Cartman and some other neighbours along the back lane between Telfer and Clifton Streets flagged a hole in the pavement to the city's 311 line several months ago. Cartman says it took "months and months" before a crew arrived, although he didn't know who the crews worked for. "Hydro completed a utility cut repair in the back lane, and as such, Hydro is responsible for repairing the pavement. In this situation the City was not aware of the timeframe for the Hydro pavement repair, which was completed independently prior to the back lane renewal project being undertaken," Allen wrote in an email. Cartman told CBC News there may be a simple solution to the challenge of getting the city and utility companies on the same page for construction projects.

Source: CBC News August 26, 2020 09:56 UTC