Hillcrest Reconstruction Project

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Much of the water, sewer, and road infrastructure in Hillcrest has reached the end of its service life and needs to be upgraded. The Hillcrest Reconstruction project is being initiated by the City of Whitehorse to renew and revitalize this public infrastructure.

  • The first Hillcrest Reconstruction Project design concept was completed in 2012, then updated in 2016.
  • In 2017, the Local Improvement Charge (LIC) bylaw was defeated due to a lack of community support. The 2016 conceptual designs for the improvements were prepared with input from Hillcrest residents.
  • These concepts remain a valuable starting point as this process is re-initiated in 2022.
  • Since 2017, the City developed the Infrastructure Reconstruction and Local Improvement Policy. The policy reflects a more commonly used approach across Canada where the City takes responsibility for replacing infrastructure within the road right of way, without the need for a neighbourhood referendum.

Property owners will be given the opportunity to take advantage of the project to upgrade their buried water and sewer service connections, most of which are now over 65 years old and are due for replacement, at their expense.

New household connections will require a recirculation system for frost protection which will dramatically reduce water consumption from bleeders. The reconstruction project encompasses replacement of all roads and buried utilities in the neighbourhood, except for Sunset Drive North between Roundel and Park Lane. This portion of the subdivision was constructed in 1979, and as such will not be upgraded at this time.

Public engagement, planning, and detailed design were completed in 2022 and 2023. The reconstruction works will be divided into four phases.

Our promise to you

We will keep Hillcrest residents involved throughout the process to ensure that your input and aspirations are consistently understood and considered.

Much of the water, sewer, and road infrastructure in Hillcrest has reached the end of its service life and needs to be upgraded. The Hillcrest Reconstruction project is being initiated by the City of Whitehorse to renew and revitalize this public infrastructure.

  • The first Hillcrest Reconstruction Project design concept was completed in 2012, then updated in 2016.
  • In 2017, the Local Improvement Charge (LIC) bylaw was defeated due to a lack of community support. The 2016 conceptual designs for the improvements were prepared with input from Hillcrest residents.
  • These concepts remain a valuable starting point as this process is re-initiated in 2022.
  • Since 2017, the City developed the Infrastructure Reconstruction and Local Improvement Policy. The policy reflects a more commonly used approach across Canada where the City takes responsibility for replacing infrastructure within the road right of way, without the need for a neighbourhood referendum.

Property owners will be given the opportunity to take advantage of the project to upgrade their buried water and sewer service connections, most of which are now over 65 years old and are due for replacement, at their expense.

New household connections will require a recirculation system for frost protection which will dramatically reduce water consumption from bleeders. The reconstruction project encompasses replacement of all roads and buried utilities in the neighbourhood, except for Sunset Drive North between Roundel and Park Lane. This portion of the subdivision was constructed in 1979, and as such will not be upgraded at this time.

Public engagement, planning, and detailed design were completed in 2022 and 2023. The reconstruction works will be divided into four phases.

Our promise to you

We will keep Hillcrest residents involved throughout the process to ensure that your input and aspirations are consistently understood and considered.

  • Update #4: Reconstruction Phase 1A

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    The City has received a schedule from our deep utility contractor, Castle Rock Enterprises, for Phase 1A. Starting the week of May 26, Castle Rock will start mobilizing equipment, conducting bird nest surveys, and completing tree and boulevard removals.

    Shallow utility work by ATCO Electric's contractor, Arctic Backhoe, is scheduled to start June 2 for a duration of approximately three weeks. Once shallow utilities are complete, Castle Rock will start on deep utilities in July.

    Garth Gallant, Castle Rock’s Public Liaison, will be in direct contact with Hillcrest residents during Phase 1A of construction. Phone: 780-878-4825 / Email: Garth@castlerockent.com

    Residents may still reach out to the City directly for any further questions or concerns. Phone: 867-689-1548 / Email: Gareth.Earl@whitehorse.ca.

    Fridays in the Park: May 30

    Engineering staff will be at Hillcrest Park to answer questions regarding the Hillcrest Reconstruction project during the City's Fridays in the Park event.


    The City has received a schedule from our deep utility contractor, Castle Rock Enterprises, for Phase 1A. Starting the week of May 26, Castle Rock will start mobilizing equipment, conducting bird nest surveys, and completing tree and boulevard removals.

    Shallow utility work by ATCO Electric's contractor, Arctic Backhoe, is scheduled to start June 2 for a duration of approximately three weeks. Once shallow utilities are complete, Castle Rock will start on deep utilities in July.

    Garth Gallant, Castle Rock’s Public Liaison, will be in direct contact with Hillcrest residents during Phase 1A of construction. Phone: 780-878-4825 / Email: Garth@castlerockent.com

    Residents may still reach out to the City directly for any further questions or concerns. Phone: 867-689-1548 / Email: Gareth.Earl@whitehorse.ca.

    Fridays in the Park: May 30

    Engineering staff will be at Hillcrest Park to answer questions regarding the Hillcrest Reconstruction project during the City's Fridays in the Park event.


  • Update #3: Reconstruction Phase 1A

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    Phase 1A of the Hillcrest Reconstruction project is starting in Spring 2025.


    Work in Phase 1A will focus on:

    • Deep and shallow utility upgrades along Roundel Road (west of Summit Road)
    • Replacement of the sanitary main under the Summit Road greenbelt
    • Re-surfacing of Summit Road south of Roundel Road


    The current timeline for Phase 1A work is

    • May 2025: boulevard removals and tree clearing to prepare construction sites.
    • June to July 2025: Shallow utility upgrades in conjunction with ATCO Electric Yukon and Northwestel.
    • July to October 2025: Deep utility upgrades.
    • 2026: Phase 1A road re-surfacing, landscaping, general restoration, and planning for Phase 1B.


