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119 Avenue Road and Drainage Improvements

The District is planning road and drainage improvements on 119 Avenue from York Street to 70m east of 221 Street. The scope of this project includes the road widening of 119 Avenue complete with concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk on the north side; widening of 221 Street 50m south of 119 Avenue, installation of storm sewer both on 119 Avenue and 221 Street, storm service connections, lawn basins and catch basins. An Open House was held September 13, 2011. View the Display Boards [PDF, 2.7MB] and Drawings for 119 Avenue [PDF, 316KB]and 221 Street [PDF, 165KB]. A second Open House was held on December 8, 2011 to view the final design drawings. Construction is anticipated for spring 2012.

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123 Avenue Watermain Replacement (East and West of Hillside St)

The District is planning to replace the existing 150mm diameter asbestos cement watermain on 123 Avenue, east and west of Hillside Street. This watermain is considered and important part of the waterwork network and replacement is necessary for sustainability. The works include the installation of 200mm diameter ductile iron pipe on the north side of 123 Avenue. The design is being done in-house and construction will be done by the District's Operations crew. Construction is anticipated for late April 2012. top

124 Avenue Road and Drainage Improvements

This project is now completed and the road will be repaved in summer 2012.

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224 Street and 121 Avenue Traffic Signal

The District is installing a pedestrian controlled traffic signal at 224 Street and 121 Avenue. The Request for Quotations closed on March 20, 2012. The project was awarded to Crown Contracting Limited and construction has commenced and is anticipated to be completed by the end of April. Thank you for your patience during construction. top

227 Street Road Improvements

This project is now substantially complete and new pavement markings will be painted when weather permits. Thank you for your cooperation during construction. 

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232 Street Bridge over North Alouette River

The District is planning to replace the existing bridge on 232 Street over the North Alouette River in the vicinity of 132 Avenue. The scope of this project includes removal of the existing bridge, construction of a new bridge, and grading of the roadway approaches at each end. The consulting engineering firm, Delcan Corporation is currently working on the preliminary design of the bridge and Dillon Consulting Ltd is the environmental consultant for the project. The schedule is to complete the design in early 2012 in preparation for construction anticipated for 2013. top

232 Street Road and Drainage Improvements

The drainage improvements on 232 Street from 124 to 128 Avenue were completed in 2011 by Double M. Excavting Ltd. and consisted of extending the existing culvert at Coho Creek, filling of the existing ditch along the east side, installing catch basins, lawn basins, manholes and storm sewer, and environmental remediation works.

The road improvements project on 232 Street from 124 Avenue to 128 Avenue was tendered on March 6, 2012 and closed on March 27, 2012. The scope of this project includes the widening of 232 Street, filling of the ditch, installation of storm sewer, catch basins and street lights. The proposed road cross section will have two northbound and one southbound lane, sidewalk and concrete curb and gutter on the east side and bike lanes on both sides. The construction will commence in summer 2012.

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240 Street and Hill Avenue Traffic Signal

The District is planning to install a pedestrian controlled traffic signal at 240 Street and Hill Avenue. An Invitation to Tender has been issued and will close on May 1, 2012. Construction is anticipated for summer 2012. top

240 Street Road and Drainage Improvements

The District has planned road and drainage improvements on 240 Street, north of Lougheed Highway to 104 Avenue. The work includes ditch enclosure and installation of storm sewer and road improvements which include east side curb and gutter, road widening and intersection improvements. An Open House was held on June 21, 2010. View the Display Boards [PDF, 141KB] and Drawings [PDF, 254KB]. A Request for Proposal for an Environmental Consultant is currently underway.

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Abernethy Way between 232 Street and 224 Street Watermain Replacement

Metro Vancouver is working in cooperation with the District of Maple Ridge and the City of Pitt Meadows to undertake a major water utility infrastructure project involving the construction of a large pump station and watermains. The new system will connect to the existing Metro Vancouver reservoir servicing Maple Ridge as well as providing new connections directly into the District of Maple Ridge water distribution system. Collectively, these projects are known as The Ridge Water Utility Projects (RWUP) and will meet the growing water demands for Maple Ridge, Surrey and Langley.

