Herder Drive Rehabilitation

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This long-term project investigates and corrects the root causes of the roadway issues along Herder Drive and in Hewlett Park. The issues included:

  • Pot holes
  • Road heaves
  • Higher than normal water levels


The investigation revealed the problems that were causing the poor conditions on Herder Drive:

  1. At the Erickson Drive storm water crossing: This drainage route was too small and created a bottle neck

  2. Along the drainage channels from Erickson Drive to Hewlett Park: The drainage channel was too flat. Water was standing instead of draining away

  3. At the storm water mains within the roadways of Hewlett Park: The mains were too shallow and were too small to allow enough drainage

  4. With groundwater conditions in the area: Because of 1 - 3, the water had nowhere to drain

How?

  • First, we corrected the problems causing poor conditions (1 - 3 above)

  • Next we repaired Hunter Road and Hinshaw Drive

  • Work continues to repair Herder Drive and then Harrison Road

  • Many projects were coordinated at the same time to maximize efficiency


What?

We improved surface and ground water drainage so that water moves from west to east, away from Hewlett Park. Improvements include:

  • Added the Hampton Pointe storm water lift station and new Hampton Pointe outfall
    New Hampton Pointe storm water lift station

  • Regrading of drainage ditches and storm ponds

  • Added two large concrete box culverts at the Erickson Drive storm water crossing. The new culverts eliminate the bottleneck at the Erickson Drive storm water crossing. The old culverts were about 60 cm in diameter. The new box culverts are 1.6 meters tall and 2.9 meters wide

    New Hampton Pointe Outfall (left),
    New Erickson Drive storm water crossing box culvert (right)


Improved roadways:

  • Stronger road structure
  • Safer roadway for driving

  • Improved sightlines for pedestrians to cross roadway safely

  • Removal, replacement and upgrading the existing storm water mains

  • Installation of weeping tile drains along the roadway

  • Removal of concrete in areas where the ground settled, and the surface water is not draining properly

  • Removal and replacement of the asphalt roadway

  • Addition of traffic calming measures


Where?

Herder Drive rehabilitation takes place in phases, from:

  1. Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road

  1. Hagerman Road to Harrison Road

  1. Harrison Road to 47 Avenue

When?

Next Steps

  • Rehabilitation of Herder Drive from Hagerman Road to Harrison Road

  • Rehabilitation of Herder Drive from Harrison Road to 47 Avenue

Learn about the project


This long-term project investigates and corrects the root causes of the roadway issues along Herder Drive and in Hewlett Park. The issues included:

  • Pot holes
  • Road heaves
  • Higher than normal water levels


The investigation revealed the problems that were causing the poor conditions on Herder Drive:

  1. At the Erickson Drive storm water crossing: This drainage route was too small and created a bottle neck

  2. Along the drainage channels from Erickson Drive to Hewlett Park: The drainage channel was too flat. Water was standing instead of draining away

  3. At the storm water mains within the roadways of Hewlett Park: The mains were too shallow and were too small to allow enough drainage

  4. With groundwater conditions in the area: Because of 1 - 3, the water had nowhere to drain

How?

  • First, we corrected the problems causing poor conditions (1 - 3 above)

  • Next we repaired Hunter Road and Hinshaw Drive

  • Work continues to repair Herder Drive and then Harrison Road

  • Many projects were coordinated at the same time to maximize efficiency


What?

We improved surface and ground water drainage so that water moves from west to east, away from Hewlett Park. Improvements include:

  • Added the Hampton Pointe storm water lift station and new Hampton Pointe outfall
    New Hampton Pointe storm water lift station

  • Regrading of drainage ditches and storm ponds

  • Added two large concrete box culverts at the Erickson Drive storm water crossing. The new culverts eliminate the bottleneck at the Erickson Drive storm water crossing. The old culverts were about 60 cm in diameter. The new box culverts are 1.6 meters tall and 2.9 meters wide

    New Hampton Pointe Outfall (left),
    New Erickson Drive storm water crossing box culvert (right)


Improved roadways:

  • Stronger road structure
  • Safer roadway for driving

  • Improved sightlines for pedestrians to cross roadway safely

  • Removal, replacement and upgrading the existing storm water mains

  • Installation of weeping tile drains along the roadway

  • Removal of concrete in areas where the ground settled, and the surface water is not draining properly

  • Removal and replacement of the asphalt roadway

  • Addition of traffic calming measures


Where?

