Common use of SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE Clause in Contracts

SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE. The Owner shall notify the Municipality, in writing, in the event that any existing sewer or drain is encountered during the progress of construction. The Owner shall have its Engineer investigate the matter and shall comply with the recommendations of the Owner’s Engineer, as approved by the Municipality, with respect to the sewer or drain encountered. Such recommendations may include connecting the existing sewer to a new sewer being constructed or into another existing sewer, at no expense to the Municipality. The Owner shall also ensure that there is no interruption of any subsurface drainage flow because of construction on the site which would have an adverse effect on neighbouring properties. Should such an interruption occur, the Owner shall carry out any necessary remedial work to correct the problem as requested by the Municipality and to the satisfaction of the Municipality at no expense to the Municipality.