Road Closures and Construction

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.

• 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

Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Estimated Duration

45 working days

Phase 1 (May 1 - June 12)

• Site prep
• Underground infrastructure installation (watermain, storm sewer, sanitary sewer) 

Phase 2 (June 12 - July 3) 

• Road base
• Curb
• Asphalt
• Sidewalk
• Sod restoration

Phase 3 (summer 2021)

• Topcoat paving
• Deficiency correction

Note: All dates are approximate. Schedule is subject to change based on weather, COVID-19, contractor crew availability, back-to-school schedule and unforeseen events.

There may be temporary water service interruptions throughout the project as new watermain is tied into the existing system. Those impacted will receive further communication and more details if this is necessary. Service interruptions will be kept as short as possible.

Traffic and pedestrians

Egan Ave. will be closed, with access for local residents only. Driveway access may be restricted occassionally due to excavation activities during the day, but access will be restored at the end of the day. Please call the Town at 519-284-2340, ext. 397 if you have specific mobility needs.

The trailhead at Wellington St. will remain open but trail goers will not have access to the end of Wellington for parking.

Garbage and recycling

Residents who normally place their waste and recycling on Egan Ave. for pickup should place their bins on the adjacent street during the construction project. 

Jeff Wolfe, Asset Management Specialist 

519-284-2340, ext. 397

jwolfe@town.stmarys.on.ca

Jed Kelly, Director, Public Works

519-284-2340, ext. 244

jkelly@town.stmarys.on.ca

• Elizabeth Street from Brock Street to Waterloo Street
• Waterloo Street from Elgin Street to Sparling Bush

• Reconstruction of the road base with asphalt
• Installation of concrete curb and gutter
• Sidewalks
• Storm sewers and catch basins
• Replacement of water services to property line

We now have a preliminary design to share with the public. 

You download PDF copies of the design drawings below. You can also see the design, learn more about the project and find out what to expect during construction by viewing our pre-recorded information session.

Elizabeth and Waterloo Street Reconstruction - Draft Design Drawings

Elizabeth and Waterloo Street Reconstruction - Information Session Video

We welcome your feedback on the preliminary design for this project. Please contact us as noted below with any questions, comments or concerns.

Preliminary Schedule

• November 2020: Geotechnical firm completing boreholes in various locations on site to gather soil information

• November 2020: Public input period on preliminary design

• December 2020: Finalize design and go to tender

• January 2021: Award work to successful contractor

• Spring/Summer 2021: Construction

• Labour Day 2021: Restoration work complete

• Spring 2022: Topcoat asphalt installed

Jeff Wolfe, Asset Management Specialist 

519-284-2340, ext. 397

jwolfe@town.stmarys.on.ca