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Replacement of Retaining Walls at Two Locations in the Region of Peel.

  • Location: Region of Peel
  • Project Date: In progress

The contract involves the Replacement of Retaining Walls at Two Locations in the Region of Peel under Project 16-4520. The awarded work consists of the following key tasks:

Retaining Wall Replacement and Site Work

  1. Dixie Road, North of Courtneypark Drive: 
    • Replacement of three gabion retaining walls with new vegetated reinforced slopes.
    • Replacement of one gabion slope protection with a new vegetated rock buttress.
  2. Bovaird Drive, East of Bramalea Road: 
    • Removal and replacement of an existing modular retaining wall with a new segmental retaining wall.
    • Installation of a pedestrian railing for enhanced safety.
    • Removal of the existing concrete toe wall and pedestrian barricade.
    • Replacement of existing asphalt splash pad, asphalt sidewalk, and concrete sidewalk with a new asphalt multi-use pathway and concrete splash pad.

Additional Work Details

  • Grading and site stabilization to accommodate the new retaining walls.
  • Erosion and sediment control measures to prevent environmental impact.
  • Traffic control and lane closures, as required, to ensure safety during construction.
  • Vegetation removal restrictions apply: no removal between April 1 and August 31 to protect local habitats.
  • Near or instream work prohibitions: no work permitted between April 1 and June 30.

Regulations and Compliance Requirements

The project must comply with the following regulations and standards:

  1. Environmental Compliance:
    • Adherence to the Fisheries Act and Endangered Species Act (ESA) for habitat protection.
    • Implementation of erosion and sediment control as per the Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS).
    • Compliance with the Region of Peel’s Tree Protection Bylaw for vegetation preservation.
  2. Workplace and Safety Compliance:
    • Conformance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) regulations for on-site worker safety.
    • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and traffic control measures in accordance with Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7.
    • Ensuring all workers have Working at Heights and WHMIS 2015 certifications.
  3. Construction and Engineering Standards:
    • Retaining walls must be built according to Ontario Building Code (OBC) structural guidelines.
    • All concrete and paving work must meet OPSS 1350 – Concrete Materials and Production standards.
    • Asphalt works to be completed in accordance with OPSS 310 – Hot Mix Asphalt Paving.
  4. Permits and Approvals:
    • The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary building and environmental permits prior to work commencement.
    • Any utility relocations or service interruptions require approval from Peel Region Public Works Department.