Herder Drive rehabilitation takes place in phases, from:

  1. Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road

  1. Hagerman Road to Harrison Road

  1. Harrison Road to 47 Avenue

When?

Next Steps

  • Rehabilitation of Herder Drive from Hagerman Road to Harrison Road

  • Rehabilitation of Herder Drive from Harrison Road to 47 Avenue

Learn about the project


  • August 4, 2026 Update

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    The final lift of asphalt is complete on Herder Drive between Harrison Road and 47 Avenue. The roadway is now open to the public.

    During the week of August 3, crews will continue completing a few remaining finishing touches, including:

    • Line painting

    • Landscaping

    • Signage installation

    • Minor asphalt patching at corners

    This work marks another milestone in the Town's long-term Herder Drive Rehabilitation project. This project corrects root causes of roadway issues along Herder Drive, such as potholes, road heaves, and higher than normal water levels. The project has been completed in phases to minimize impacts, while delivering lasting improvements to the area.

    The final lift of asphalt is complete on Herder Drive between Harrison Road and 47 Avenue. The roadway is now open to the public.

    During the week of August 3, crews will continue completing a few remaining finishing touches, including:

    • Line painting

    • Landscaping

    • Signage installation

    • Minor asphalt patching at corners

    This work marks another milestone in the Town's long-term Herder Drive Rehabilitation project. This project corrects root causes of roadway issues along Herder Drive, such as potholes, road heaves, and higher than normal water levels. The project has been completed in phases to minimize impacts, while delivering lasting improvements to the area.

  • June 24, 2026 Update:

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    Construction is underway for Herder Drive from Harrison Road to Herder Drive Trail (north of Heenan Crescent):

    June 15 – July 10, 2026

    • Concrete repairs
      • Curbs
      • Sidewalks
    • Laying final layer of asphalt
    • Line painting
    • Landscaping

    Construction is underway for Herder Drive from 47 Avenue to Harrison road:

    June 22 - July 22:

    • Replacing concrete curbs and sidewalks
    • Removal of existing asphalt
    • Roadway work
      • Reshaping of gravel base
      • There’ll be intermitted roadway closures and traffic disruptions during construction. At all times, we’ll ensure that people will have pedestrian access to their property. There’ll be times when parking along Herder Dr will not be allowed, and vehicular access to properties will not be allowed. We’ll be informing people in advance of any traffic disruptions. Find traffic interruptions and road closure announcements on the News Hub.
      • Residents impacted by this work will receive advance notice

    July 20 - July 31

    • First and second final layer of asphalt
    • There’ll be intermitted roadway closures and traffic disruptions during construction. At all times, we’ll ensure that people will have pedestrian access to their property. There’ll be times when parking along Herder Dr will not be allowed, and vehicular access to properties will not be allowed. We’ll be informing people in advance of any traffic disruptions. Find traffic interruptions and road closure announcements on the News Hub.
    • Residents impacted by this work will receive advance notice

    August 3 - August 8

    • Landscaping
    • Line Painting

    Why can't we do construction projects according to a set schedule?

    • Weather is the boss of construction. If we have bad weather, we must delay projects
    • Construction supplies sometimes arrive on time, sometimes they arrive late. For example, if concrete supplies for sidewalks are delivered late, we can't start the construction
    • Sometimes we find surprises in the ground. We make every effort to survey before breaking ground, but sometimes we find underground utilities like gas lines that are in unexpected places. This forces us to create a new plan, which can cause a time delay
    • There are more surprises that can happen too! We plan things down to the last detail, but plans are never 100% perfect, 100% of the time

    We thank you for all your patience during construction to keep our workers safe!

