Galbraith Street Reconstruction

This project focuses on infrastructure renewal along Galbraith Street, from McNaughton Avenue West to the end of Galbraith Street, in the Community of Chatham.

Galbraith Street is a local road that has both residential and commercial properties. Mainline storm and sanitary sewers, as well as watermain currently service it. There are presently private service connections for storm and water but there are no existing sanitary service connections.

Scope of Project – Galbraith Street

  • Storm sewer – Replacement of existing storm sewer, catch basins and reconnection of private drain connections to property line on Galbraith Street;
  • Sanitary sewer – Replacement of existing sanitary sewer to the proper depth to allow for the installation of new sanitary sewer service connections to property line on Galbraith Street;
  • Watermain – Replacement of existing watermain, fire hydrants, water valves and service connections to property line on Galbraith Street;
  • Roadway – Replacement and widening of existing asphalt pavement (0.95m each lane) and construction of a cul-de-sac bulb at the current dead end of Galbraith Street, as well as replacement of concrete barrier curb and gutter;
  • Driveway Approaches – Replacement and regrading of driveway approaches up to property line as required on Galbraith Street;
  • Restoration – Restoration and regrading of boulevard areas up to property line as required on Galbraith Street;
  • Sidewalk – Replacement of sidewalk landings at the intersection of Galbraith Street and McNaughton Avenue West.

Construction is anticipated to form part of the 2021 construction season.

Sanitary Sewer and Installation of Sewer Service Connections

Galbraith Street is currently serviced by dedicated storm and sanitary sewers, but the existing sanitary sewer was installed at a depth that was too shallow to allow for the installation of sanitary service connections, so currently all the residents on Galbraith Street are utilizing septic systems. As part of this infrastructure reconstruction project, the new sanitary sewer will be installed at a deeper, proper depth and each property will be provided with a sanitary sewer service connection to their property line. Each property owner will have the option to pay to hook into this sewer connection as part of the reconstruction project.

For any property owner that would like to connect, please complete the “Connection Request Form” found in the “Downloads” section of this page and return it by email, mail, or in person to the Civic Centre at 315 King Street West in Chatham.

It is not a requirement that property owners hook into the sanitary sewer at this time. Should a property owner choose not to, there will be no costs assessed to their property under this project. Please note that connection costs will be increased for any property owner that chooses to hook up at a later date.

Costs to Property Owners

The connection cost to property owners for a sanitary sewer service connection installed under this project is $3,500 and includes the cost to install a service connection, including clean-out at the property line. In addition to the $3,500 connection cost, there is an additional Part 12 charge. Part 12 charges apply to all new users of Municipal water and sanitary sewer systems to offset costs associated with the water and wastewater infrastructure. The current Part 12 charge associated with this project is $2,327.

Financing Options

Each property owner will have the option to pay for the sewer connection based on the connection cost at the time construction is completed, or in the form of equal annual installments that will be accessed to their Municipal taxes over a period of five (5), ten (10), or fifteen (15) years. Local improvement projects are financed to the property owners through the Municipality at the bank’s Prime Rate (CIBC) as of January 4th, 2021 plus 1.5%. Please note that prime rates are relative to the year the project is completed.

Financing rates associated with local improvement projects that are financed through the Municipality will be locked for the period of the financing.

A summary of financing options showing typical annual installments for Galbraith Street residents is provided in Table 1, below:

Table 1: Financing Options

Assessment

Lump Sum

Charge

5 Year Option (3.95%)

10 Year Option (3.95%)

15 Year Option (3.95%)

Connection cost +

Part 12 Charge

$5,827

$1,307

$717

$522

Any property owners who choose to hook up once the reconstruction project is complete will be charged an increased connection cost of $4,500 and will not have the option of amortizing the payments on their property taxes. The Part 12 charge to be added will be in accordance with the applicable rates at that time.

Additional Costs to Property Owners

In addition to the connection cost and Part 12 Charge, property owners will be responsible for the cost of extending the sanitary service from the property line into their home. This cost typically ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, but can vary based on the specific site conditions.

Any property owner that does choose to connect will also be required to hire a contractor to decommission their septic system. The estimated cost for this is approximately $1,000. In addition, a permit from the Chatham-Kent Building Department to inspect the decommissioned tank is required. The current fees for this permit are $274.20.

Once the property owner has hooked into the connection provided, a monthly flat rate will apply. Monthly urban wastewater service charge (flat rate) for a standard residential meter is $28.05, plus an additional $1.34 per cubic metre of wastewater.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is there a cost to residents along Galbraith Street?

A: There is a cost associated with hooking into the new sanitary sewer service connection, as described above, should a property owner choose to connect. Should a resident choose not to connect at this time, there is no specific assessment to residents along Galbraith Street. This project is being funded through various Municipality of Chatham-Kent infrastructure lifecycle budgets.

Q: How do I let the Municipality know I want a sanitary sewer service connection?

