Infrastructure Maintenance Projects

Infrastructure Maintenance Projects

Streetlight Pole Replacement

The Town is responsible for the replacement and maintenance of streetlight poles that are solely utilized for streetlighting, while Hydro One retains responsibility for poles carrying additional utilities. Although Hydro One maintains the poles in those cases, the streetlight fixtures themselves remain the Town's responsibility. Many of the Town owned poles have reached the end of their useful life and require replacement to ensure safety and reliability. Staff have identified specific poles for replacement.

Estimated cost of approximately $1,000 per pole

Pool UV System

This project consists of the installation of a new UV system at the Deep River Community Pool. The existing system has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement to maintain effective treatment. The new Canadian-sourced UV system with local service and parts will improve health and safety by eliminating bacteria and viruses and reduce chlorine demand, which in turn lowers chloramine levels and helps protect facility components, including the recently installed Dectron unit. The project will enhance water quality, improve the comfort and safety of patrons, and ensure the long-term reliability of the pool’s treatment system.

Pool - Emergency Exit Stairs Project

Replacement of two concrete emergency exit stairways that have experienced significant deterioration and no longer meet safety standards for reliable emergency egress. Replacing stairs will ensure facility complies with safety requirements and provides safe emergency exits.

Town Hall Roof Replacement

Identified as essential through the 2024 investigation, will address serious issues above the administrative offices, such as ponding, granule deterioration, and compromised insulation. The Town Hall Roof Replacement is essential to maintaining the structural integrity of the building. The current roof, installed in 2007, consists of a two-ply modified bitumen system with a typical lifespan of 15-20 years. Now 17 years old, the roof has reached the latter part of its useful life and is exhibiting serious issues, including extreme ponding, mineral granule deterioration, and areas of wet insulation. The 2024 investigation confirmed that the roof is no longer functioning effectively, increasing the risk of leaks and potential structural damage.

The total estimated cost for this phase is $180,000.

Carpet Replacement Plan

Addressing the remaining areas not completed in the previous year. The old carpeting, which has become worn and outdated, will be replaced to improve both aesthetics and usability throughout the building.

Allocated budget of $50,000.

Generator Installation

The installation of a generator will enhance Town Hall’s back-up power capabilities, ensuring uninterrupted service during emergencies.  The installation will build on the design and preliminary work completed in 2024, improving the Town’s operational resilience and emergency preparedness.

The Town has applied for two grants to assist with the funding of the generator project, which, if successful, would provide a combined total of $115,000. This would leave the Town responsible for the remaining $98,000 of the total $213,000 project cost.