The City of Owen Sound has awarded the reconstruction of 8th Street West in the 500 block and 9th Street 'A' West in the 500 block to MacDonnell Excavating Ltd. Work will commence Monday, August 8, 2016. The estimated completion date for 8th Street West is the beginning of September, while 9th Street 'A' West is expected to be finished in early October.

The 9th Street 'A' West work will include:

Removal and replacement of the existing sanitary sewer and watermain, including services to the property line; road reconstruction, including replacement of the south side sidewalk; and restoration of all disturbed areas to previous or better condition.

The 8th Street West work will include:

Installation of new sanitary sewer and watermain, including services to the property line; and Restoration of all disturbed areas to previous or better condition.

During construction both streets will be closed to through traffic. Local access will be maintained to affected properties and emergency response vehicles at all times.

source: media release, City of Owen Sound