Cow Bay Road construction in Eastern Passage stretches on
CBC News | Posted: June 17, 2015 8:03 PM | Last Updated: June 17, 2015
Upgrades to sewer system in Eastern Passage will continue all summer
Construction for a major infrastructure project on Cow Bay Road in Eastern Passage will continue all summer, extending traffic delays and frustration for locals.
Airborne dust and loud machinery have become a mainstay as the road gets ripped apart for upgrades to the storm sewer system.
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Marie George, who has two excavators working in front of her home, said the sound is deafening.
"You have to turn your TV as loud as it can go to hear it sometimes," George said. "And if you're a person who needs to get a lot of rest — well, you're not going to get any rest."
Through the summer months, the construction will continue to break through rock deposits. The zone has made life difficult for some, as lawns are torn up and road access is limited.
Some residents see the work as a necessary evil.
"It's a short-term inconvenience for a long-term gain," said Craig MacDonald. "We've had some serious flooding issues along this stretch of the road and this is going to cure our problems."
The detour around the road will limit traffic to some businesses and some owners report fewer sales as a result.
"They're issuing too many permits in our community all at the same time," said Kim Stacey, owner of Emma's Eatery. "I just think that's poor planning."
Construction in the area is planned to continue through August.