29.07. STAMPING / STENCILLING TEMPORARY RESTORATIONS

A visible identifier directly adjacent to the temporary restoration shall be placed by the Utility responsible for the work (e.g. “Gas”, “Water”, “Hydro” etc) . This will help to easily identify, in the field, the party responsible for the work and its inspection and maintenance until permanent restoration is undertaken.

29.08. PERMANENT SURFACE RESTORATION

Permanent restoration of all hard surfaces and adjacent boulevard / landscaped areas shall be completed by the City, and the cost borne by the Contractor. In the event that only the boulevard / landscaped areas are affected, the Contractor shall be responsible for restoring these areas to City specifications.

The Contractor / utility owner shall be required to enter into an agreement with the City for this restoration.

29.08.01 Restoration

The following minimum restoration shall apply:

29.08.01(a) For Asphalt Pavement

The minimum restoration area shall be the entire width of the lane, or lanes disturbed by the utility cut and shall be a minimum of 3.0m long, measured along the travel direction of the road. Where this area is greater than the actual utility cut, the additional pavement area shall be milled to a minimum depth of 100mm and completely removed, and repaved in conjunction with the utility cut.

For multiple utility cuts where the remaining pavement would be 1.0m or less between the edges of adjacent restoration limits, the remaining pavement between the utility cuts shall be either milled to a minimum depth of 100mm or completely removed, and repaved in conjunction with the utility cuts.

The depth of the restored pavement shall match the depth of the existing pavement.

29.08.01(b) For Concrete Pavement:

The minimum restoration shall be a full panel. The minimum panel dimension shall match the size of adjacent panels.

Where the edge of the excavation is within 300mm of the nearest existing joint, the adjacent panel shall also be removed and restored.

The depth of the new concrete pavement shall match the depth of the existing pavement and shall be tied in to the adjacent panels / curb as required to match the existing pavement structure.