Engineering Public Notices
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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. 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, 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.
To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
Breslau East Connector Road Environmental Assessment |
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The Township of Woolwich completed an Environmental Assessment for a new connector road between Old Breslau and New Breslau. The study area was 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 investigated and evaluated alternative solutions for the transportation infrastructure that is required to provide connectivity between the existing and new areas of the Breslau Community, and the proposed employment land adjacent to Greenhouse Road. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
Breslau Wet Well Upgrades - Class Environmental Assessment |
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The Township of Woolwich (Township) currently discharges wastewater from the Breslau The Township is seeking to identify pumping station alternatives, including expanding or relocating To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
Consolidated Operations and Maintenance Facility - Class Environmental Assessment |
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The Township of Woolwich has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study (Class EA) for a new consolidated facility to centrally locate the Township’s Operations and Maintenance Staff and equipment. The study will explore the benefits of new and shared facilities for staff and equipment, applying expected growth rates to these facilities to look at the long term viability of any alternatives reviewed. The results of this study are expected to provide the most efficient and cost effective solution to house the Operations and Maintenance staff and equipment, in one or multiple locations in the Township of Woolwich. This study will follow a comprehensive, sound and open planning process in order to recognize and accommodate all concerns for the alternative solutions to be evaluated. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
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. 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. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
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. 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. The preliminary design of George Street, High Street and Charles Street is expected to be completed in the spring of 2023, after which a Public Consultation Centre (PCC) will be held at the Township’s Administration Office or Virtually depending on the COVID-19 Pandemic. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
Greenhouse Road Reconstruction and Extension Project - Class Environmental Assessment |
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Woolwich Township has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study for the reconstruction of Greenhouse Road from Highway 7 (Victoria Street North) to the Metrolinx Rail Corridor, in Breslau. This includes the extension of Greenhouse Road south of Kramp Road to the Metrolinx Corridor, with a turnaround area at the southerly end of the Greenhouse Road extension. The study is evaluating various alternatives for the cross section of the road extension. The intent of the project is to fully urbanize Greenhouse Road in this area to service existing and future development within the Breslau Settlement Area. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
Greenhouse Road Structure 400172 Environmental Assessment |
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The Township of Woolwich has undertaken 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. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
Halter Avenue, Isley Drive and Notre Dame Avenue Reconstruction Project |
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The Township of Woolwich is currently working with Dillon Consulting on the engineering design of Halter Avenue, Isley Drive, and Notre Dame Avenue in Maryhill for reconstruction. The scope of the Halter Avenue, Isley Drive, and Notre Dame Avenue reconstruction is to include the complete replacement of the existing underground infrastructure and individual water services up to the municipal property line. Included will be the replacement of the full pavement structure, the reinstatement of ditches along both sides of the road allowance and utility improvements where warranted by the respective utility companies. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
Industrial Drive Reconstruction |
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The Township of Woolwich is currently working on the construction of Industrial Drive from First Street East to South Field Drive. 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. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
Peel Street Bridge Pedestrian Conversion |
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The Township of Woolwich, through their consultant GM BluePlan Engineering Limited, is undertaking the detailed design for the conversion of the Peel Street Bridge into a pedestrian only structure. Council endorsed the Environmental Assessment for the structure in May 2021, where the decision was made to rehabilitate the structure for pedestrian and cyclist use. The project team is working to finalize a preferred design for the structure, which will involve public consultation and feedback on the alternatives presented. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |
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Water Street and Young Street Inflow and Infiltration Remediation Project |
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Woolwich Township is seeking to remediate local sanitary sewers along Young Street and Water Street within the Village of St. Jacobs. The repairs will improve the overall state of good repair of the system, as well as eliminate active and rain-derived sources of infiltration. The focus of this project is to provide long-term trenchless solutions that will minimize impact to local roads and existing infrastructure. To learn more visit this project page on our Woolwich EngageWR Hub. |