Engineering is responsible for various construction projects throughout the Township.
Workers are out repairing and improving our roadways and need your cooperation to ensure they make it home safely to their families each day.
Drivers are asked to follow these steps to make our roadways safe for everyone:
- Obey road closure signs and follow posted detour routes
- Road closures are applicable to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
- Obey the signs and flag persons
- Slow down in construction zones - drive at the posted reduced speed limit
- Pay attention - don't text or look at your phone
- Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you - sudden stops are common in construction zones
For questions regarding Region of Waterloo closures, please visit their construction project page for more information.
Barnswallow Drive Reconstruction Project |
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The Township of Woolwich is currently working with GHD Limited on the design of Barnswallow Drive for reconstruction in 2020. The scope of the Barnswallow Drive work includes the replacement of the existing underground storm and sanitary sewers, the addition of a new trunk sanitary sewer, replacement of the full pavement structure with bike lanes, and the installation of curb and gutter and sidewalks along both sides of the street. As well, infrastructure will be installed to accommodate future development in this area. A public consultation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Gale Presbyterian Church Lobby, 10 barnswallow Drive, Elmira from 5:00pm to 7:00pm If you have any questions or comments about the construction, please contact: Dave Kramp, C.E.T., Engineering Project Supervisor or Dwayne Hofstetter, C.E.T., Project Manager |
Regional Road No. 85 (Listowel Road) |
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The Region of Waterloo is preparing to commence construction of the Listowel Road sanitary sewer, watermain and roadway improvements from 800 metres east of Three Bridges Road to 60 metres west fo Regional Road No. 21 (Arthur Street). The anticipated start date of construction is Monday, May 27, 2019. The work of this contract includes trench excavation, installation of sanitary sewer, watermain and related structures and connections and restorations as well as roadway widening for an eastbound left turn lane from Listowel Road to Timber Trail Road. Listowel Road Construction Notice If you have any questions or comments about the construction, please contact: Andrew Doman, P.Eng Senior Project Manager Tel: 519-575-4400 x3183 |
Breslau East Connector Road Environmental Assessment |
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The Township of Woolwich is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the Breslau East Connector Road. The study area is generally located south and east of the existing Breslau community, immediately south of the new Thomasfield Homes mixed use/residential development and the CN Rail corridor, and north of Menno Street. If you have any questions or comments about this study, or would like to be contacted about future public events associated with this study, please contact: Ryan Tucker, P. Eng. Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West, P.O. Box 158, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6048 or Duane Lindner, P. Eng. Sr. Project Manager Associated Engineering (Ont.) Ltd. Suite 302, 508 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON N2K 3S2 Tel: 226-214-3238 Email: lindnerd@ae.ca |
William Street Reconstruction |
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The intent of the William Street Reconstruction project is to fully reconstruct the underground and surface infrastructure on William Street between Snyder Avenue North and Arthur Street North, Elmira. A notice will be delivered to abutting residents, advising them of the proposed work and schedule and encouraging them to view the construction plans below. William St. Reconstruction Project Newsletter No. 1 William St. Reconstruction Project Newsletter No. 2 William St. Reconstruction Project Newsletter No. 2 - Update on Night Work If you have any questions about the reconstruction project, please contact: Dave Kramp, C.E.T. Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West, P.O. Box 158, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6047 |
Peel St Bridge Environmental Assessment |
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The Township of Woolwich hosted a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) on December 11, 2018 to review and discuss a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the Peel Street Bridge, approximately 600 metres west of Katherine Street in the settlement of Winterbourne. The purpose of the study is to determine the most feasible solution to address the short and long term needs of the bridge. An important part of the Municipal Class EA study for the Peel Street Bridge is consultation with affected stakeholders, agencies and the general public. Display boards from the the meeting. If you have any questions or comments about this study, or would like to be contacted about future public events associated with this study, please contact: Ryan Tucker, P. Eng. Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West, P.O. Box 158, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6048 or Jack Turner, P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager GM BluePlan Engineering Limited 650 Woodlawn Road West, Block C, Unit 2 Guelph, ON N1K 1B8 Tel: 519-824-8150 Email: jack.turner@gmblueplan.ca |
Glasgow St. S. Bridge Environmental Assessment |
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The Township of Woolwich hosted a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) on February 20, 2019 to review and discuss a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the Glasgow Street South Bridge, including Millennium Boulevard intersection and the two span steel truss bridge located 200 metres south of Sawmill Road in Conestogo. Since the PCC, the project team has examined the issues in great detail, evaluated potential solutions and their associated impacts and prepared preliminary recommendations to address the short and long term needs of the bridge and the intersection. The preliminary recommendations include: A meeting will be held before Council on September 24, 2019 to review the recommendations prior to finalizing the Schedule B Project File for public review. Notice of PCC - July 26, 2019 Notice of PCC - February 20, 2019 Display boards from the February meeting. Comment Sheet from the February meeting. If you have any questions or comments about this study, or would like to be contacted about future public events associated with this study, please contact: Ryan Tucker, P. Eng. Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West, P.O. Box 158, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6048 or Jack Turner, P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager GM BluePlan Engineering Limited 650 Woodlawn Road West, Block C, Unit 2 Guelph, ON N1K 1B8 Tel: 519-824-8150 Email: jack.turner@gmblueplan.ca |
Middlebrook Bridges Environmental Assessments |
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The Township of Woolwich and the Township of Centre Wellington hosted a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) on November 27, 2018 to review and discuss a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for The Middlebrook Concrete Bridge (Bridge #170160) and the Middlebrook Truss Bridge (Bridge #180160), located on Middlebrook Place / Weisenberg Road, 300 m and 450 m southeast of Middlebrook Road, respectively. The purpose of the study is to determine the most feasible solution to address the short and long term needs of the bridge. An important part of the Municipal Class EA study for the Middlebrook Bridges is consultation with affected stakeholders, agencies and the general public. Display boards from the the meeting. If you have any questions or comments about this study, or would like to be contacted about future public events associated with this study, please contact: Ryan Tucker, P. Eng. Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich 24 Church Street West, P.O. Box 158, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6048 or Jack Turner, P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager GM BluePlan Engineering Limited 650 Woodlawn Road West, Block C, Unit 2 Guelph, ON N1K 1B8 Tel: 519-824-8150 Email: jack.turner@gmblueplan.ca |