Campbell River City Works Updates: Water Transmission Main Repairs, Traffic Upgrades Starting Today

The City of Campbell River is starting multiple repair and upgrade projects today, read more to find out how these operations might affect you the next few weeks.

WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN REPAIRS: Low water pressure expected in higher elevation homes.

Beginning today, Campbell River city crews will be working on permanent repairs to a primary water transmission main that was damaged in April 2021. The work is expected to be completed on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

The repairs require isolating and draining the transmission main. People in some areas-particularly higher-elevation areas-may notice a drop in water pressure while this work is underway.

Please help to conserve water throughout the duration of this work to help lessen the strain on the water system and ensure that sufficient water remains available for emergencies.

You may notice a small amount of discoloured water flowing from your taps as the water system adapts to the change in flows. This is normal and expected. If you do experience this, please flush the cold water for five minutes or until the water runs clear.

There is no need to report drops in pressure during this time, but if people have other water-related service concerns, please contact the City's Dogwood Operations centre at dogwood.centre@campbellriver.ca, or call 250-286-4033.

TRAFFIC UPGRADE UPDATES

And new traffic lights and a new crosswalk for improved safety at two intersections along South Dogwood Street.

A safety upgrade will begin today at the South Dogwood Street and South Alder Street intersection for a new set of traffic lights. 

In addition, a flashing amber light crosswalk will be installed at the South Dogwood Street and Erickson Road intersection.  The work is scheduled to be completed in approximately four weeks.

While two-way traffic will be maintained as much as possible during construction, temporary lane closures may be required at certain times.

Traffic control personnel will be on site as necessary to direct vehicles.