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The Phase 2 contract has been awarded to Arnott Construction.
The Centennial Drive Reconstruction Project Phase 2 includes construction of local sanitary sewers and watermains on Centennial Drive to service redevelopment in the area, construction of large underground storm water quality control structures to improve the quality of the storm sewer discharge, burying of the existing overhead power lines, and road reconstruction and realignment in the Canice Street/Centennial Drive/Mississaga Street East corridor between Brant Street East and Front Street (see Key Map).
Construction will commence in August, 2022 on Mississaga Street East from Front Street to the Esplanade (Lakeview Avenue) and will last for approximately six weeks to complete the road reconstruction, including the replacement of the existing watermain, sanitary sewer and storm water drainage system. Emergency vehicle access and access to all residences and businesses will be maintained at all times.
Key Map
It is anticipated that the project will be completed in the spring of 2023.
Updates will be available below throughout the course of the project.
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| September 23, 2022 |
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Arnott Construction has begun dewatering. The dewatering subcontractor (Aquatech) will be onsite working Saturday, September 24. Dewatering will continue next week. New infrastructure installation will commence next week. Sidewalk closures may continue to occur along Mississaga Street East within the work zone. Businesses remain open and are accessible via Mississaga Street East.
Questions or Concerns can be directed to the Project Public Relations Officer Sara Shaw from Arnott Construction at 705-627-7779 or by email at centennial@arnottgroup.com.
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| September 16, 2022 |
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Arnott Construction has commenced the traffic detour via Coldwater Street in the construction area, along with removal of asphalt, curb, sidewalk pavers, topsoil and other existing surface features. Infrastructure investigation has commenced along with dewatering mobilization. Beginning Monday, September 19, 2022, Arnott will continue the installation of project signage, removal of existing infrastructure/topsoil and commence dewatering.
With the Traffic Detour in effect, please access businesses via Mississaga Street East. The bicycle trail between the Waterfront Centre and the Esplanade is now closed.
Questions and concerns can be directed to the Arnott Construction Public Relations Officer – Sara Shaw at 705-627-7779 or by email at centennial@arnottgroup.com.
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| September 9, 2022 |
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Beginning Monday, September 12, 2022, Mississaga Street East between Front Street North and Centennial Drive will be open to Local Traffic Only. To accommodate this, a temporary road will be located at Coldwater Street to provide access to Centennial Drive. Please follow D-5 Detour Signage. Businesses remain open and on-site personnel will assist customer traffic. Sidewalk closures may occur at various locations along Mississaga Street East within the working area.
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| September 2, 2022 |
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Boat Launch Parking:
New temporary boat trailer parking is now available in the boat launch parking lot off Centennial Drive in Orillia.
Due to Phase 2 of the Centennial Drive Reconstruction Project, boat trailer parking will be impacted at the former CPR right-of-way. As a result, for the remainder of the 2022 boating season, boat trailers can be parked in the Centennial Boat Launch parking lot. Additional parking has also been made available on the shoulder of the west shoulder of Centennial Drive (see Key Map).
A designated parking area for regular vehicles will remain available within the Couchiching Parking Lot (boat launch lot). Parking in the waterfront lots remains available at no cost at this time.
For more information regarding parking in Orillia, visit orillia.ca/parking.
Construction:
Beginning September 5, 2022, Arnott Construction will be continuing the mobilization of equipment and materials and the installation of traffic control signage. Removals of existing streetlighting within the project limits along with removal of topsoil will occur.
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| August 26, 2022 |
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Beginning August 29, 2022, Arnott Construction will begin mobilization of site trailers, equipment and materials. Set up of traffic control signage, infrastructure investigation, as well as removals of existing infrastructure will begin. As site setup begins, boat trailer parking will be impacted (former CPR right-of-way). Both the Centennial Boat Launch Parking Lot and the Port of Orillia Parking Lot will not be affected and will remain open. As the project progresses, updates will be provided on the City’s website and social media channels, including further information about traffic and parking impacts and alternative options for boat launch users.