A: Fill out the “Connection Request Form” (found in the download section of this page) and return it by email, mail, or in person to the Civic Centre at 315 King Street West in Chatham by Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Q: What do I need to do if I do not want a sanitary sewer service connection?

A: Nothing is required at this time. You can answer “NO” on the “Connection Request Form” and send to the Municipality should you choose, but any properties that do not return the paperwork will be assumed to be a NO. Regardless, a sanitary sewer service connection will be installed to each property, should the property owner choose to hook in at a later date.

Q: Is it a requirement that I hook into the sanitary sewer?

A: No, it is not mandatory that residents hook into the sanitary sewer at this time.

Q: How will refuse and recycling collection be impacted by the construction?

A: Consistent with all municipal infrastructure renewal projects of this nature, the tendered project will stipulate requirements relative to the Contractor’s duty to facilitate refuse and recycling collection. The Contractor will be required to ensure access to facilitate continued collection. Where collection cannot be undertaken safely, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to collect and relocate recycle boxes and garbage toter carts to a location where collection can be safely completed. All refuse toter carts and recycle boxes will then be returned to the appropriate residence. Residence shall be responsible for ensuring their address is clearly marked on each box and toter cart.

Q: What are the impacts on landscaping and decorative features within municipal road allowance?

A: Landscaping and decorative features within the municipal road allowance may need to be temporarily removed in advance of the work. Examples may include decorative fences, flower beds, modular block retaining walls or signs. Relocation and reinstatement (and associated costs) of such items will be the responsibility and cost of the property owner.

Q: What are the impacts on sprinkler systems within municipal road allowance?

A: Sprinkler systems, sprinkler heads and irrigation systems which extend into the municipal road allowance may need to be temporarily removed in advance of the work. Should you have such a system, it is best to advise the municipality and provide as much information as possible related to the system so that the influence of the work can be assessed. Relocation and reinstatement (and associated costs) of sprinkler systems, sprinkler heads and irrigation systems will be the responsibility and cost of the property owner.

Q: What are the impacts on routine and scheduled healthcare deliveries?

A: Special routine healthcare deliveries (example – the home delivery of oxygen) should be coordinated with the Municipality as soon as possible and in advance of the construction.

Q: What are the impacts on non-emergency medical access?

A: Non-emergency medical access (example – specialized transit, patient transfer, et cetera) should be coordinated with the Municipality as soon as possible and in advance of the construction.

Q: What are the impacts on mail delivery?

A: Canada Post delivery is subject to their own internal health and safety review and may be augmented by Canada Post.

This project focuses on infrastructure renewal along Galbraith Street, from McNaughton Avenue West to the end of Galbraith Street, in the Community of Chatham.

Galbraith Street is a local road that has both residential and commercial properties. Mainline storm and sanitary sewers, as well as watermain currently service it. There are presently private service connections for storm and water but there are no existing sanitary service connections.

Scope of Project – Galbraith Street

  • Storm sewer – Replacement of existing storm sewer, catch basins and reconnection of private drain connections to property line on Galbraith Street;
  • Sanitary sewer – Replacement of existing sanitary sewer to the proper depth to allow for the installation of new sanitary sewer service connections to property line on Galbraith Street;
  • Watermain – Replacement of existing watermain, fire hydrants, water valves and service connections to property line on Galbraith Street;
  • Roadway – Replacement and widening of existing asphalt pavement (0.95m each lane) and construction of a cul-de-sac bulb at the current dead end of Galbraith Street, as well as replacement of concrete barrier curb and gutter;
  • Driveway Approaches – Replacement and regrading of driveway approaches up to property line as required on Galbraith Street;
  • Restoration – Restoration and regrading of boulevard areas up to property line as required on Galbraith Street;
  • Sidewalk – Replacement of sidewalk landings at the intersection of Galbraith Street and McNaughton Avenue West.

Construction is anticipated to form part of the 2021 construction season.

Sanitary Sewer and Installation of Sewer Service Connections

Galbraith Street is currently serviced by dedicated storm and sanitary sewers, but the existing sanitary sewer was installed at a depth that was too shallow to allow for the installation of sanitary service connections, so currently all the residents on Galbraith Street are utilizing septic systems. As part of this infrastructure reconstruction project, the new sanitary sewer will be installed at a deeper, proper depth and each property will be provided with a sanitary sewer service connection to their property line. Each property owner will have the option to pay to hook into this sewer connection as part of the reconstruction project.

For any property owner that would like to connect, please complete the “Connection Request Form” found in the “Downloads” section of this page and return it by email, mail, or in person to the Civic Centre at 315 King Street West in Chatham.

It is not a requirement that property owners hook into the sanitary sewer at this time. Should a property owner choose not to, there will be no costs assessed to their property under this project. Please note that connection costs will be increased for any property owner that chooses to hook up at a later date.

