19 priorities pegged in Altona's road renewal program

Crews with Maple Leaf Construction are set to arrive in Altona on July 2nd and begin plugging away at Council's $1 million road renewal project. 

In total, they'll be tackling 19 priority areas. Mayor Harv Schroeder admits, that's more than Council thought would get done with the money it had set aside. 

"Initially, when we put a million dollars down we thought we'd be looking at four or five priority points. As Maple Leaf came to town and evaluated the streets, it was a good surprise that we could continue to go to the next street and the next. We're looking forward to having some newer streets in town."

The work is expected to take about six weeks to complete. 

"They will start with repairing broken curb and gutters, and concrete swale work. This is scheduled for approximately two weeks with good weather. Once the concrete work is done, areas with a frost boil issue will be excavated and back-filled. That takes approximately a week. In the fourth, fifth and sixth weeks, the milling paving will take place," explained Schroeder.

As a result, there will be some street closures during this time. Schroeder says Maple Leaf will maintain access to driveways but residents are asked not to park on the street when the work is taking place. Updates on when and where the is happening will be provided to residents and posted to social media.