On Nov 7th, a water main serving homes and businesses south of Clinton and the village of Vanastra was damaged. As a result, water service to those areas has been impacted.
The damage is related to directional drilling activity being undertaken by a contractor performing work for Union Gas as part of a project to relocate a natural gas pipeline 10 meters to the east of its current location beneath the Bayfield River.
This relocation work was requested by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario, who are undertaking rehabilitation work on the Bridge.
The top priority right now is public safety. Directional drilling activity has been stopped.
Representatives from the Municipality of Central Huron are working to develop a response plan to restore water service to affected homes and businesses as safely and quickly as possible.
Union Gas representatives are available to assist as needed.
What is the cause?
A water main near the Bayfield Bridge was damaged during directional drilling activity.
Who is at fault?
As you can appreciate, the details surrounding this incident are not fully known and will be investigated. The top priority right now is public safety and restoring water service to affected homes and businesses as safely and quickly as possible.
Who is affected?
Residences and businesses south of the village of Clinton and in the Village of Vanastra.
How long will these areas be without water?
That has not yet been determined. The Municipality of Central Huron are working to develop a response plan to restore water service to affected homes and businesses as safely and quickly as possible.
How will I get updates?
The Municipality of Central Huron will provide updates to impacted customers.