KAGAWONG—Construction of a new waterline in an area of Kagawong has commenced.
Work on the Old Mill Road waterline project along Old Mill Road in Kagawong began April 27. “This work includes excavation of the roadway in various locations to install the new watermain and service connections, followed by reinstatement of the road,” said Todd Gordon, Billings municipal project manager.
Mr. Gordon explained, “the replacement of the water line will take in the area from the intersection of Main Street to the end of Old Mill Road, and following the construction, reinstatement of the road.” He pointed out the work includes the replacement of the water line to under the road area from its current location on the shoreline area.
The current waterline is old and needs to be replaced, said Mr. Gordon. The majority of the funding to the township for the project is being provided to the municipality through the Infrastructure Canada Fund ‘Green Stream’ (through both federal and provincial funding).
The construction work is being carried out by Denis Gratton Construction Ltd.
A notice on the Billings website page states, “Old Mill Road is relatively narrow, so the work will involve reduction to one lane or, in some cases, complete closure of the road for a period. The contractor will ensure that all residents always have access to their properties, but during some periods, some residents may have to use Newburn Road and Graham Road, depending on where Old Mill Road is closed. We thank you for your patience as we implement this important water distribution system improvement.”
