By Taylor Chartrand

Spencer Street water and sewer upgrades will impact area-residents

May 27, 2019 | 12:48 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The City of Medicine Hat is working to complete water and sewer replacements in the area along Spencer Street.

Construction Superintendent Andy Motz says this project will require some major detours and pathway closures.

“Starting today on May 27th, there will be some trail and pathway closures or detours to accommodate some of the construction areas that we’ve got going on,” explained Motz.

The impacted trail and path closures from College Ave to Dunmore Road can be found here.

Path closure sign locations on South Railway Street SE can be found here.

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Motz says the upgrades must be complete to potentially reduce any issues with the infrastructure in the future.

“A lot of it was put in during the fifties and sixties, some of it much earlier than that. By replacing this, we’re ensuring we can maintain the service to the citizens without having any line breaks on some of this old infrastructure.”

With Spectrum coming up this weekend, Motz says they will not close the popular overflow parking lot across from Kin Coulee Park.

“We ask the public to respect the work area that’s outlined and to stay away from the construction areas. But, the remainder of the lot, whatever isn’t fenced off, will still be available for public parking for both Spectrum weekend and Canada Day weekend.” 

Currently, Motz says the work will only disrupt walking-traffic on the trails.

But, there will be a disruption in the flow of traffic in the near-future.

“Road closures aren’t anticipated to take place until some time in July. The Dunmore Road intersection will be closed for a few days while we do some work. The intersection by the Canada Post office will be closed longer-term and will have some major impacts on traffic in the area.  That will be upwards of thirty-construction days.”

During that time, people will be able to access their homes and businesses in the area.

“Local traffic will be able to get in and out as they’ve always been able to, but they’ll just have to take a detour or find a different way around.”

Motz anticipates the entire project should be complete some time in the fall.

“We know it’s an inconvenience and a disruption in some peoples day-to-day activities, so we appreciate their patience as we work through that and commit to upgrading the infrastructure for many years to come.”