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| July 29, 2022 |
| The second phase of the Centennial Drive Reconstruction Project is beginning in August. The City’s contractor, Arnott Construction, is mobilizing and completing preliminary work. Breaking ground and heavy construction is anticipated to occur later in August. Please note that when heavy construction begins, users of the boat launch facility in Centennial Park will be impacted by the construction activities, as parking on the former rail bed will not be available. As the project progresses, updates will be provided on the City’s website and social media channels, including further information about traffic and parking impacts and alternative options for boat launch users. |
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| News Releases |
| June 23, 2022 - Phase 2 of Centennial Drive Reconstruction Project begins in August |
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Construction activities related to the Centennial Drive Phase 1 Reconstruction Project are anticipated to recommence this August.
On Aug. 12, 2022, at a special meeting, Orillia Council authorized a change order in the amount of $1.645 million, which amends the contract with the City’s contractor, John Bravakis Enterprises Inc. (JBE). The change order was authorized as a result of legal negotiations between the City and JBE to complete the remaining portions of the contract for the Centennial Drive Phase 1 Reconstruction Project. The change order for the contract is subject to execution by both parties, which is anticipated to be completed within the next week.
Read the full news release issued on Aug. 12, 2022.
It is anticipated that once the change order for the contract is executed by both parties, JBE will remobilize its workforces and be onsite within a week. When JBE remobilizes, residents can expect to see a hub of activity on site.
- Pumping out the existing ground water from the existing sanitary sewage pump station wet well excavation.
- Temporarily removing the existing dewatering equipment within the existing sanitary sewage pump station wet well excavation.
- Filling the existing excavation with temporary granular materials to support a drill rig.
- Drilling/installing ground anchors into the underlying bedrock below the planned bottom elevation of the sanitary sewage pump station wet well.
- Installing new dewatering equipment within the existing sanitary sewage pump station wet well excavation.
- Reactivating the dewatering equipment and excavating the temporary granular fill material from within the sanitary sewage pump station wet well excavation site.
Once construction recommences, updates will be provided on the City’s project page and social media channels weekly.
If you would like to sign-up to receive regular updates please subscribe to the Centennial Drive Mailing List.
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| September 23, 2022 |
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The Contractor, J.B. Enterprises, is continuing with sanitary by-pass works as well as installation of deep wells. This work will continue next week. The site is being monitored and maintained daily.
Questions or concerns can be directed to the Project Public Relations Officer, Debi Garbutt from J.B. Enterprises Limited at 705-734-1175 or by email at pr.jbenterprises@gmail.com.
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| September 19, 2022 |
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The Contractor, J.B. continues this week with drilling and installation of the deep wells. This work will continue for approximately 10 working days. The site is being monitored and maintained as required with public safety being of primary concern.
Debi Garbutt from J.B. Enterprises Limited will serve as a Public Relations Officer, responsible for addressing questions and concerns with residents and business owners throughout the construction period. Her contact information is:
Debi Garbutt, Public Relations Officer
pr.jbenterprises@gmail.com
(705)-734-1174
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| August 26, 2022 |
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The Contractor, J.B. Enterprises Inc., has mobilized a crew to restart Phase 1 of the Centennial Drive Reconstruction Project. A water sample from the excavation site was collected and sent to the lab to determine the methodology of how to dispose of the discharge. After the City receives these results early next week, discharge will commence for approximately four days and further bracing will be installed, which will allow for dewatering and excavation to commence.
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| August 19, 2022 |
| The Contractor, J.B. Enterprises Ltd. is anticipated to re-start construction on Monday, August 22, 2022, of the sanitary sewage pump station, road reconstruction of approximately 220m and placement of a sanitary sewer on the Esplanade. Normal working hours will be limited to 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
The City of Orillia does everything it can to limit the inconvenience of road improvements and we thank you for your patience and co-operation throughout the duration of the project.
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Phase 1 (Construction)
Jeff Hunter, Manager of Construction and Transit, 705-325-2213, jhunter@orillia.ca or J.B. Enterprises' Public Relation Officer - Debi Garbutt, 705-734-1174 or by email at pr.jbenterprises@gmail.com.
Phase 2 (Construction)
Jeff Hunter, Manager of Construction and Transit, 705-325-2213, jhunter@orillia.ca or Arnott Construction Public Relations Officer - Sara Shaw, 705-627-7779 or by email at centennial@arnottgroup.com.
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