Streets

The City of Charlottetown consists of approximately 225 linear kilometers of street network, 200 kilometers of which are under the control of the City and 25 kilometers that are classified as part of the provincial roads system.

The City undertakes the majority of its street work within operation budgets. Hot mix asphalt plants are generally open from late May to late October of each year. Outside this period the City uses cold mix asphalt but this temporary patching materials has its limitations, especially in spring thaw conditions.

Patching

Each spring all streets are reviewed for potholes and other local (small) patching needs. The hot mix patching program starts in early June with higher volume streets and proceeds to the more residential streets. The City strives to complete this patching program as expediently as possible.

Resurfacing

For larger resurfacing projects, the City has set up an inspection program for all City streets. This provides a rating basis on which to classify the streets and develop a "worst first" approach to resurfacing while still considering other factors.

2004 Resurfacing List
2003 Resurfacing List
2002 Resurfacing List

Sidewalks

The City of Charlottetown currently has approximately 225 linear kilometers of sidewalk network. The City undertakes the majority of its sidewalk work within operation budgets.

Placement of concrete is affected by freezing temperatures and concrete work is usually undertaken in the season of late May to late October of each year. Outside this period the City uses cold mix asphalt but this temporary patching material has its limitations.

Patching

Each spring all sidewalks are reviewed for cracks, unevenness, deterioration and other defects. This information is used in prioritizing work areas in conjunction with other projects in the City. Repair continues for the full summer season with the most immediate needs undertaken first.

Replacement

For larger repair projects, the City uses a combination of in-house staff and contacted work. This provides a rating basis on which to classify the streets and develop a "worst first" approach to resurfacing while still considering other factors such as volumes, other work in the area, associated projects, etc.

New Construction

While striving to maintain the current inventory, the City is also attempting to expand the sidewalk network into areas not currently serviced. Main routes and high pedestrian areas are the first priority in this new work and these locations often have open ditch drainage. To facilitate proper storm water drainage, it is often necessary to construct piped storm systems in these areas.

As the City’s inspection program as well as its operational and capital budgets are not finalized until mid-March of each year, the Public Works Department is not able to confirm what sidewalk work will be undertaken in a given year until that time.

Tenders for a contracted program are usually advertised in the local newspaper and on our website in the spring of the year and the construction schedule of the various locations is agreed to with the successful contractor. There may be many considerations in the timing of the work that make early, mid or late summer work most appropriate.

Larger capital projects are also tendered and advertised at varying times in the construction season.

For a list of the proposed sidewalk work please contact the Public Works Department at (902) 894-5208 when advertised.

Thursday, Mar 11, 2010

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