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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.
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 |
Bauman and College Streets Reconstructions |
The Township of Woolwich has hired GHD Limited to design the reconstruction of:
This reconstruction includes replacement of existing underground storm, sanitary sewers, and watermain, and installation of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks along both sides of all three streets. In addition, new water and sanitary infrastructure will be installed to accommodate future development in this area. Construction of College Street and Bauman Street is scheduled for 2022 pending Council approval. An Online Public Information Centre regarding the proposed reconstruction design is available from November 16 to 27 2020. Notice of Online Public Information 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 Dwayne Hofstetter, C.E.T. Consultant Project Manager GHD Limited 455 Phillip Street, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3X2 Tel: 519-340-4206 Email:dwayne.hofstetter@ghd.com |
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 |
Chilligo Road Hot Mix Resurfacing |
| The Township will be hot mix resurfacing Chilligo Road from Vance Road to Lerch Road as part of the 2021 Township of Woolwich Paving Program. Steed & Evans Limited has been retained by the Township to complete the work. The project is scheduled to begin on or about July 23rd, 2021 and take approximately 2 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Notice of 2021 Hot Mix Resurfacing - Chilligo Road If you have any questions or comments about this project please contact: Darryl Schwartzentruber, C. Tech., Engineering Project Manager Or Andre Schaap |
Duke Street Reconstruction |
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The Township of Woolwich is currently working with IBI Group on the design of Duke Street from First Street East to Church Street East for reconstruction in 2023 (pending Council approval). The scope of the Duke Street work includes the replacement of the existing underground storm sewers, sanitary sewers, cellar drains, watermain, individual sewer laterals and water services up to the property line, replacement of the full pavement structure, the installation of curb and gutter, and a sidewalk along both sides of the street. View The Duke Street Reconstruction Project Map The preliminary design of Duke Street is expected to be completed in the spring of 2021, after which a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) will be held at the Township’s Administration Office or Virtually depending on the COVID-19 Pandemic. If you have any questions or comments about the construction, please contact: Ian Vaughan, Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich, 24 Church St. West, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6031 Email Ian Vaughan - Engineering Project Supervisor or Arend Lootsma, P.Eng., Project Manager IBI Group, 410 Albert Street, Suite 101 Tel: 519-585-2255 |
George Street, High Street and Charles Street Reconstruction Project |
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The Township of Woolwich is currently working with GM BluePlan Engineering Limited on the design of George Street, High Street and Charles Street for reconstruction in 2023 (pending Council approval). The scope of the George Street, High Street and Charles Street work includes the replacement of the existing underground storm sewers, watermain, individual water services up to the property line, replacement of the full pavement structure, the installation of curb and gutter, and a sidewalk along one side the street. View The George Street, High Street and Charles Street Reconstruction Project Map The preliminary design of George Street, High Street and Charles Street is expected to be completed in the fall of 2021, after which a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) will be held at the Township’s Administration Office or Virtually depending on the COVID-19 Pandemic. If you have any questions or comments about the construction, please contact: Ian Vaughan, Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich, 24 Church St. West, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6031 Email Ian Vaughan - Engineering Project Supervisor or Glenn Anderson, C.E.T., Project Manager GM BluePlan Engineering Limited, 330 Trillium Drive, Unit D, Kitchener ON N2E 3J2 Tel: 519-748-1440 |
Glasgow Street South Bridge Rehabilitation And Road Works |
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In 2019, the Township of Woolwich completed a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment which reviewed alternatives for the Glasgow Street South Bridge and intersection with Millennium Boulevard. The purpose of the study was to determine a strategy to address potential load limit exceedances on the steel truss bridge, identify the short and long term plans for the bridge, as well as non-compliance of allowable turning movements at the intersection of Glasgow Street South and Millennium Boulevard. The preferred solution that was approved by council in 2019 includes:
Lancoa Contracting Inc. has been retained to complete the Bridge Rehabilitation Work. Construction is anticipated to commence on or about July 19th,2021. Glasgow Street South at the bridge will be closed to normal traffic (local traffic only) for approximately 4 months. Environmental Assessment Update Notice If you have any questions or comments about this project please contact: Darryl Schwartzentruber, C. Tech., Engineering Project Manager Email: Engineering Project Manager or Jack Turner, P. Eng., Consultant Project Manager |
Greenhouse Road Structure 400172 Environmental Assessment |
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The Township of Woolwich is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to study the structural and physical deficiencies associated with Structure 400172 on Greenhouse Road. The purpose of this study is to determine the need and short- and long-term plan for the crossing. An integral component of this study will be consultation with directly affected stakeholders, agencies and the general public. A Public Consultation Centre will be held to present the project details and to collect community feedback in the spring of 2020. Meeting date and details will be advertised in the Woolwich Observer. 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: Darryl Schwartzentruber, C. Tech., Engineering Project Manager Or Matt Scott, P. Eng., Consultant Project Manager |