    Continuing in May 2025, City staff will engage with residents in and around Phase 1A to provide information about work plans, schedule, temporary utility disruptions, and temporary access and parking.

    Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding while this work is underway.

    If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact the Engineering Services Department at engineeringservices@whitehorse.ca.

    Phase 1A of the Hillcrest Reconstruction project is starting in Spring 2025.


    Work in Phase 1A will focus on:

    • Deep and shallow utility upgrades along Roundel Road (west of Summit Road)
    • Replacement of the sanitary main under the Summit Road greenbelt
    • Re-surfacing of Summit Road south of Roundel Road


    The current timeline for Phase 1A work is

    • May 2025: boulevard removals and tree clearing to prepare construction sites.
    • June to July 2025: Shallow utility upgrades in conjunction with ATCO Electric Yukon and Northwestel.
    • July to October 2025: Deep utility upgrades.
    • 2026: Phase 1A road re-surfacing, landscaping, general restoration, and planning for Phase 1B.


    Continuing in May 2025, City staff will engage with residents in and around Phase 1A to provide information about work plans, schedule, temporary utility disruptions, and temporary access and parking.

    Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding while this work is underway.

    If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact the Engineering Services Department at engineeringservices@whitehorse.ca.

  • Update #2 Regarding 2024 Construction (Phase 1A)

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    Dear Hillcrest residents,

    The City has been working hard to advance implementation of Phase 1A of the Hillcrest Reconstruction project which includes Roundel Road and the Summit Greenbelt Area.

    Below are some key updates regarding Phase 1A progress:

    • Notification has been received that federal funding is available for the reconstruction of the public water and road infrastructure through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).

    • A YESAB project application is in progress (Adequacy) to move forward with a land use permit required to reconstruct within the Summit Greenbelt and other areas within Yukon government lands.

    • The schedule for construction of deep utilities on Roundel Road has been delayed, and is now expected to start in May of 2025. This is due to schedule conflicts with relocation of existing overhead and buried power within the right of way.

    • The City has prepared an agreement form for the Roundel Road property owners that indicated they would like to take part in the opt-in program to have the Phase 1A civil contractor replace their private water and sanitary connections. This agreement will be delivered by hand in late June, early July.

    Thank you for your understanding as we work to advance this complex reconstruction project.

    If you have questions regarding this update please contact Taylor Eshpeter at Taylor.Eshpeter@whitehorse.ca.

    Dear Hillcrest residents,

    The City has been working hard to advance implementation of Phase 1A of the Hillcrest Reconstruction project which includes Roundel Road and the Summit Greenbelt Area.

    Below are some key updates regarding Phase 1A progress:

    • Notification has been received that federal funding is available for the reconstruction of the public water and road infrastructure through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).

    • A YESAB project application is in progress (Adequacy) to move forward with a land use permit required to reconstruct within the Summit Greenbelt and other areas within Yukon government lands.

    • The schedule for construction of deep utilities on Roundel Road has been delayed, and is now expected to start in May of 2025. This is due to schedule conflicts with relocation of existing overhead and buried power within the right of way.

    • The City has prepared an agreement form for the Roundel Road property owners that indicated they would like to take part in the opt-in program to have the Phase 1A civil contractor replace their private water and sanitary connections. This agreement will be delivered by hand in late June, early July.

    Thank you for your understanding as we work to advance this complex reconstruction project.

    If you have questions regarding this update please contact Taylor Eshpeter at Taylor.Eshpeter@whitehorse.ca.

  • Update Regarding 2024 Construction (Phase 1A)

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    Construction of Phase 1A of the Hillcrest Reconstruction Project is planned to commence in summer of 2024. Phase 1A includes reconstruction of Roundel Road (west of Summit Road) and the sanitary main that passes under Summit greenbelt (map attached).

    The scope of Phase 1A is reduced from the original Phase 1. This means that residents who were impacted within the previous Phase 1 along Sunset Drive North and Summit Road North will not be impacted until a later phase.

    Please contact Rob Dickson at robert.dickson@whitehorse.ca if you have questions regarding the upcoming construction.



    Construction of Phase 1A of the Hillcrest Reconstruction Project is planned to commence in summer of 2024. Phase 1A includes reconstruction of Roundel Road (west of Summit Road) and the sanitary main that passes under Summit greenbelt (map attached).

    The scope of Phase 1A is reduced from the original Phase 1. This means that residents who were impacted within the previous Phase 1 along Sunset Drive North and Summit Road North will not be impacted until a later phase.

    Please contact Rob Dickson at robert.dickson@whitehorse.ca if you have questions regarding the upcoming construction.



  • What We Heard #2: The Roadmap

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    What We Heard: The Roadmap presents the results from Phase 3 of the public engagement program where we presented a Draft Concept and received feedback and ideas from residents.

    Click here to view the report.

    What We Heard: The Roadmap presents the results from Phase 3 of the public engagement program where we presented a Draft Concept and received feedback and ideas from residents.

    Click here to view the report.

  • What We Heard #1

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    Our What We Heard #1 document is published and you can view that here.

    The second Open House is coming up on Tuesday, December 13 from 4 to 7 pm at the Yukon Transportation Museum. Hope to see you there!

    Our What We Heard #1 document is published and you can view that here.

    The second Open House is coming up on Tuesday, December 13 from 4 to 7 pm at the Yukon Transportation Museum. Hope to see you there!

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