Costs to Property Owners

The connection cost to property owners for a sanitary sewer service connection installed under this project is $3,500 and includes the cost to install a service connection, including clean-out at the property line. In addition to the $3,500 connection cost, there is an additional Part 12 charge. Part 12 charges apply to all new users of Municipal water and sanitary sewer systems to offset costs associated with the water and wastewater infrastructure. The current Part 12 charge associated with this project is $2,327.

Financing Options

Each property owner will have the option to pay for the sewer connection based on the connection cost at the time construction is completed, or in the form of equal annual installments that will be accessed to their Municipal taxes over a period of five (5), ten (10), or fifteen (15) years. Local improvement projects are financed to the property owners through the Municipality at the bank’s Prime Rate (CIBC) as of January 4th, 2021 plus 1.5%. Please note that prime rates are relative to the year the project is completed.

Financing rates associated with local improvement projects that are financed through the Municipality will be locked for the period of the financing.

A summary of financing options showing typical annual installments for Galbraith Street residents is provided in Table 1, below:

Table 1: Financing Options

Assessment

Lump Sum

Charge

5 Year Option (3.95%)

10 Year Option (3.95%)

15 Year Option (3.95%)

Connection cost +

Part 12 Charge

$5,827

$1,307

$717

$522

Any property owners who choose to hook up once the reconstruction project is complete will be charged an increased connection cost of $4,500 and will not have the option of amortizing the payments on their property taxes. The Part 12 charge to be added will be in accordance with the applicable rates at that time.

Additional Costs to Property Owners

In addition to the connection cost and Part 12 Charge, property owners will be responsible for the cost of extending the sanitary service from the property line into their home. This cost typically ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, but can vary based on the specific site conditions.

Any property owner that does choose to connect will also be required to hire a contractor to decommission their septic system. The estimated cost for this is approximately $1,000. In addition, a permit from the Chatham-Kent Building Department to inspect the decommissioned tank is required. The current fees for this permit are $274.20.

Once the property owner has hooked into the connection provided, a monthly flat rate will apply. Monthly urban wastewater service charge (flat rate) for a standard residential meter is $28.05, plus an additional $1.34 per cubic metre of wastewater.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is there a cost to residents along Galbraith Street?

A: There is a cost associated with hooking into the new sanitary sewer service connection, as described above, should a property owner choose to connect. Should a resident choose not to connect at this time, there is no specific assessment to residents along Galbraith Street. This project is being funded through various Municipality of Chatham-Kent infrastructure lifecycle budgets.

Q: How do I let the Municipality know I want a sanitary sewer service connection?

A: Fill out the “Connection Request Form” (found in the download section of this page) and return it by email, mail, or in person to the Civic Centre at 315 King Street West in Chatham by Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Q: What do I need to do if I do not want a sanitary sewer service connection?

A: Nothing is required at this time. You can answer “NO” on the “Connection Request Form” and send to the Municipality should you choose, but any properties that do not return the paperwork will be assumed to be a NO. Regardless, a sanitary sewer service connection will be installed to each property, should the property owner choose to hook in at a later date.

Q: Is it a requirement that I hook into the sanitary sewer?

A: No, it is not mandatory that residents hook into the sanitary sewer at this time.

Q: How will refuse and recycling collection be impacted by the construction?

A: Consistent with all municipal infrastructure renewal projects of this nature, the tendered project will stipulate requirements relative to the Contractor’s duty to facilitate refuse and recycling collection. The Contractor will be required to ensure access to facilitate continued collection. Where collection cannot be undertaken safely, it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to collect and relocate recycle boxes and garbage toter carts to a location where collection can be safely completed. All refuse toter carts and recycle boxes will then be returned to the appropriate residence. Residence shall be responsible for ensuring their address is clearly marked on each box and toter cart.

Q: What are the impacts on landscaping and decorative features within municipal road allowance?

A: Landscaping and decorative features within the municipal road allowance may need to be temporarily removed in advance of the work. Examples may include decorative fences, flower beds, modular block retaining walls or signs. Relocation and reinstatement (and associated costs) of such items will be the responsibility and cost of the property owner.

Q: What are the impacts on sprinkler systems within municipal road allowance?

A: Sprinkler systems, sprinkler heads and irrigation systems which extend into the municipal road allowance may need to be temporarily removed in advance of the work. Should you have such a system, it is best to advise the municipality and provide as much information as possible related to the system so that the influence of the work can be assessed. Relocation and reinstatement (and associated costs) of sprinkler systems, sprinkler heads and irrigation systems will be the responsibility and cost of the property owner.

Q: What are the impacts on routine and scheduled healthcare deliveries?

A: Special routine healthcare deliveries (example – the home delivery of oxygen) should be coordinated with the Municipality as soon as possible and in advance of the construction.

Q: What are the impacts on non-emergency medical access?

A: Non-emergency medical access (example – specialized transit, patient transfer, et cetera) should be coordinated with the Municipality as soon as possible and in advance of the construction.

Q: What are the impacts on mail delivery?

A: Canada Post delivery is subject to their own internal health and safety review and may be augmented by Canada Post.

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