Two sites in Prince George will be undergoing construction this week to add connections to the Downtown Renewable Energy System.
The work will occur at 6th/7th and George and on Quebec Street between 6th and 7th in order to provide heat both for the new parkade and the future new downtown pool.
The areas will be closed to traffic, but remain open for pedestrian access.
Late last week, City crews installed signage that notified residents of the upcoming closures without first informing adjacent businesses about the construction project.
The City is delivering letters this afternoon to the businesses with information about the project and apologizing for the error.
It is also reviewing its processes relating to notification of capital projects.
Planning for the new downtown pool indicates that simply connecting to the DRES for heating the building and the water in the pool tanks will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 95% compared to using natural gas.
Construction is expected to start on Friday, May 1, and is scheduled to last for up to two weeks, depending upon the weather.