    Construction is underway for Herder Drive from Harrison Road to Herder Drive Trail (north of Heenan Crescent):

    June 15 – July 10, 2026

    • Concrete repairs
      • Curbs
      • Sidewalks
    • Laying final layer of asphalt
    • Line painting
    • Landscaping

    Construction is underway for Herder Drive from 47 Avenue to Harrison road:

    June 22 - July 22:

    • Replacing concrete curbs and sidewalks
    • Removal of existing asphalt
    • Roadway work
      • Reshaping of gravel base
      • There’ll be intermitted roadway closures and traffic disruptions during construction. At all times, we’ll ensure that people will have pedestrian access to their property. There’ll be times when parking along Herder Dr will not be allowed, and vehicular access to properties will not be allowed. We’ll be informing people in advance of any traffic disruptions. Find traffic interruptions and road closure announcements on the News Hub.
      • Residents impacted by this work will receive advance notice

    July 20 - July 31

    • First and second final layer of asphalt
    • There’ll be intermitted roadway closures and traffic disruptions during construction. At all times, we’ll ensure that people will have pedestrian access to their property. There’ll be times when parking along Herder Dr will not be allowed, and vehicular access to properties will not be allowed. We’ll be informing people in advance of any traffic disruptions. Find traffic interruptions and road closure announcements on the News Hub.
    • Residents impacted by this work will receive advance notice

    August 3 - August 8

    • Landscaping
    • Line Painting

    Why can't we do construction projects according to a set schedule?

    • Weather is the boss of construction. If we have bad weather, we must delay projects
    • Construction supplies sometimes arrive on time, sometimes they arrive late. For example, if concrete supplies for sidewalks are delivered late, we can't start the construction
    • Sometimes we find surprises in the ground. We make every effort to survey before breaking ground, but sometimes we find underground utilities like gas lines that are in unexpected places. This forces us to create a new plan, which can cause a time delay
    • There are more surprises that can happen too! We plan things down to the last detail, but plans are never 100% perfect, 100% of the time

    We thank you for all your patience during construction to keep our workers safe!

  • May 31, 2025 Update

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    2025 construction is underway:

    • Stormwater, roadway surface, and sidewalks
    • Work on stormwater lines must happen after spring breakup
    • Underway: July - August 2025
      • Herder Drive rehabilitation from Hewlett Park trail to south of Harrison Road
      • Harrison Road rehabilitation from Herder Drive to Hallgren Drive
      • July 8 update: Starting to remove asphalt and construction to follow shortly afterwards
    • Complete: May - June 2025
      • Herder Drive from Hagerman Road to the Hewlett Park trail
      • Concrete repairs and final layer of asphalt

    2025 construction is underway:

    • Stormwater, roadway surface, and sidewalks
    • Work on stormwater lines must happen after spring breakup
    • Underway: July - August 2025
      • Herder Drive rehabilitation from Hewlett Park trail to south of Harrison Road
      • Harrison Road rehabilitation from Herder Drive to Hallgren Drive
      • July 8 update: Starting to remove asphalt and construction to follow shortly afterwards
    • Complete: May - June 2025
      • Herder Drive from Hagerman Road to the Hewlett Park trail
      • Concrete repairs and final layer of asphalt

  • March 1, 2024 Update

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    Progress is underway on planning for 2024 construction:

    • 2024 work includes Herder Drive rehabilitation from Hagerman Rd to approximately Heenan Cresent
      • Stormwater, roadway surface, and sidewalks
    • On February 14, 2024, we issued a tender for the roadway construction
    • We hope to present our choice of construction contractor for Council approval on March 25
    • We hope to begin construction in June, depending on weather
      • Work on stormwater lines must happen after spring breakup


    Progress is underway on planning for 2024 construction:

    • 2024 work includes Herder Drive rehabilitation from Hagerman Rd to approximately Heenan Cresent
      • Stormwater, roadway surface, and sidewalks
    • On February 14, 2024, we issued a tender for the roadway construction
    • We hope to present our choice of construction contractor for Council approval on March 25
    • We hope to begin construction in June, depending on weather
      • Work on stormwater lines must happen after spring breakup


  • August 16, 2023 Update

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    Progress on the Herder Drive rehabilitation is on schedule and on budget. This long-term project began in 2016 to investigate and correct the root causes of the roadway issues along Herder Drive and in Hewlett Park. The issues included potholes, road heaves, and higher than normal water levels.

