Construction and Development
We look forward to working with you to provide water services to new developments within our service territory.
Whether you're a land developer, commercial builder, or a homeowner doing renovations, we want your new service connection to be ready to go when your project needs it.
Call before you dig
If you are building a deck, creating a new garden, or doing other work that requires digging on your property, be safe and locate the underground pipes by taking advantage of the free underground utility locate.
For a locate request, contact Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255. The locate must be requested by the party doing the work. If you have hired a contractor to complete the work they are required to request the locate.
Be safe- call or click before you dig!
Development requirements
Development agreement
The Developer shall enter into an agreement to provide water infrastructure from the existing system to the proposed subdivision including necessary looping as well as applicable development and/or frontage charges.
Design and construction
The Developer shall design, supply and construct, at their own expense, all applicable water infrastructure to service the proposed subdivision in accordance with the City of Peterborough’s applicable specifications and executed subdivision agreement.
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks requirements
The proposed design must satisfy the design criteria set out in the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) publication “Water Main Design Criteria for Future Alterations Authorized under a Drinking Water Permit”, and the design objectives contained within the MECP publication “Design Guidelines for Drinking Water Systems”. Design drawings shall be submitted for review along with an executed MECP Form 1 and associated review fee of $1,200.00 (tax included) payable to the City of Peterborough.
Securities
A performance security shall be posted by the Developer prior to construction. Performance security shall amount to 100% of the anticipated cost of the proposed water distribution system as determined by the Consultant and approved by the City of Peterborough.
Connection
Upon construction, in strict conformity with approved plans, and the Water Subdivision and Development Requirements, and the Water Construction Specifications and Drawings, the system may be connected and placed into active service, at the sole discretion and under direct supervision of the City of Peterborough.
Completion
Once the City of Peterborough is fully satisfied with the system and after final inspection, the City of Peterborough shall assume responsibility for the system and shall release the remaining performance securities to the Developer.
Additional information
For additional information refer to our Water Subdivision and Development Requirements and Water Conditions of Service or contact the City of Peterborough, water services.
Contact Us
City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
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