Hill Street, West Montrose Resurfacing |
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The Township will be hot mix resurfacing Hill Street from Northfield Drive to Covered Bridge Drive as part of the 2021 Township of Woolwich Paving Program. Steed & Evans Limited has been retained by the Township to complete the work. The project is scheduled to begin on or about August 17th, 2021 and take approximately 6 weeks to complete, weather permitting. Hill Street Hot Mix Resurfacing Notice If you have any questions or comments about this project, please contact: Darryl Schwartzentruber, C. Tech., Engineering Project Manager Or Andre Schaap |
Industrial Drive Reconstruction |
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The Township of Woolwich is currently working on the design of Industrial Drive from First Street East to South Field Drive for reconstruction in 2022 (pending Council approval). The scope of the Industrial Drive work includes the replacement of the existing underground storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermain, individual sewer laterals and water services up to the property line, replacement of the full pavement structure, the installation of curb and gutter, and a sidewalk along the East side of the street. View The Industrial Drive Reconstruction Project Map The preliminary design of Industrial Drive is expected to be completed in the spring of 2021, after which a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) will be held at the Township’s Administration Office or Virtually depending on the COVID-19 Pandemic. Public Consultation Centre Notice Industrial Drive Public Consultation Centre Information Package If you have any questions or comments about the construction, please contact: Ian Vaughan, Engineering Project Supervisor Township of Woolwich, 24 Church St. West, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6 Tel: 519-669-6031 Email Ian Vaughan- Engineering Project Supervisor or Glenn Anderson, C.E.T., Project Manager GM BluePlan Engineering Limited, 330 Trillium Drive, Unit D, Kitchener ON N2E 3J2 Tel: 519-748-1440 |
Martin Grove Road - Structure 370143 Replacement |
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The Township of Woolwich, through their consultant GM BluePlan Engineering Limited, has completed the design and tender for the Structure 370143 Replacement – Martin Grove Road project. Structure 370143 is located on Martin Grove Road approximately 650 meters north of King Street North. The existing 7.3 metre span single-lane cast-in-place concrete T-girder bridge is in poor condition and requires replacement. Notice of Structure 370143 Replacement If you have any questions or comments about this project please contact: Darryl Schwartzentruber, C. Tech., Engineering Project Manager Or Matt Scott, P. Eng., Consultant Project Manager |
Maryhill Road - Structure 350254 Replacement |
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The Township of Woolwich, through their consultant GM BluePlan Engineering Limited, has completed the design and tender for the Structure 350254 Replacement – Maryhill Road project. Cox Construction Limited has been retained to complete the structure replacement. Construction is anticipated to commence on or about July 26th, 2021. Maryhill Road will be impassable at the culvert locations for approximately 4 weeks. Structure 350254 Replacement – Maryhill Road If you have any questions or comments about this project please contact: Darryl Schwartzentruber, C. Tech., Engineering Project Manager Or Matt Scott, P. Eng., Consultant Project Manager |
Menno Street Hot Mix Resurfacing 2021 Paving Program |
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The Township will be hot mix resurfacing Menno Street from 600m East of Lonsdale Road to Shantz Station Road as part of the 2021 Township of Woolwich Paving Program. Steed & Evans Limited has been retained by the Township to complete the work. The project is scheduled to begin on or about July 30th, 2021 and take approximately 4 weeks to complete, weather permitting. Notice of Menno Street 2021 Hot Mix Resurfacing If you have any questions or comments about this project, please contact: Darryl Schwartzentruber, C. Tech., Engineering Project Manager Or Andre Schaap |
Ottawa Street Extension |
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Pursuant to Section A.2.9 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA), an Integrated Approach to consider the Planning Act and Class EA processes together to determine the preferred alignment for the extension of Ottawa Street from Woolwich Street South to Fountain Street North in the Township of Woolwich is being undertaken. The study is being undertaken in accordance with a “Schedule C” Municipal Class EA which requires public and stakeholder consultation, evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of potential impacts of the proposed alternatives and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) documenting the process will be available for public review and comments for a period of 30 calendars days. Display Board Presentation with Narration, Evaluation Matrices and Comment Form - November 4 to 27, 2020 Public Consultation Centre #2 Notice of Public Consultation Centre #2 Display Boards - December 18, 2019 Public Information Centre Notice of Public Consultation Centre If you have any questions, comments or require further information, please contact: Dave Barrett, MCIP RPP, Associate - Manager, Aggregate Planning |
Peel Street Bridge Environmental Assessment |
| 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. Notice of Class EA Schedule Change and meeting before Council. Preliminary recommendations as a result of the PCCs will be presented to Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting on November 24, 2020. Technical Report and Appendices - June 2021: Peel Street Bridge Class Environmental Assessment Project File (Schedule B) Appendix B - Cultural Heritage Evaluation & Heritage Appendix C - Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment Appendix D - Scoped Environmental Impact Study Appendix E - Excerpts from Recent Structural Appendix F - Excerpts from Conestogo River HEC-RAS Appendix G - Traffic Analysis Report Appendix H - Agency Consultation and Comments Appendix I - Public Consultation and Comments Appendix J - Aboriginal Community Consultation and Comments Appendix K - Public Consultation Centre Comments 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 |
