Engineering Services 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.
Vance Road Structure Rehabilitation |
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The Township of Woolwich, through their consultant GM BluePlan Engineering Limited, has completed the design and tender for the Vance Road Bridge Structure rehabilitation project. The Vance Road Bridge is located approximately 1 kilometer east of Shantz Station Road and spans the Ellis Creek. The existing 8 by 18 metre concrete bridge structure was originally erected in 1979. Bi-annual inspections identified that this structure was in need of rehabilitation to extend its useful service life. The structure rehabilitation will require that Vance Road be closed at the creek crossing for approximately 4 weeks. A detour route will be established to direct vehicles around the work zone using Shantz Station Road and Chilligo Road. The detour route will remain in effect for the duration of the project. Vance Road Notice of Construction If you have any questions, comments or require further information, please contact: Ryan Tucker, P. Eng. Engineering Project Supervisor or Matt Scott, P.Eng. Project Engineer |
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 |
Breslau East Connector Road Environmental Assessment |
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The Township of Woolwich is hosting a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) to review and discuss a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study 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. This Municipal Class EA will investigate and evaluate alternative solutions for the transportation infrastructure that is required to provide connectivity between the existing and new areas of the Breslau Community, as well as provide improved access to the proposed Breslau GO Transit station and the proposed employment land adjacent to Greenhouse Road. Display Boards - September 26, 2019 Public Consultation Centre Notice of Public Consultation Centre 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 E-mail Engineering Projects Supervisor 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 E-mail Engineering Projects Supervisor 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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In November 2017 the Township of Woolwich initiated a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to A key component of this study was consultation with interested stakeholders, agencies and members of the public. The Preferred Solution includes: Glasgow Street EA Project File - October 15, 2019 Notice of Study Completion - October 15, 2019 Display Boards - September 24, 2019 Notice of Schedule Change - 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 E-mail Engineering Projects Supervisor 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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In November 2017 the Township of Woolwich and the Township of Centre Wellington initiated a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to review alternatives for the Middlebrook Place Truss Bridge and the Middlebrook Place Concrete Bridge. A Notice of Study Commencement inviting input was published February 16, 2018 and a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) was held on November 27, 2018 to present existing conditions, alternative solutions and their impacts on the social, cultural, natural, technical and economic environments. Since the PCC the project team has examined the issues in great detail, evaluated potential solutions for the Middlebrook Concrete Bridge and their associated impacts and prepared preliminary recommendations to address the short and long term needs of each structure. The preliminary recommendations include: - Removal without replacement of the Middlebrook Place Truss Bridge A meeting will be held before Council on January 21, 2020 to review the recommendations prior to finalizing the Schedule B Project File for public review. 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 E-mail Engineering Projects Supervisor 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 |