The permitting process enables the City to consider the potential short-term and long-term impacts of the well installation, including:

• the safety of the public and motorists;
• underground utilities, concrete sidewalks, asphalt roadways, trees and landscaping;
• groundwater quality and supply;
• delays or adjustments to future construction works at the monitoring well location;
• ongoing maintenance, future decommissioning and restoration;
• environmental and other risks and liabilities;
• development proposals and plans;
• adjacent property owners; and
• on-site and off-site soil and groundwater remediation

Additional permits and requirements that may apply:

• Highway Use Permit
• Road Closure Permit
• Tree Cutting Permit

The Engineering & Public Works Department will only accept complete application packages, including:

• Complete Monitoring Well Permit Application (pdf)
• Highway Use Permit Application (see Schedule A of the Highway Bylaw)
• Fees and securities as outlined in the Fees and Charges Bylaw and Highway Bylaw, including:
• Highway Use (Monitoring Well) Permit Application or Renewal Fee & Security
• Highway Use Permit Fee (Application & Inspection) & Security
• Standard Contractor Insurance

Fees and securities please view the Fees and Charges Bylaw and Highway Bylaw

Please allow 10 working days for your application to be reviewed.

If your project requires an extension, you must apply to renew your permit at least 10 working days before your permit expires.

To renew your permit, please provide the applicable application renewal fee (see Highways Bylaw) and update all applicable specifications as necessary to identify any changes to site conditions and to demonstrate compliance with current bylaws and regulations.

Upon the completion of your project, you must have met all permit requirements.

The applicant must submit a security release request to the Engineering & Public Works Department before the permit expires and must provide at least 72 hours advance written notice before ceasing activities.

Upon receiving the request, staff will review and inspect the site. You will be notified of the release status once the review is complete.