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Public works ramps up pothole repairs, street projects and alerts residents to upcoming sewer work
Summary
Public works staff said crews are scheduling interviews for a new director, cleaning trash from underpasses, filling potholes after winter salt, and coordinating with contractors on Galbraith Road and Oak Knoll projects; a 72-hour notice will be issued before a planned sewer shut-down for a multi-hour block of residents.
City staff told the Rules and Public Policy Committee that public works crews are preparing for upcoming street projects and continuing winter cleanup, and that contractors will provide advance notice before a planned sewer shutdown.
Public works is actively reviewing resumes and scheduling interviews for the public works director position. Crews have been addressing an increase in potholes after the winter season and are cleaning debris in areas such as the underpass where pedestrians have been walking off sidewalks to avoid ice and trash.
Staff said major street projects — including work on Galbraith Road and Oak Knoll — are starting and that some sewer work has begun in preliminary measurement stages. The city’s contractor (JMA) will provide a 72‑hour notice before an extended sewer shut‑down; staff told the committee residents can expect short water interruptions of 20 minutes in sections and one larger block outage potentially lasting several hours during the tie‑in work. Staff said they will provide residents with a specific schedule and notices once the contractor sets the dates.
No formal decisions were taken at the meeting; staff said crews are prioritizing emergency repairs and will post notices to keep residents informed as projects progress.
