possible traffic-related delays. Thank you for your cooperation in this regard.

Disruption to Water Service
Your water service may need to be shut off at some point during construction if your property is within the construction area. This is so crews can connect newly installed watermains to the City’s existing watermain system and/or service lines to individual properties. You will be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of all planned water shut offs. There is also the possibility for emergency unplanned water shut offs. These can happen when watermains burst or when service lines are ruptured. Crews will restore your water service as quickly as possible during these circumstances. For both planned and unplanned water shut-offs, once water service is restored, we recommend running a cold water tap for 5 minutes prior to drinking tap water. Temporary water service will be supplied to all customers within the new watermain installation area from approximately Cartier Drive to Niagara Street. The contractor will connect your house to the temporary system from an outside connection. If an outside connection is unavailable, the contractor will coordinate with you to find a suitable connection. Residents connected to the temporary water supply may experience minor fluctuations or slightly reduced water pressure at times. However, the system is designed to maintain adequate pressure for normal household use during construction. Temporary fire hydrants will also be maintained throughout.

Restoration
Residents should note that at some locations, private irrigation/sprinkler systems may have been installed within the boulevards or easements. The City-owned boulevard, from the curb or edge-of-road to the property line, is part of the road allowance. The boulevard may or may not include a sidewalk. Such irrigation/sprinkler installations are prone to
damage during maintenance or renewal of underground infrastructure and new utility installations. The City cannot be held liable for damage to anything installed in the boulevard without the City's approval. Therefore, residents and property managers are requested to identify and clearly mark any parts of their private irrigation/sprinkler systems within the boulevards prior to construction. The Construction Inspector will review and inform if any marked irrigation/sprinkler systems are in the way of the proposed construction. Damage to boulevards and/or driveway
aprons due to construction will be restored once construction of the watermain is completed. If your boulevard or driveway is damaged during construction and is not restored, please contact us.

Health Precautions
Please be aware that the City’s contractors are required to strictly adhere to the health and safety guidelines for workplaces as required by the Province and local Public Health Authorities.

Project Contacts during Construction
We look forward to working with you and having the City’s Contractor complete this project professionally and in a timely manner. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact one of the Project Team members identified below.

Frank Vuk
Contract Administrator
Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd.
Tel: (905) 246-9347
Email: vukf@ae.ca

Wendy Eitzen, P.Eng.
Design and Construction Engineer
City of St. Catharines
50 Church Street P.O. Box 3012
St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2
Tel.: (905) 680-7146
Email: weitzen@stcatharines.ca

The City of St. Catharines recognizes that construction is an inconvenience to residents and business owners. Every effort will be made to minimize any inconveniences and to carry out the work with as few interruptions to services as possible. We thank you for your patience, and your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
Engineering, Facilities and Environmental Services – March 12, 2026. For disability-related accommodations, contact accessibility@stcatharines.ca or call 905.688.5600.