Welcome to the project page for the Uplands Sewer Separation project in the Humber Catchment. This page provide project information and updates on the progress of the project.

Where we are today

Spring 2026 Work

• Complete restoration of concrete curb and sidewalk & driveway crossings.
• Any outstanding repairs.
• Asphalt paving – both trench and full road width restorations on all roads.
• Landscaping restoration and site cleanup.

Ripon and Midland Road Soil Stockpile

What’s Happening:

During the Uplands Sewer Separation Project, excavation along Beach Drive produced excess soil that required inspection by the project's archaeological team. To facilitate this work, the soil was temporarily stockpiled on Ripon Road and Midland Road.

Soil screening is complete and the piles have been consolidated to minimize their footprint. An application for a provincial permit is currently in progress to authorize the relocation of the soil from the roads to the final destination.

Duration and Dates

While permit approvals typically take three to four months, ongoing job action by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) may cause delays in processing and could take up to 6 months. The District and its archaeological team are actively working to minimize these delays by maintaining regular communication with the province.

The current anticipated timeline on when the soils can be relocated is Spring 2026.

Traffic / Access impacts:

• There is reduced access to the end of Ripon Road.
• Midland Road at Beach Drive Will Be Closed.
• There may be intermitted access impacts that the Contractor will minimize and is required to maintain resident/local traffic access over the course of the work and shut-downs.
• A 1.0 m set-back will be maintained with all driveways.
• Access for Emergency Services will be maintained.

As part of the Uplands Sewer Separation & Watermain Replacement project, we will be performing storm drain work within both lanes on Beach Drive between Lansdowne Road and Ripon Road.

During this work Beach Drive between Lansdowne Road and Ripon Road will be closed to non-local traffic between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Location:

• Beach Drive between Lansdowne Road and Ripon Road.

Closure Dates and Times

• Starting September 2, 2025, to September 16, 2025.

• Hour of work – Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Beach Drive will be open to traffic during non-working hours.

Traffic Impacts

• Beach Drive will be open to local traffic only.

• Access to private driveways will be maintained. There may be short durations of time where driveways will be inaccessible.

• Waste collection services, recycling, Canada Post and other delivery/pickup services will not be disrupted.

• Pedestrian and Cyclist will have access though the site using the sidewalk.

• Non-local traffic will be detoured using Lansdowne Road.

• BC Transit stops may be relocated or closed, please refer to the BC Transit website for updates: www.bctransit.com