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Intersection closure, water service interruption in Penetanguishene starts Thursday

Water service interruption is required to replace a faulty mainline valve at the intersection of Fox and Burke Street
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NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE
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This notice has been issued by the Town of Penetanguishene to inform you that the intersection of Burke Street and Fox Street will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 26 and Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.

The closure of this intersection is required for emergency watermain repairs, infrastructure upgrades and resurfacing of the intersection. Please click here to view the Traffic Control Plan, labelled Intersection Closure, Fox and Burke.

In addition to the intersection closure, a water service interruption will occur for Burke Street, from Fox Street to Chatham Street from approximately 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 until completion of works. This water service interruption is required to replace a faulty mainline valve at the intersection of Fox and Burke Street.

When the water service resumes you may experience a slight discoloration in the water for a short period of time. We ask that you please remove the screens from your faucets and open all taps for approximately 5-10 minutes to remove any air and to flush your plumbing system.

If you require additional information regarding this notice, please contact Moe Lefaive at 705-549-2606 x117  during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please click here to view the Water Service Interruption for an overview map of the affected properties highlighted in yellow.

We would like to thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation during this work. Should you have any concerns please contact the undersigned. 

Moe Lefaive, C.Tech                Jody Haourt
Chief Water Operator               Road Supervisor
Public Works - Water Division    Public Works – Roads Division
705-549-2626 x 117                 705-549-7992

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