St. Charles Street East Hot Mix Resurfacing 2021 Paving Program |
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The Township will be hot mix resurfacing St. Charles Street East from Notre Dame Avenue to Crowsfoot Road as part of the 2021 Township of Woolwich Paving Program. Steed & Evans Limited has been retained by the Township to complete the work. The project is scheduled to begin on or about Sept. 15th, 2021, and take 5 weeks to complete, weather permitting. General Information The Hot Mix Resurfacing Program is a preservation strategy focused on keeping the Township’s “good roads good” thereby extending the useful life of these roads. This is achieved, through implementing the appropriate resurfacing strategy at the appropriate time, whether it be to replace the top course of asphalt or replace both the base and surface lifts of asphalt. The work for the roads in the 2021 Program will consist of pulverization of the existing asphalt, removal and replacement of culverts, localized road base improvements, ditching, adjustment of existing driveways, preparation of the granular road base, installation of new base and surface asphalt, installation of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) shoulders, and site restoration including topsoil and hydroseed. The entrance(s) to your property may be temporarily inaccessible during portions of the work. The Contractor will inform landowners when and where such disturbances may occur. Road Closure St. Charles Street East will be closed to normal traffic and a detour route will be installed and maintained for the full duration of construction. However, the Contractor is required to maintain passage for landowners with accesses contained within the construction limits. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Township contact listed below. For construction specific matters, your inquiry may be forwarded to the Steed & Evans Limited representative listed below. Darryl Schwartzentruber, C. Tech., Engineering Project Manager Or Andre Schaap |
Union Street Reconstruction Project |
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The Township of Woolwich will be contracting J. Weber Contracting Limited for the reconstruction of Union Street between Oriole Parkway East and Erb Street in Elmira. The scope of work is to include the complete replacement of the watermain, sanitary and storm sewers, and includes the new installation of sidewalk (both sides of the road), curb, road base and pavement. The Township will also be realigning the Weigel Drain, which crosses Union Street just south of Park Street. Structure Pre-Condition Survey As a requirement of the contract, J. Weber Contracting Limited has retained OZA Inspections Ltd., a qualified independent firm, to inspect and document the existing condition of all buildings and structures within the construction limits. These necessary inspections are completed prior to the start of construction and are meant to protect the Property Owner, the Township, and the Contractor should any damage, however unlikely, occur during construction. Schedule for Reconstruction Generally, Union Street between Oriole Parkway East and Erb Street will be closed to through traffic at the start of May 2021 for the duration of construction, which is expected to last approximately seven months. The contractor is responsible to maintain access to abutting roads east of Union Street (Erb Street, First Street East, Howard Avenue, Bonnie Crescent, and Oriole Parkway East). Union Street Reconstruction Map Since the contractor will not be always working on all blocks of the road, it is expected that access to driveways for local residents and businesses will be maintained as much as possible. There will, though, be times when trenching, grading or curb work will be underway in the vicinity of your house/business and you will not be able to park in front or get in your driveway. The contractor will endeavour to make these areas useable and keep any disruptions short. Additional information about the Union Street Reconstruction Project If you have any questions or comments about this project 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 Alexander Wigglesworth - Site Representative GHD Tel: 647-239-9186 Email: alexander.wigglesworth@ghd.com We regret any inconvenience that this construction project may cause, and we thank you in advance for your patience and co-operation. For updated information regarding this project between newsletters, please visit our web site at www.woolwich.ca. |
Various Locations- Surface Treatment Program 2021 |
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The program is intended to resurface existing surface treated roadways with new emulsion and stone chips, which will provide a new wearing surface. The program will also upgrade specific gravel roads to surface treated roads. Roads being converted from gravel to surface treated will require another application of emulsion and stone chips in 2022. Surface Treatment Notice For Various Locations The project was issued for tender in April of this year and the contract award report was approved by Township of Woolwich Council on May 11th, 2021 with Duncor Enterprises Inc. being selected to complete the work. The entire project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday August 23rd, 2021 and take approximately 2 weeks to complete, weather permitting. Each roadway within the program will take approximately 1 to 2 days to complete, weather permitting.
Roadways included in the 2021 Surface Treatment Program are: Re-Application Roadways
Conversion Roadways
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Township contact listed below. |
Woolwich-Guelph Townline Hot Mix Resurfacing 2021 Paving Program |
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The Township will be hot mix resurfacing Woolwich-Guelph Townline from Highway 7 to Chilligo Road as part of the 2021 Township of Woolwich Paving Program. Steed & Evans Limited has been retained by the Township to complete the work. The project is scheduled to begin on or about Sept. 7th, 2021 and take approximately 4 weeks to complete, weather permitting. Notice for the Woolwich-Guelph Townline Hot Mix Resurfacing If you have any questions or comments about this project, please contact: Darryl Schwartzentruber, C. Tech., Engineering Project Manager Or Andre Schaap |