The following is a list of upcoming and ongoing construction projects and road closures.
To apply for a road closure or right of way occupancy request, please see Applications, Licenses and Permits.
To receive regular updates on upcoming and ongoing construction projects, click "Receive email updates" at the bottom of this page.
For up-to-date information on road closures and disruptions, please visit the Municipal 511 website.
Construction Projects
| Wellington and Victoria Street Reconstruction |
| Project updates |
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Week 1 Update (August 12 - 16)
- Concrete removals were completed
- Pulverized road to prepare for underground work
- Upcoming for Week 2 (August 19 - 23): Sanitary sewer repairs on Wellington St. S from Victoria St. to St. Maria St.
Week 3 Update (August 26 - 30)
- Sanitary repairs completed from St. Maria St. to Victoria St.
- Upcoming for Week 4 (September 3 - 6): Replacing the storm sewer and connecting new water services from St. Maria St. to Victoria St.
- Upcoming for Week 5 (September 9 - 13): Setting up temporary water connections and installing watermain on Victoria St. from Water St. S to Wellington St.
Week 8 Update (September 30 - October 4)
- Watermain installation on Victoria St. from Water St. to Wellington St.
- Installation of road base gravel on Wellington St. from St. Maria St. to Victoria St. roads to prepare for asphalt surfacing
- Upcoming for Week 9 (October 7 - 11):
- Storm services on Wellington St. from Victoria St. to Park St.
- Storm services on Victoria St. from Wellington St. to Church St.
- Sanitary repair on Water St. S at Victoria St. intersection - this will require a temporary traffic detour down Wellington St.
- Upcoming for Week 10 (October 14 -19):
- Continued installation of gravel road base to prepare for asphalt surfacing and concrete curb
- Installation of curb, sidewalk, and asphalt expected to take place middle to end of October
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| About the project |
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The following streets will be part of the reconstruction starting Monday, August 12, 2024:
- Wellington St. S from Park St. to St. Maria St.
- Victoria St. from Wellington St. S to Water St. S
Project Scope
Underground Infrastructure
- Road sub-drainage along all new roads
- Storm sewer replacement and repairs (Victoria to St. Maria)
- New catch basin leads
- Sanitary sewer and service repairs
- Victoria St. watermain from Water St. to Wellington St.
- New water services throughout the project
Above Ground Infrastructure
- Removal of west sidewalk on Wellington St.
- Slight widening of Wellington Street road on west side
- Super elevated design along Wellington Street
- Curb on Victoria, travelled path to be slightly wider
- Tree Removals: 3 trees have been identified as potential removals due to their current health. Town arborist to review health of trees and scope of work to determine if they need to be removed.
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The project will begin on Monday, August 12 with an estimated 15 week construction window.
March 2024
- Enbridge replacing gas line
- Town tendering road work
April 2024
- Enbridge finishing gas line work
- Town awarding work
August - October 2024
- Town’s road reconstruction
October 2024
June 2025
- Paving final asphalt
- Final repairs
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What to Expect
- Repair/update underground infrastructure as necessary
- Remove sidewalk on west side of Wellington St.
- Replace curb, sidewalk and asphalt with improved grading throughout
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| Egan Avenue Reconstruction |
| Project updates |
| The remaining top coat of asphalt will be installed in the future. |
| About the project |
| Procurement: Tendered
Contractor: COPE Construction & Contracting Inc.
Cost: $1.9 million
Map of construction area
The Town has assessed the Egan Ave. reconstruction project against the current provincial legislation and determined that the project will proceed at this time.
The contractor has a policy for employees and subcontractors working during the pandemic and have enhanced measures in place following healthcare guidelines to reduce the risk of potential transmission of COVID-19 at the project site. Measures include but are not limited to:
- Physical distancing
- Personal protective equipment
- Hand washing stations on site
The Town will be reviewing the project regularly with the contractor to ensure the safety measures are adhered to.
While interacting with workers, please maintain a 2m (6 ft.) distance.
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| Project components |
The project will include:
- Watermain replacement
- Storm sewer replacement
- Sanitary sewer extension
- Sidewalk replacements and improvements
- Curb and gutter installation
- Asphalt road replacement
- Peel Street and Egan Ave. intersection improvement
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