Starting in mid-November 2011, a Metro Vancouver contractor will be installing a new watermain on Abernethy Way between 232 Street and 224 Street. View the Map.

Watermain installation on Abernethy Way is expected to take approximately two to three weeks per 300 metre section. As installation progresses, the affected areas will be backfilled and temporarily restored. Final restoration for this first phase is scheduled for spring 2012.

For further information please visit the Metro Vancouver website and select the Ridge Water Utility Project "dot" located on the regional map or call their Community Liaison Office at 604-436-6986. 

Metro Vancouver Updates

Newsletter: Road Closure on February 29, 2012 [PDF, 207KB] 
Newsletter: Road Closure on February 23, 2012 [PDF, 207KB] 
Newsletter: Road Closure on February 13, 2012 [PDF, 81KB]

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Abernethy Way Improvements (224 St to 232 St)

The District is planning to improve the three intersections between 224 Street and 232 Street along Abernethy Way by installing traffic signals and constructing left turn lanes at 227 Street, 228 Street and 230 Street. Included with these works will be the construction of a separated multi-use path on the north side of Abernethy Way from east of 224 Street to 232 Street. R.F. Binnie & Associates is preparing the detailed design of the intersection improvements and multi-use path. The District has applied for Federal funding for this project and is waiting for approval before proceeding with construction in 2012. An Open House was held on May 8, 2012. View the Display Boards [PDF, 224KB] and Drawing [PDF, 3.2MB].

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Abernethy Way Road Widening (210 St East of Blackstock St)

The District is planning to acquire additional road right-of-way along 128 Avenue (Abernethy Way) from 210 Street to East of Blackstock Street in 2012 to accommodate future widening to a four lane standard. The timing of the four laning will be dependent on traffic projections and demands. The District may also be considering incremental improvements along 128 Avenue in 2012 to address present needs for capacity at intersections as well as pedestrian safety. Metro Vancouver is planning to install a Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) water transmission main along 128 Avenue from 210 Street to 224 Street in 2013 or 2014. In order to avoid constructing in the roadway and having major traffic impact, the District has requested that the watermain be constructed in the widened road right-of-way, away from the travelled pavement surface, after additional right-of-way has been acquired. The District is also planning to construct a multi-use path in 2013 for pedestrians, bikes and other users that is separated from the roadway in the widened right-of-way following the GVWD watermain installation.

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Alouette Rivers Floodplain

The "North Alouette and South Alouette Rivers' Assessment and Floodplain Analysis" study has been awarded to Northwest Hydraulic Consultants. The consultant assembled a strong team of engineers and specialists, and completed a strong science-based hydraulic modelling of the floodplain area, complemented by a detailed hydrologic analysis, with a spotlight on the prediction of relatively frequent floods as well as extreme events. All three phases of the study are complete and the consultant is preparing the final report. The ultimate goal of the modelling will be to provide the community with a tool to aid in the understanding of flood issues and the knowledge to use this tool to develop community driven solutions to flood problems. Meeting notes, reports and Workshops are available online.

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Ansell Street Sanitary Sewer Local Area Service

Residents of Ansell Street initiated a request to extend the sanitary sewer from Academy Park to Ansell Street through a Local Area Service (LAS). The LAS petition process was sufficient and valid. On May 2, 2011, Council authorized the preparation of a bylaw to establish a LAS to provide sanitary sewer service to 19 lots on Ansell Street in Academy Park. The scope of the project includes the installation of 360m of 150mm and 340m of 200mm sanitary sewer main, pavement restoration and 19 sanitary sewer service connections. The project was tendered on January 31, 2012 and was awarded to Strohmaier's Excavating Ltd. Construction will start mid April and is anticipated to be completed by the end of May. Thank you for your patience during construction. top

Dewdney Trunk Road Watermain Replacement (Laity St to 216 St)

The existing 200mm diameter watermain on Dewdney Trunk Road, from Laity Street to 216 Street, has been identified in the Capital Works Program to be replaced. Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. has been engaged by the District to design the watermain replacement. The work includes installation of a 300mm diameter watermain on the south side of Dewdney Trunk Road from Laity Street to 216 Street and replacement of water services to property lines as required. An Open House was held on Tuesday January 18, 2011. View the Display Boards [PDF, 103KB] and Drawings [PDF, 1.2MB]. Construction is anticipated in 2012.

