Water and sewer connection

The requirement to install water and sewer pipes in a new duplex on a 50 year old street of smaller bungalows poses numerous challenges.  Only city indemnified contractors can tackle the install that takes place under the city street.  The city has to authorize closing the road for the day or two it takes to dig the street up and inspect the new connection.   Expect a bill in excess of $25000 for a new connection in Calgary.  There are few indemnified builders so expect a price increase every year, and areas of the city with poor soil stability are particularly costly.  Winter hookups will add another significant fee to the excavation portion of the job.

this shows the depth of the city services.  3 meters is preferred as it helps prevent freezing of the pipes

Temporary shoring is put up to ensure safety of the workers below.  In this shot you can see the two sanitary lines are connected to the city main, and the water lines extend back toward the water main.

the red valves with the steep pipes on the end are the means of turning on or off water at the street between the border of the city property and private property