    Next Tasks

    • August 17 – 25: Road line painting on Herder Drive from Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road

    Completed Tasks: August 4

    Road Surface Infrastructure

    • We completed milling and paving on Herder Drive from Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road, including the intersection at Hinshaw Drive and Herder Drive

    Progress on the Herder Drive rehabilitation is on schedule and on budget. This long-term project began in 2016 to investigate and correct the root causes of the roadway issues along Herder Drive and in Hewlett Park. The issues included potholes, road heaves, and higher than normal water levels.

    Next Tasks

    • August 17 – 25: Road line painting on Herder Drive from Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road

    Completed Tasks: August 4

    Road Surface Infrastructure

    • We completed milling and paving on Herder Drive from Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road, including the intersection at Hinshaw Drive and Herder Drive


    Paving completed along Herder Drive from Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road


  • Milling and paving starting today

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    We are ready to begin milling and paving:

    • Herder Drive: Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road, including the intersection at Hinshaw Drive and Herder Drive
    • Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    • One-way alternating traffic
    • We are working hard to complete milling and paving before the August long weekend, weather permitting
    • Thank you for watching out for our construction staff


    Why can't we do construction projects according to a set schedule?

    • Weather is the boss of construction. If we have bad weather, we have to delay projects
    • Construction supplies sometimes arrive on time, sometimes they arrive late. For example, if concrete supplies for sidewalks are delivered late, we can't start the construction
    • Sometimes we find surprises in the ground. We make every effort to survey before breaking ground, but sometimes we find underground utilities like gas lines that are in unexpected places. This forces us to create a new plan, which can cause a time delay
    • There are more surprises that can happen too! We plan things down to the last detail, but plans are never 100% perfect, 100% of the time

    We thank you for all your patience during construction to keep our workers safe!





    We are ready to begin milling and paving:

    • Herder Drive: Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road, including the intersection at Hinshaw Drive and Herder Drive
    • Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
    • One-way alternating traffic
    • We are working hard to complete milling and paving before the August long weekend, weather permitting
    • Thank you for watching out for our construction staff


    Why can't we do construction projects according to a set schedule?

    • Weather is the boss of construction. If we have bad weather, we have to delay projects
    • Construction supplies sometimes arrive on time, sometimes they arrive late. For example, if concrete supplies for sidewalks are delivered late, we can't start the construction
    • Sometimes we find surprises in the ground. We make every effort to survey before breaking ground, but sometimes we find underground utilities like gas lines that are in unexpected places. This forces us to create a new plan, which can cause a time delay
    • There are more surprises that can happen too! We plan things down to the last detail, but plans are never 100% perfect, 100% of the time

    We thank you for all your patience during construction to keep our workers safe!





  • June 29, 2023 progress update

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    So far, we have completed:

    • Concrete sidewalks including new sidewalks and repairs to existing sidewalks

    Asphalt work begins July 4:

    • Mill and pave asphalt on Herder Drive, from Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road


    Thanks for your patience and for watching out for our for construction crews!

    So far, we have completed:

    • Concrete sidewalks including new sidewalks and repairs to existing sidewalks

    Asphalt work begins July 4:

    • Mill and pave asphalt on Herder Drive, from Hinshaw Drive to Hagerman Road


    Thanks for your patience and for watching out for our for construction crews!

  • Budget

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    The Herder Drive rehabilitation is one of the Town's biggest projects. It could not be completed in one construction season and was split into many phases. Budget information included is for recent phases only.

    Total budget for 2023 - 2025: $2,192,812

    2025

    • Budget: $2,000,000 (Estimated)
    • Funding Source: Reserves, capital funding, and grants
    • Progress: Planning / scheduled

    2024

    • Budget: $100,000 (Estimated)
    • Funding Source: Reserves
    • Progress: Planning / scheduled

    2023

    • Budget: $92,812
    • Funding Source: Reserves
    • Progress: Underway

    Questions?

    The Herder Drive rehabilitation is one of the Town's biggest projects. It could not be completed in one construction season and was split into many phases. Budget information included is for recent phases only.

    Total budget for 2023 - 2025: $2,192,812

    2025

    • Budget: $2,000,000 (Estimated)
    • Funding Source: Reserves, capital funding, and grants
    • Progress: Planning / scheduled

    2024

    • Budget: $100,000 (Estimated)
    • Funding Source: Reserves
    • Progress: Planning / scheduled

    2023

    • Budget: $92,812
    • Funding Source: Reserves
    • Progress: Underway

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