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Kanaka Way and 234A Street Traffic Circle

As part of our school-zone traffic management initiative, the District is installing a traffic circle at the intersection of Kanaka Way and 234A Street on a trial basis. The existing crosswalk will be relocated to accommodate the traffic circle design and traffic flow patterns will be altered. The contractor anticipates the project will commence during the last two weeks of April 2012, weather permitting, and should take approximately three days to complete. Construction will take place between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Thank you for your patience during construction. top

Lorne Avenue Road Improvements

The District is planning  road improvements on Lorne Avenue from Maple Crescent to Princess Street. The scope of this project includes construction of new asphalt walkway on the north side of Lorne Avenue (between Princess Street and the railway crossing), and a concrete sidewalk with curb and gutter (between the railway crossing and the intersection of Maple Crescent and Lorne Avenue). The objective of this project is to improve pedestrian safety along Lorne Avenue. The first Open House was held on September 8, 2011. View the Display Boards and Drawings [PDF, 2.2MB]. A second Open House was held on February 15, 2012. View the Display Boards [PDF, 76KB] and Sketches [PDF, 205KB]. Construction is anticipated in 2012.

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Mountainview Cres/122 Ave Road Improvements

In 2011, the District completed the intersection improvements at 216 Street and 121 Avenue. The District will now continue with the planned road improvements for Mountainview Crescent/122 Avenue from 216 Street to 222 Street. The scope of this project includes the widening of Mountainview Crescent/122 Avenue to improve pedestrian and cycling access and repaving of the roadway. We appreciate the comments provided by residents at our January 27, 2011 Open House. These comments have now been incorporated into our final design. A second Open House was held on May 3, 2012. View the Display Boards [PDF, 628KB] and Drawings [PDF, 1.6MB]. Construction is anticipated for summer 2012.

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Silver Valley Sidewalk Installation (north of 130 Ave to Larch Ave)

The District is planning pedestrian safety improvements on 236 Street north of 130 Avenue to Larch Avenue. The work includes construction of an asphalt sidewalk on the west side and pedestrian bridge south of 132 Avenue. The proposed improvements have been approved in the District's 2011 Capital Budget. Construction of the pedestrian bridge and sidewalk south of 132 Avenue is under review. An Open House was held on June 29, 2011. View the Display Boards [PDF, 254KB] and Drawings [PDF, 10MB]. The sidewalk from Larch Avenue to 132 Avenue is now complete.

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Telep Avenue, 203 Street and 120A Avenue Watermain Replacement

Metro Vancouver is working in cooperation with the District of Maple Ridge and the City of Pitt Meadows to undertake a major water utility infrastructure project involving the construction of a large pump station and watermains. The new system will connect to the existing Metro Vancouver reservoir servicing Maple Ridge as well as providing new connections directly into the District of Maple Ridge water distribution system. Collectively, these projects are known as The Ridge Water Utility Projects (RWUP) and will meet the growing water demands for Maple Ridge, Surrey and Langley.

Starting in mid-November 2011, a Metro Vancouver contractor will be installing a new watermain on Telep Avenue, 203 Street and 120A Avenue. View the Construction Notification and Map [PDF, 307KB].

Installation activities along 203 Street and Telep Avenue will start near Powell Avenue and move south. This work will be done in coordination with municipal utility relocations along Telep Avenue. Metro Vancouver expects that watermain installation will take approximately two to three weeks per block.

Installation activities on 120A Avenue and in the right-of-way backing the properties on 201 Street will be constructed one after the other. Metro Vancouver expects that watermain installation will take approximately two to three weeks per block.

Metro Vancouver Updates

Newsletter: Construction Update, March 7, 2012 [PDF, 386KB] 
Newsletter: Construction Update, January 24, 2012 [PDF, 449KB] 
Newsletter: Archaeological Digs along 203 Street [PDF, 503KB] 

For further information please visit the Metro Vancouver website and select the Ridge Water Utility Project "dot" located on the regional map or call their Community Liaison Office at 604-436-6986. 

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