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In late May 2021, the City of Winnipeg’s hired contractor pumped grout into several homes. The city-hired contractor was working on a new land drainage sewer shaft at Semple Avenue and Scotia Street.
Many of the Seven Oaks residents are voicing frustration with the City of Winnipeg’s slow response. They believe that the city should be held liable, and they feel like it is the city’s insurance that should pay for the repairs.
Area councilor Ross Eadie said the city purchased liability insurance for the original sewer repairs and all damages should be covered. However, the residents whose homes were impacted by the spill say that if the city doesn’t respond to requests to pay for repairs, they are considering taking legal action.