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Highland Road Reconstruction, City of Kitchener

This project involved the Class Environmental Assessment study and traffic study for the proposed widening of Highland Road between Westmount and Fischer Hallman to 4 lanes. The project addressed noise impact issues and a high incidence of accidents at a commercial access.

PEIL was also responsible for the preliminary and final design of the widening, tendering, construction administration and inspection. Challenges included large mature trees and the requirement to maintain 2-way traffic during the construction.

Regional Road #16 (Erbsville Road), City of Waterloo

This project designed and constructed in two phases, involved the topographical survey, base plan preparation, preliminary and final design, and construction administration of the reconstruction of over 2,250m of a rural roadway. PEIL managed the entire project from the initial existing condition Total Station survey through to construction administration and inspection. Reconstruction included the installation of a new sanitary main (up to 10m in depth), construction of new turn lanes, vertical profile improvements, and full road reconstruction. The project featured a deep sewer crossing of Clair Creek, and cost sharing between the City, Region, and three land developers. PEIL completed the project on schedule and budget with no public concerns.

Canadian Tire Project / Bridge Street Reconstruction, Town of Tillsonburg

This project was driven by the need to relocate the existing Canadian Tire store and the Town's desire to keep the store in the downtown core. This project exemplifies the trend for municipalities to focus on intensifying development in the downtown core and on Brownfield sites.

The project involved many facets, including:

• Class EA, design, and construction of the relocation of over 300m of Bridge Street;
• Grading and servicing design and construction of the Canadian Tire Site;
• Design and construction of a 10m high, 140m long retaining wall adjacent to hazard lands;
• Stormwater management controls;
• Landscape architecture for the street and retail site;
• Design and construction of the Lisgar Creek relocation, involving DFO and CA approvals;

Design and construction of off site creek compensation works to satisfy the DFO's no net loss policy.

Union Boulevard Reconstruction, City of Kitchener – Waterloo

This project involved the reconstruction of over 450m of road. PEIL managed the entire project from the initial existing condition Total Station survey through preliminary and final design to construction administration and inspection. Reconstruction included replacement of all underground municipal services and full surficial reconstruction. The project was featured by multiple stakeholder involvement (Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, Clarica, Kitchener and Waterloo Hydro), development of a pedestrian island to handle the large pedestrian traffic to Clarica, an inconsistent cross section, and the requirement to extend and add turn lanes into a tight road allowance.

University Avenue Improvements, City of Waterloo

This project involved the study, preliminary design, final design and construction of 1,400m of University Avenue, from Fischer Hallman westward to Westhill Drive. The project investigated alternatives of addressing increased traffic and the drop off area to a high school. Reconstructed traffic lanes, bike lanes, a central median and turn lanes were recommended and constructed. Also involved was the installation of a Regional Trunk watermain, servicing and utility relocation.

Southgate Industrial, City of Guelph

This industrial site was in excess of 30 hectares and was designed for a state-of-the-art facility. PEIL's responsibilities included:

• Establishing the hazard land buffer limit;
• Grading and servicing design and layout for over 30 ha of land;

Design construction and layout of 800m of the Southgate Drive extension.

James Mount Gardens, City of Hamilton

James Mount Gardens Phase 1 is a project PEIL completed which was part of a larger undertaking involving the implementation of the Ryckmans Neighbourhood Plan. The project included the design, submission of applications for mixed uses including residential and commercial purposes. This 25 unit townhouse residential development was successfully completed by PEIL demonstrating our ability to obtain draft plan approval and rezoning of the lands in a timely and efficient manner. The development of this project also required grading, servicing, and storm water management design. During construction we provided site construction review and inspection services.

Vineyard Valley, Town of Grimsby

Vineyard Valley subdivision in Grimsby is a 129 lot development, constructed against the bottom of the picturesque Niagara Escarpment. PEIL provided the comprehensive planning and engineering services to accomplish a successful completion of this subdivision.

Planning services included;

• Subdivision layout design
• Approvals from NEC
• Draft plan services including municipal, public, and agency consultation
• Subdivision registration

Engineering services included;

• Grading and servicing design
• Stormwater management report and design
• Noise study
• Site construction review and inspection, contract administration
• Site plan design and approvals for Townhouse Development
• Lot grading plans for Townhouse Developments and Subdivision

Landscape architectural services included;

• Vegetation management plans
• Street tree planting
• Entry feature design

Heritage Hills Plaza, Stoney Creek - City of Hamilton

PEIL provided comprehensive development services for this prominent commercial site in Stoney Creek. PEIL was responsible for topographic surveys, site plan applications, OMB submissions, engineering, landscape and contract administration. The project is located ideally at the corner of Mud Street and Paramount Drive. The multiple retail units provide over 5600 square metres of leasable space in a prime location.

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