Thanks for the reply PELS.
It is a 39" old combined gravity sewer in the heart of Toronto downtown, University Ave. and Queen St. West.
The conflict is with a short (less than 10') crosswalk connection from the new Opera House (being built as we speak) and the subway system. The City record...
Thanks waseem19,
It seems to me you (or your jurisdiction) have had dealt with the issue extensively. I would be interested to read a standard spec or a contract document excerpt pertained to this practice. Particularly, if there is some QC stipulation. The problem in Southern Ontario seems to...
Toronto and other old cities in Canada are starting to feel the need of standardizing the way sanitary and storm sewers are abandonded. So far there has not been a standard requirement nor have the specs on a particular project been enforced and complied with. With redevelopment and recent...
Hello Pels,
I have a much larger diameter pipe to modify with an inverted siphon, a 3'-3" one. To make things worse is encased in 5' by 5' reinforced concrete. But it has to be done. We exlpored all other options.
I wondered what the stage of your project was and how you made out. I'd...
