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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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124 Avenue Road and Drainage Improvements

This project is now substantially complete and the road will be repaved in the summer of 2012. Thank you for your patience during construction.

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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 Road Improvements

The design for road improvements on 232 Street from 124 Avenue to 128 Avenue is currently underway. 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 lanes, sidewalk and concrete curb and gutter on the east side and bike lanes on both sides. The construction will be done in two phases.

The drainage improvements are now complete and the road improvements will be completed early this year. The drainage improvements on 232 Street from 124 to 128 Avenue consists 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 drainage improvements contract has been awarded to Doube M. Excavting Ltd. The road improvements will commence in early 2012.

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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]. Construction is anticipated in 2012.

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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.

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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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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 in 2011. 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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Haney Bypass from 222 Street to Kanaka Way

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure commenced rehabilitation of the Haney Bypass in the fall of 2011. The District has now been notified by the Ministry that the project has now been suspended for the winter period due to weather restrictions. The contractor for this project, Columbia Bitulithic/Lafarge is responsible to maintain and protect all disturbed features within the works. Traffic management devices including signing, pavement markings, flexible drums and tubular markers will be maintained through the winter shutdown period. The Ministry anticipates that construction work will resume in late February 2012, and to complete by March 31, 2012.

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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 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Maple Ridge Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge (Lobby area at the Dewdney Trunk Road entrance). Design boards will be displayed and your attendance is welcomed. Construction is anticipated in late February or March 2012.

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Mountain View Cres/122 Ave Road Improvements

The District has planned road improvements for Mountain View Crescent/122 Avenue from 216 Street to 222 Street. The scope of this project includes the widening of Mountain View Crescent/122 Avenue to improve pedestrian and cycling access and repaving of the roadway. We appreciate the comments provided by residents at our last Open House. These comments have now been incorporated into our final design and a new projected project cost was calculated. Unfortunately, the new projected project cost is above our original cost estimate and current budget. Given the higher projected cost, the District coul only construct the intersection improvements at 216 Street and 121 Avenue in 2011. The remainder of the project will not proceed until the summer of 2012, pending new budget approvals. We will be hosting another Open House in the new year to share the final design. An invitation letter will be sent for the Open House.

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River Road Storm Sewer and Road Improvements

An initiative was directed by Council in April 2007 to pursue a project to install storm sewers on River Road as a Local Area Service (LAS) and submit a grant application for funding assistance from the Provincial and Federal Governments. During June, the District was advised that request for funding assistance was not granted and Council received a petition from 75 percent of the area residents requesting that municipal funds be allocated to the implementation of the improvements.

As a result, Council passed the following resolutions:

• That upon receipt of a formal response from the Provincial Government in regard to a infrastructure grant request for River Road, staff is to hold a public information meeting for residents; and
• That the local improvement process previously directed by Council not be pursued; and
• That the results of the Golder Associates study currently underway be used as input to address future priorities for the area; and
• That the recommendations from the Golder Associates study be brought forward as part of the 2008 business planning process; and further
• That this information be released to the public in the correspondence informing the residents of the proposed meeting.

On July 26, 2007 an information meeting View the presentation [PDF, 772KB] was held to provide background on the:

• grant application,
• District's capital works program,
• phasing of storm sewer improvements on River Road,
• conclusion of the LAS process,
• as well as information on the District's next steps.

The results of the geotechnical investigation  [PDF, 16.3MB] (described in the project above) were presented at a public meeting on February 25, 2008 View the presentation [PDF, 5MB]. An Open House was held on October 2, 2008 View the presentation [PDF, 650KB]. Council approved funding for the storm sewer in the 2008 Capital Plan. An Open House was held June 23, 2010. View the Display Boards [PDF, 67KB] and Drawings [PDF, 2MB].

Construction Update

The project is now substantially completed.

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Sanitary Sewer Extension to Corrections Centres

In 2008, the District entered into a Partnership Agreement with the Province to collect and transmit sewage from the Fraser Regional Correction Centre and the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women. The District retained Delcan to carry out a sanitary sewer routing and feasibility study. The proposed sanitary sewer extension is from approximately 237 Street to 256 Street along the 128 Avenue corridor. Wedler Engineering completed the detailed design of the sanitary sewer extension and is providing inspetion and contract administration services. An Open House was held on April 20, 2009 and September 17, 2009. The final Open House was on February 23, 2010 and the presentation is available for viewing [PDF, 1.96MB].

Phase 1A - Directional Drilling

The District of Maple Ridge has awarded the construction contract for Phase 1A to Precise Crossings Ltd. The work includes directional drilling and installing sanitary sewer at the following two (2) locations:
1. Under the Alouette River on the 128 Avenue alignment
2. Under the "Killer Hill" equestrian trail east of Alouette Road on the 128 Avenue alignment

The proposed work commenced on approximately October 19, 2010 at the Alouette River site. The Contractor completed the directional drilling under the Alouette River in December, 2010. An option to install the sanitary sewer by shallow cut and bury under "Killer Hill" equestrian trail was considered and accepted. The works at "Killer Hill" have been completed and trail restoration is almost complete. View construction photos [PDF, 123KB].  

Phase 1B - Aerial Crossing

The District has awarded the contract for Phase 1B to P.W. Trenchless Construction Inc to install sanitary sewer across Millionaire Creek (at Fern Crescent and 129 Avenue) and Webster's Creek (at 128 Avenue and 256 Street). The work is now completed. View construction photos [PDF, 222KB].

Phase 2 - Mainline Sewer Installation

The District of Maple Ridge has awarded the construction contract for Phase 2 of the Sanitary Sewer Extension to Corrections Centres Project to Double M. Excavating Ltd. The work is completed and includes sanitary sewer installation at the following locations: View the Location Plan [PDF, 107 KB] 
· 128 Avenue west of 232 Street
· Fern Crescent from approximately 129 Avenue to 240 Street
· 128 Avenue from 240 Street to 256 Street
· Alouette Road from 128 Avenue to Alouette Correctional Centre for Women
· 256 Street from 128 Avenue to Fraser Regional Correctional Centre

Thank you for your patience during construction.

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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 anticipated to commence in March 2012. 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, 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.

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