Hamilton Road and Oakwood Drive Sanitary Sewer/ Oakwood Place Reconstruction Project
This project was initiated to service the River Heights Public School Expansion. Properties along the alignment were not currently serviced by municipal sanitary sewers. The sanitary sewer construction was shared between the Municipality, School Board, and benefitting properties along the project. All other components of the project (roadworks, watermain valves/water services, sidewalk, storm sewer, etc.) are covered under a Municipal or County capital project at no direct cost to the homeowners. The Oakwood Place portion of the project was initiated as the existing watermain and roadway was at the end of its service life. The project provided an opportunity to renew/upgrade old infrastructure, as well as bring this street to a fully serviced, urbanized roadway. In projects similar to this, the most cost-effective approach is to install/replace all underground infrastructure (sanitary sewers, storm sewers, watermains) and then upgrade the roadworks from its existing rural cross section to a new fully urban cross section, consistent with our Thames Centre Engineering Design Standards.
Cost Breakdown
|
|
Sanitary |
Roads |
Water |
Storm |
|
Project Costs |
$1,844,795.70 |
$1,653,013.46 |
$341,038.36 |
$208,006.70 |
|
Non-Rebatable Portion of HST + Tax Exempt Items |
32,468.40 |
29,990.75 |
6,002.28 |
3,660.92 |
|
Total Project Costs |
$1,877,264.10 |
$1,683,004.21 |
$347,040.64 |
$211,667.62 |
Sanitary Portion of Project Costs
Sanitary includes items such as concrete sanitary maintenance holes (also known as manhole structures), sewer pipes, private drain connections, and a portion of the engineering.
|
Sources of Financing |
Amount |
|
Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) |
$500,000.00 |
|
Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Grant |
$500,000.00 |
|
Total Costs to Be Allocated Amongst Properties |
$877,264.10 |
Adjusted Total Number of Lots
57 residential properties plus 13.5 for non-residential properties with larger lot sizes = 70.5
Residential Properties
|
Construction Costs per Residential Property |
$12,443.46 |
|
Plant Capacity Fee per Residential Property |
8,668.00 |
|
Total Cost per Residential Property |
$21,111.46 |
Non-Residential Properties, excluding TVDSB
|
Construction Costs |
$167,986.74 |
|
Plant Capacity Fees |
$90,335.30 |
|
Total Cost per Non-Residential Property, excluding the TVDSB |
$258,322.04 |
Roads Portion of Project Costs
Roads include items such as road base, asphalt, curbs, sidewalks, boulevard restoration, driveway restoration, portion of the engineering
|
Source of Financing |
Amount |
|
County of Middlesex for Hamilton Road (a County Road) |
$574,902.11 |
|
Total Costs for Approved Capital Budget |
$1,108,102.10 |
Scope
- Hamilton Road (Thames Crescent West Loop to Oakwood Drive): Installation of new sanitary sewer and services to the property line of each residence for connection. Reinstatement of disturbed areas to match existing conditions. Construction Dates: March 20, 2023 to May 2023.
- Oakwood Drive (Hamilton Road to Byron Ave): Installation of a new sanitary sewer and services to the property line of each residence for connection. Reconstruction of the roadway to the current urban standard (asphalt, curb, sidewalk). Investigation and assessment to confirm if the storm sewer system needs to be replaced/upgraded. Construction Dates for the remaining 100m of Oakwood Drive: March 20, 2023 - May 2023.
- Oakwood Place (Oakwood Drive to end of cul-de-sac): Installation of new sanitary sewer and services to the property line of each residence for connection. Replacement of existing watermain. Installation of storm sewer system. Reconstruction of the roadway to the urban standard (asphalt, curb). No sidewalk is proposed.
Engineering Consultants: WT Infrastructure
Questions/Concerns: please email inquiries@thamescentre.on.ca
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
When a property owner connects to the Sanitary Sewers, can the old septic be used as rain barrels?
A. When connecting to Municipal sanitary services the old septic must be decommissioned (remove / destroy tank or fill with pea gravel, drill holes in the bottom)
Can any individual hook up to the Sanitary Sewers if it is to OBC/ to the Building Departments satisfaction? (Meaning property owners do not need a certified plumber if they can meet OBC requirements building/ connecting on their own)
A. All plumbing work shall be completed by a certified plumber/drain layer.
Will I be charged bi-monthly for wastewater if I choose not to connect to the sanitary sewer system?
A. Yes, you will be charged the bi-monthly fixed base rate of $58.50 (as per Council's 2024 Fees and Barges By-law)
Will I be charged bi-monthly for wastewater if I choose to not connect to the sanitary sewer system?
See below attached files for information and updates regarding the Hamilton Road and Oakwood Drive Sanitary Sewer/Oakwood Place Reconstruction: