Jordan Village Improvement Project

Project location: Jordan Village (Main, Nineteenth, Twenty-First, Wismer and King Streets)

PROJECT UPDATE

On September 29, 2021 the Town of Lincoln Council awarded the Jordan Village Improvement Project to Trenchline & Roads Inc - officially kicking off this exciting project! Residents and businesses can expect to see project mobilization activities starting in the next few weeks. There are extensive requirements before the actual work starts, and further communication will be forthcoming including tentative construction schedule and pre-construction surveys.

The Town of Lincoln is excited for this transformational project to kick off and fulfill the vision for Jordan Village, to become an even more vibrant and connected part of the community and a premier tourist destination.

Cost savings were found to ensure affordability without compromising the vision of the project. Some of the key features you will still see in this project include:

- original design of plaza and monument;

- boulevard pavers for the full length of Main Street;

- decorative crosswalks and plantings throughout the project; and

- pedestrian/cyclist facilities along Nineteenth Street.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Utility Locates

A necessary part of the construction process is getting locates for all the underground utilities and infrastructure; it is also required under the law. Part of this process involves owners of the utilities placing paint and mini flags; however, homeowners and businesses do not need to maintain these markings, as a paper/electronic copy are available to the contractor.

This process minimizes the potential for any damage to existing utilities and infrastructure during the construction phase.

Test-pits will also be performed to verify the location of utilities at key crossings.

Pre-Construction Surveys of Buildings A Pre-Construction Survey (PCS) consists of a review of a property adjacent to a site where construction activities are about to begin. The goal of the survey is to visually identify all existing signs of interior and exterior damage; they also identify signs of structural settlement before construction begins. A PCS can protect the property/business owner and the contractor of the site where construction activities will take place. Next step: As we get closer to construction, the contractor’s designate, Wristen’s Home Specialties (WHS), will be reaching out to set up an inspection of your property. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the option is available to have an exterior-only inspection performed. Please note that the information gathered stays with the third party and the contractor, and the Town of Lincoln does not have access to any information unless a claim is filed to protect your privacy.

Surveys

You might see survey crews verifying property limits and confirming layouts over the next few weeks.

Mobilization

Signs, traffic cones and detour signage will start to be placed before construction starts. Prior to any detours, the Town will distribute notices to residents and business in the construction area. We will also send out information to the broader community via social media and posting to the project website.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Town of Lincoln would like to thank all affected residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation during the design stage and underground hydro conversion works.

Keep an eye out for more information as we move forward with this transformational project in the Village. If you have not already done so, check out the Jordan Village Improvement Project on the Speak Up Lincoln public engagement website (speakuplincoln.ca/jordan-village-improvement-project).

Please feel free to contact Dave Bader, Project Manager at 289-668-8819 should you have any questions or concerns.

The Town of Lincoln is delighted to announce the public opening of the new Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre: Home of the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty on Saturday, July 24, located at 3800 Main Street, Jordan Station.

The new facility located in the village of Jordan was designed to properly house the artifacts and exhibits that showcase Lincoln’s uniqueness within the region of Niagara. The Museum was funded by both public funds and private contributions from businesses and individuals. This project was funded in part by the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.

For more information, including opening hours and exhibit details read the official Media Release here.

Dear resident/business:

The new underground hydro infrastructure has successfully been energized and it is now time to permanently hookup your hydro to the new plant.

Our contractor, RH Electric of Beamsville, will begin connecting hydro to the new plant starting next week. The Town will be contacting individuals a few days in advance of work being performed at your property. It could be a few weeks before we get to your connection.

What to expect on the day your hydro is being converted:

• RH Electric will prep the switchover and complete as much work as possible prior to turning off your power
• Expect to be without power for 4 hours as connections are made to your homes/businesses electric meter

It is not expected that RH Electric will need to enter the residence/business, but if they do we will reach out to owners on an individual basis.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a site meeting to review your electrical connection further, please contact Dave Bader 905-563-2799 ext. 284 or dbader@lincoln.ca

Thank you for your patience on this critical component of the Jordan Village Improvement Project.

David Bader
Project Manager Capital Projects
Public Works
dbader@lincoln.ca

As part of the Jordan Village Improvement Project, all roadside ditches will be eliminated along Main and Nineteenth Streets and replaced with curb and gutter and storm sewer. As such, all residents/businesses that have a sump pump outlet that discharges to the existing ditch will need to alter their plumbing to ensure that their sump pumps will continue to work properly.

At this time, the Town is asking residents and businesses to confirm the following information:

1. House Number & Street Name

2. Do you have a Sump Pump installed?

• If not sure, please contact Dave for assistance (info below)

3. If answered “Yes” above, do you know where the sump outlets to:

• Ditch, Yard, Storm Sewer, Other, Not Sure
  • If other, please specify
  • If not sure, please contact Dave for assistance (info below)

Please call or email Dave with your answers to the above questions.

Once these answers are received, Dave will reach out regarding next steps which may include:

• Nothing (for those whose sump pumps drain into a yard or overground)
• Converting from ditch outlet to yard outlet or connection to storm sewer (for those whose sump pumps outlet to ditch or have storm sewer connection)

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a site meeting to review your sump pump situation further, please contact Dave Bader 905-563-2799 ext. 284 or dbader@lincoln.ca

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

To facilitate the relocation of the gas main, Nineteenth Street was closed from Wismer Street to King Street for 3 days starting Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

The works have been completed, and Nineteenth street has been re-opened for regular use.

Throughout the closure, there was no interruption in service to residents and businesses.

For any questions or concerns, please contact:

• James Callaghan, Enbridge Gas: 905-641-6714
• Dave Bader, Town of Lincoln: 289-668-8819

Nineteenth Street Closure (Wismer St. to King St.) Enbridge Gas Relocation Works

To facilitate the relocation of the existing gas main, Nineteenth Street will be closed from Wismer Street to King Street. The closure is expected to last 3 days starting Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:00 a.m.

There will be no interruption in service to residents and businesses.

Detour Routes:

• When heading north, head down Main Street and join Nineteenth Street at the Wismer Street Intersection.
• When heading south, head down Wismer Street, south on Main Street and join King Street.

Nineteenth Street will be available for local and business access only from the north end, as Enbridge Gas will have an open excavation just north of King Street.

Expected activities over the 3 days include:

• Setup traffic plan in accordance with Book 7
• Complete excavation and staging of equipment
• Complete gas connections
• Purge existing gas main (may smell “rotten eggs” for a few minutes but it is harmless and will dissipate quickly)
• Backfill and reinstate road surface, sidewalks and boulevard
• Disassemble Traffic plan (barriers and cones)

For any questions or concerns, please contact:

• James Callaghan, Enbridge Gas: 905-641-6714
• Dave Bader, Town of Lincoln: 289-668-8819

Stakeholder Handout Drawings have been completed

The Town of Lincoln has completed the Stakeholder Handout Drawings.
The Town will be emailing drawings to residents and businesses starting in the first two weeks of April. Large 11”x17” paper copies of the drawing are also available for drop-off upon request.

Please review the drawing and if you have questions/comments, Dave Bader, Project Manager, is available to meet online or on-site, to go through the drawing in greater detail.

An example Stakeholder Drawing is included for reference.

To reach Dave please email him at dbader@lincoln.ca.