July 22, 1998

 To:Etobicoke Community Council

 From:Dominic Gulli, Interim Co-ordinator of Community Council

 Subject:Sheldon Avenue Water Supply

Lakeshore-Queensway

  Purpose:

 To respond to a request of Etobicoke Community Council, at its meeting held May 27, 1998, to report on correspondence received from Councillor Irene Jones, Lakeshore-Queensway requesting that watermain improvements on Sheldon Avenue be moved forward to 1999.

 Funding Sources:

 The Waterworks Programme of the Capital Budget will be used to fund this project.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that this report be received for information purposes.

 Background:

 The rusty water problem identified along Sheldon Avenue (Attachment No. 1) is caused by internal pipe corrosion of the watermain. This problem is prevalent in many areas of the former City of Etobicoke and is being addressed through the Watermain Cleaning and Lining Programme as part of a long-term water distribution system rehabilitation strategy. This programme involves removing the internal corrosion from the pipe and placing a thin cement mortar coating inside the pipe to prevent further corrosion. Addressing the problem identified along one street usually requires cleaning and lining of watermains along other streets surrounding the problem area. In the short-term, our Operations Division staff conduct routine flushing of watermains in problem areas to reduce the occurrence of rusty water.

Comments:

 The rusty water problem identified along Sheldon Avenue is common to many areas within the former City of Etobicoke and due to limited budgets, we are addressing these problems on a priority basis.

 The Sheldon Avenue area is not scheduled for rehabilitation until after the year 2002. We will, however, make every effort to consider this area for inclusion in the 1999 Capital Budget as part of the Watermain Cleaning and Lining Programme. In the short-term, our Operations Division staff will continue to carry out routine flushing of the watermain along Sheldon Avenue.

 Conclusions:

 The Sheldon Avenue area is not scheduled for rehabilitation until after the year 2002. We will, however, make every effort to consider this area for inclusion in the 1999 Capital Budget as part of the Watermain Cleaning and Lining Programme.

 Contact Name:

 Michael D'Andrea, M.E.Sc., P.Eng., Manager, Utility Planning - Transportation and Engineering Planning. (416) 394-8386; Fax 394-8942.

D. Gulli

Interim Coordinator of Community Council

Works and Emergency Services

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Attachment

 cc Sheldon Avenue