Road closure on Wall Street for water, gas main work

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed October 5, 2016 9:15 AM

Summary

Starting Tuesday, October 11, City of Nanaimo construction crews will be replacing the water main on Wall Street. At the same time, Fortis BC will be replacing their gas line along Wall Street.

While construction is going on, traffic disruptions can be expected. Wall Street will be closed to traffic during working hours and will reopen on evenings and weekends. Local traffic will have access and is encouraged to use Comox Road to access the Nanaimo Curling Club and Bradley Street to access Pythian Lane or Park View Terrace.

Link to Strategic Plan: This project supports the City's commitment to Asset Management.

Key Points

Wall Street will be closed to traffic for water main and gas line construction starting Tuesday, October 11.
Working hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Construction is anticipated to be complete by October 28.

Quotes

"By having Fortis BC upgrade their gas line while the City installs a new water main, the disruption will kept to a minimal. We thank residents and commuters for their patience during construction."

Lorne McLeod

Construction Project Manager

City of Nanaimo

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Contact:

Lorne McLeod

Construction Project Manager

City of Nanaimo

250-756-5341

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