Overnight Water Shutdown Required for Tranquille Phase 3 Project

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To balance worker safety, maintain the project schedule, and reduce impacts on residents during peak water demand, select residents in the Tranquille Phase 3 Project area are advised that an overnight water shutdown is required to accommodate critical infrastructure work.

Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the shutdown was recently rescheduled to Friday, July 24, based on extreme heat. The work will now take place overnight from Thursday evening (July 23) into Friday morning (July 24) through approval of a noise variance permit issued by the City under Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 49-1.

From approximately 7:00 pm Thursday to 6:00 am Friday, roughly 150 properties along Tranquille Road between Townsend Place and McGillivray Street will experience a temporary water service interruption while crews complete the work. Residents can expect to be without water for approximately 11 hours.

Impacted residents will receive direct notification through a notice with details about the shutdown.

The overnight schedule was selected after considering several options. Completing the work overnight avoids exposing construction crews to forecasted extreme daytime temperatures, helps keep the project on schedule, and minimizes the impact of shutting off water during the community's busiest period of water use.

Residents affected by the shutdown are encouraged to:

  • store enough water ahead of time for drinking, cooking, and essential household needs
  • keep taps closed during the shutdown to help prevent accidental flooding when service is restored
  • run a cold water tap for several minutes after service returns if water appears cloudy or discoloured

While overnight construction is necessary to complete this work safely, nearby residents can expect temporary noise from excavation equipment, trucks, compaction activities, and occasional pipe cutting. Crews will make every effort to minimize disruptions by limiting equipment idling when not in use, completing louder activities in short durations where possible, and carrying out the noisiest work away from homes whenever feasible.

The City recognizes that overnight construction can be disruptive and sincerely appreciates residents' patience and understanding as this essential infrastructure work is completed safely and efficiently.

For project updates and more information, visit LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/TranquillePhase3.