MAY 2025 within the old one. By opting for this trenchless technology, Mohammad and his team, led by Kyle Paterson, project manager, were able to reduce traffic disruptions, lower environmental impacts, and improve water quality and pressure. The city completed that project late last year. Because of their decision to go with CIPP, Mohammad says they were able to finish ahead of schedule – the deadline was the end of the year, but they were wrapping up by the end of November. “So, it was a very successful story,” Mohammad says. “It was a win for all the stakeholders. We delivered high-quality results with lower disruption, and the community now enjoys improved water service.” Another project the community will benefit from, in a different way, is the Bayview Hill Park Revitalization project. Like the name implies, this project involves revitalizing an existing community park located in the heart of the Bayview Hill community. Originally, this eight-hectare park consisted of a soccer field, a softball diamond, two playgrounds, basketball court, and five tennis courts. According to John, several amenities have reached “the end of their life cycle and need replacing.” Rather than simply repairing the existing amenities, however, John says the city decided to “take a look at the park holistically.” Through extensive consultations with the community, they learned what residents wanted most from their public parks and they responded to those wants
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