How the project is funded
The project is funded by developers through the Development Cost Levy, with additional funding from local development projects.
We’re upgrading critical sewer and water infrastructure and making transportation upgrades along 49th Avenue between Cambie Street and Fraser Street. Sewer upgrade work will also extend to Alberta Street, between West 49th and West 44th Avenues.
The existing sewer system will be replaced with a separated and larger-capacity system, with 1 pipe for rainwater runoff and another pipe for sewage. This new sewer main will have a life expectancy of 100 years to help serve this growing neighbourhood.
Aging water mains are also being replaced along 49th Avenue between Ontario Street and Fraser Street. After completing sewer and water upgrades, we will restore the pavement along 49th Avenue.
Information icon Between 2022 and 2024, we completed sewer and transportation upgrades on West 49th Avenue between Oak Street and Cambie Street.
Transportation improvements
To support the city’s transportation network and improve bus service along 49th Ave, we will be installing new bus priority lanes on West 49th Avenue between Cambie Street and Prince Edward Street.
What's happeningPhase 2 in progress on Alberta Street
Phase 1 sewer construction on W 49th Avenue is complete.
Water construction on East 49th Avenue between Sophia Street and Fraser Street is complete with water crews planning to return in late 2026 to complete service connection work between Cambie Street and Columbia Street.
Streets crews will return to complete paving works following completion of a number of developments in the area. This is currently expected to take place in 2027.
Sewers crews are currently working on Alberta Street from West 49th Avenue to West 44th Avenue with temporary full block closures in place along Alberta Street as work progresses. Watch for posted signage and give crews plenty of space to work.
Details
Location
Duration
- Spring 2025 to spring 2027
Work hours
Monday to Friday: 7am to 5pm, extended hours as needed
Weekends: as needed
How this project may affect you
Our planned next steps
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February 2026
Sewer construction on West 49th Ave between Ontario and Cambie St.
- Water main upgrades on West 49th between Sophia St and Prince Edward Ave
- Street upgrades and restorations begin on West 49th between Main and Cambie
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April 2026
Sewer construction on West 49th Ave complete
Phase 2 of sewer construction starts on Alberta St from West 49th to West 44th Ave.
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May 2026
Water main upgrades on West 49th Ave complete
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September 2026
Phase 2 sewer work scheduled to be complete at West 44th Ave
Contact us
Community Liaison
Email: [email protected]