Gladstone connect projects
About this project
The Gladstone Connect design involves connecting the Kensington/Hillhurst community drainage improvements to the existing 7 Street Trunk in Sunnyside to help relieve the existing drainage systems.
The design includes flow control points to manage and ensure that water being redirected from Hillhurst Kensington doesn’t inundate Sunnyside.
Why are we doing this work?
- To meet the needs of a Gates Open design condition: A 1:50-year storm when outfall gates are open and the river level is low. Outfall B48/48A at the end of the 7 Street Trunk is used as an outlet to the Bow River.
- To meet the needs of a Gates Closed design condition: 1:5-year storm when outfall gates are closed, to maintain the river level without introducing additional stormwater. A connection down 1 Avenue to Pump Station 2
- Improve the local drainage system and mitigate the risk of surface flooding of homes, garages, and commercial buildings.
- Ensure that the proposed improvements will not negatively impact the existing system or the Sunnyside community.
Construction schedule and upcoming road closures
November 20 – November 25
- Intersection of 4 Ave N.W. and 7 St N.W. closed.
- Residents to access 7 St N.W. from 3 Ave N.W.
November 11 – November 30
- 11 St N.W. from Kensington Rd N.W. north to the gates will be closed.
- Work will begin in the alley behind Kensington Rd N.W. between 10A St N.W. and 11 St N.W. followed by the alley between 11 St N.W. and 11A St N.W. Please follow all posted signage in the area.
- Alley behind Kensington Rd N.W. will be open for limited local traffic and minimal parking only.
- Alley behind Kensington Rd N.W. between 10A St N.W. and 11 St N.W. will become one-way running westbound.
- Residents along 10A St N.W., 11 St N.W. and 11A St N.W. must use Gladstone Rd N.W. or 3 Ave N.W. to enter and exit the streets as there will be NO available access via the alley behind Kensington Rd N.W.
Construction impacts:
- An increase in on-site construction activity including construction crews, vehicles, and heavy equipment. For safety, fencing will be installed around construction areas and on-site signage installed.
- Noise, vibrations, and dust. Noise levels will be monitored.
- Regular hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
*Anticipated schedule and duration of work is subject to change depending on factors such as complexity, weather, supply chain, and access