Temporary water service interruptions expected

The City of Kimberley is advising residents and businesses of significant upcoming construction activity as part of the ongoing St. Mary’s Avenue/Spokane Street infrastructure improvement project.

Beginning next week, critical underground utility upgrades will require a full road closure as well as temporary water service interruptions in some areas.

Sharing information about these scheduled activities will help affected residents prepare in advance of the closures and interruptions.

Full Road Closure: Wallinger Avenue at Spokane Street

To allow for construction, Wallinger Avenue at Spokane Street will be fully closed to all traffic from Monday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The closure will be in effect 24 hours per day during this period.

Detour Information:

Traffic will be rerouted via Howard Street and around Kimberley Avenue. Signage and traffic control personnel will be in place to assist with navigation. Wallinger Avenue on both sides of Spokane Street will still be accessible, including access to parking and businesses in the area. The Platzl will remain accessible to pedestrians at the Spokane Street entrance.

Temporary Water Service Interruption Notice

As part of the underground infrastructure upgrades, temporary water service interruptions will occur in the vicinity of St. Mary’s Avenue and Ross Street. Affected businesses/residents have been notified. Water shut offs will take place on the following dates:

• Tuesday, June 10 (see map above for affected locations)
• Thursday, June 12 (see map below for affected locations)
• Time: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. (both days)

Additional areas may experience intermittent outages.

How to Prepare:

• Store water in advance for drinking, cooking, and hygiene (including pets).
• Avoid using water-based appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines during the outage.• Turn off automatic water systems (e.g., irrigation timers, water softeners) to prevent damage or malfunction.
• After service resumes, run cold water taps for a few minutes to clear any air or discoloration.

The City of Kimberley recognizes the inconvenience these disruptions may cause and sincerely appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to enhance the reliability and safety of our infrastructure.

For more information and to view detailed maps of the affected areas, please visit: www.kimberley.ca.

City of Kimberley

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