Blasting: Irwin Road Pump Station - 2900 Block (Expires September 2025)

August 6, 2025
Description of work to be done: Irwin Road Pump Station – 2900 Block
Estimated duration of project: Blasting will commence on Thursday, August 7, 2025 for approximately two (2) weeks.
Hours of Blasting: Hours of Operation Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (No blasting on Saturdays, Sundays, or Statutory Holidays)
For each blast, there will be the following blast signals:
1. Before the blast, give 12 short whistle signals at one second intervals
2. Wait 2 minutes
3. Blast detonated
4. After area is cleared by blaster, give all clear: One ten second horn signal
5. Blasting mats will cover all blasts to safeguard persons and property
6. Seismographs will be used to monitor vibrations
Contact Name: Dave Purnell, Superintendent – 250-727-1752
Independent Survey Company: Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services (Victoria) Inc. – 250-744-1140

