Water-Gate saves Hampstead hundreds of thousands of dollars annually
Inthe summer of 2009, the Town acquired a new Water-Gate system designedto stop the flow of water in the case of water main breaks and divertit back to the street. The new acquisition has saved the Town hundredsof thousands of dollars annually in potential insurance claims forflooded basements.
Hampstead was the first town on the island touse the Water-Gate flood water diversion system. Hampstead PublicSecurity, who is at the scene of a water main break within 5 to 10minutes of a call, keeps the Water-Gate system in their vans (see photobelow). The device is unrolled to form a barrier that stops water fromflowing down a driveway by diverting the water back to the street.
“Hampsteadis lucky to have very dedicated employees who work together as a team,”explained Mayor Bill Steinberg. “In this case, we had inherited a veryserious problem and our Division Chief of Purchasing, Michel Richard,discovered the Water-Gate system. Together with Public Security andPublic Works we have put together a rapid response plan.”
Regularmaintenance of Hampstead’s water main network was neglected during themunicipal merger. Consequently, following the demerger, Hampstead had awater main network consisting of old pipes filled with gunk and proneto breakage. The Town had about 55 water main breaks each year duringthe borough years. Now, most water pipes have been relined,rehabilitated or replaced. By the end of 2010, over 80% of the water mains needing work will have been rehabilitated. Most of the water mains not being done are on Cote St. Luc Road where there are no homes, only apartment buildings with garages at the end of the driveways. The Town has never had a claim from this section of town.
Water-Gate in action at the site of a water main break
Public Security van equipped with the Water-Gate system
Please be advised that Aqua Rehab will commence work on therehabilitation of water mains on Fleet as of August 25th. This work ispart of the federal-provincial PRECO agreement, the potable water andwastewater pipe renewal program. Work is planned in conformity withFederal and Provincial grant deadlines.
Aqua Rehab will beexcavating the north side lane near the sidewalk on Fleet Road betweenDufferin and Netherwood Cresc. The other lane will remain open fortraffic going west. The eastbound side of Fleet (south side) will besplit into two ways between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Please note thatthere will always be two lanes open for morning eastbound and afternoonwestbound traffic. The estimated time for this work is approximatelybetween four and six weeks.
Phases II and III of aqueduct repairs start the week of August 9th
Inthe summer of 2009, the Town acquired a new Water-Gate system designedto stop the flow of water in the case of water main breaks and divertit back to the street. The new acquisition has saved the Town hundredsof thousands of dollars annually in potential insurance claims forflooded basements.
Hampstead was the first town on the island touse the Water-Gate flood water diversion system. Hampstead PublicSecurity, who is at the scene of a water main break within 5 to 10minutes of a call, keeps the Water-Gate system in their vans (see photobelow). The device is unrolled to form a barrier that stops water fromflowing down a driveway by diverting the water back to the street.
“Hampsteadis lucky to have very dedicated employees who work together as a team,”explained Mayor Bill Steinberg. “In this case, we had inherited a veryserious problem and our Division Chief of Purchasing, Michel Richard,discovered the Water-Gate system. Together with Public Security andPublic Works we have put together a rapid response plan.”
Regularmaintenance of Hampstead’s water main network was neglected during themunicipal merger. Consequently, following the demerger, Hampstead had awater main network consisting of old pipes filled with gunk and proneto breakage. The Town had about 55 water main breaks each year duringthe borough years. Now, most water pipes have been relined,rehabilitated or replaced. By the end of 2010, over 80% of the water mains needing work will have been rehabilitated. Most of the water mains not being done are on Cote St. Luc Road where there are no homes, only apartment buildings with garages at the end of the driveways. The Town has never had a claim from this section of town.
Water-Gate in action at the site of a water main break
Public Security van equipped with the Water-Gate system
Water main rehabilitation work on Fleet starts Wednesday August 25th
Please be advised that Aqua Rehab will commence work on therehabilitation of water mains on Fleet as of August 25th. This work ispart of the federal-provincial PRECO agreement, the potable water andwastewater pipe renewal program. Work is planned in conformity withFederal and Provincial grant deadlines.
Aqua Rehab will beexcavating the north side lane near the sidewalk on Fleet Road betweenDufferin and Netherwood Cresc. The other lane will remain open fortraffic going west. The eastbound side of Fleet (south side) will besplit into two ways between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Please note thatthere will always be two lanes open for morning eastbound and afternoonwestbound traffic. The estimated time for this work is approximatelybetween four and six weeks.
Phases II and III of aqueduct repairs start the week of August 9th
Phases II and III of the rehabilitation repairs will start the week of August 9th and will affect the following streets:
Phase II:
Fleet (between Finchley and Netherwood)
Queen Mary Rd. (between Fleet and Holly)
Downshire (between Minden and 71 Downshire)
Thurlow (between Northcote and 74 Thurlow)
Queen Mary Rd. (between Northcote and 5659 Queen Mary Rd.)
Phase III :
Glenmore (between Côte-St-Luc Rd. and Cressy)
Côte-St-Luc Rd. (between 5763 Côte-St-Luc Rd. and Dufferin)
Dufferin (between Côte-St-Luc Rd. and 2022 Dufferin)
All affected households will receive a 48 hour notice from Aqua Rehab before repairs start and, after work is completed, grounds will be restored to its original state.
Please note that, in order to complete these repairs, a temporary drinking water network will be installed to minimise impacts on residents’ everyday activities and to guarantee a continual supply of drinking water. Water quality will be closely monitored.
Phase II:
Fleet (between Finchley and Netherwood)
Queen Mary Rd. (between Fleet and Holly)
Downshire (between Minden and 71 Downshire)
Thurlow (between Northcote and 74 Thurlow)
Queen Mary Rd. (between Northcote and 5659 Queen Mary Rd.)
Phase III :
Glenmore (between Côte-St-Luc Rd. and Cressy)
Côte-St-Luc Rd. (between 5763 Côte-St-Luc Rd. and Dufferin)
Dufferin (between Côte-St-Luc Rd. and 2022 Dufferin)
All affected households will receive a 48 hour notice from Aqua Rehab before repairs start and, after work is completed, grounds will be restored to its original state.
Please note that, in order to complete these repairs, a temporary drinking water network will be installed to minimise impacts on residents’ everyday activities and to guarantee a continual supply of drinking water. Water quality will be closely monitored.
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