Public Service Announcement
Traffic Disruption – Friday, November 15, 2019, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The intersection of Grand Street & Grenfell Street
The intersection of Courte Real & Grenfell Street
Information for the Public
Release Date: November 14, 2019
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Public Works Department is advising residents and businesses that due to necessary emergency repairs to the water distribution system the below-mentioned areas will experience traffic disruptions from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, November 15, 2019. Areas affected are:
- The intersection of Grand Street & Grenfell Street – Traffic Advisory
- Grenfell Street – Water Shut Off for Emergency Repairs
- The intersection of Courte Real & Grenfell Street – Traffic Advisory
Please note that access will be provided to residents going to the business/organizations located in the Grenfell Street area.
Town Crews will have all applicable Safety Signage visible and motorists are encouraged to exercise caution and drive with the conditions in and around the area.
The Public is further advised that residences and businesses on Grenfell Street will experience water interruptions during this timeframe and therefore once water service is restored the Grenfell Street area will be under a Boil Water Advisory.
Regarding Boil Water Advisories:
Residents are advised to bring water that you might ingest to a rigorous rolling boil for one (1) minute.
For Example, boil water used for:
Drinking
Brushing teeth
Making juice from concentrate and powders
Cooking
Washing fruits and vegetables
Making tea, coffee, and other hot drinks
Making infant formula and cereals
The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more information on Boil Water Advisories and Water Quality visit:
https://www.mae.gov.nl.ca/waterres/quality/drinkingwater/advisories.html