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Lacombe County is launching the Mirror Infrastructure Mapping Project today (April 4), to understand and document the condition and location of water and sewer systems within the Hamlet of Mirror.
The initiative will run through the end of May.
Lacombe County, along with specialized consultants and contractors, will conduct a thorough assessment and mapping of the existing underground systems.
The assessment will ensure the county's records are accurate and current and help improve future infrastructure maintenance and repair efforts.
What can residents expect?
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Inspection and Mapping: Initially, crews will open manholes and visually inspect sewer conditions while mapping key components such as manholes, water valves, hydrants, and curb stops.
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Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Scanning: A contractor will perform a trial scan using GPR technology to locate underground water lines. This technology uses radio waves—completely safe and non-intrusive to residents. If the trial proves successful, a full scan across Mirror will be conducted.
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Sewer Cleaning and Inspection: Crews will clean sewer pipes using high-pressure water equipment and vacuum trucks, followed by inspections with closed-circuit TV cameras. Cleaning activities may cause temporary noise, but inspections should have minimal impact on residents.
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Hydrovac (Daylighting) Activities: After GPR scans, crews will use hydrovac equipment to safely confirm the exact locations and depths of water lines. This activity will occur only on County utility rights-of-ways, though residents may notice some temporary noise and activity in these areas.
Work will typically happen Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Overnight work may occasionally be necessary, but residents will receive advance notice.
The timeline of the project is weather dependent.
During the project, there may be temporary restrictions on roads, sidewalks, or driveway access.
If your home is impacted, crews will directly notify you and ensure at least one access point remains open.
Residents could notice temporary sewer odours during flushing activities. Pouring water down drains and unused sinks or tubs can help mitigate the issue.
The county also recommends avoiding laundry during daytime hours when sewer cleaning is happening in your immediate area.
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