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How does the City categorize projects?
The City manages a diverse portfolio of projects that include strategic, operational, and enhancement projects with various funding sources within capital and operating budgets.
The City uses a three-tiered approach to classify projects based on their overall risk and complexity profile. The dollar figure alone does not determine the tier level, but it is one of the main considerations during tier evaluation.
The City categorizes its capital projects into the following three tiers:
Tier 1
These projects are vital to a thriving community. They support population growth and more housing. They provide different transportation options. They make sure underground water and sewer pipes are working properly. They provide inclusive library and recreation services. They support community needs and align with the goals and objectives outlined in the strategic and community plans – all to build a great city.
- Usually more than $10 million
- Large complex scope
- New initiatives
- High profile
- Longer timelines
- Major contracts
Tier 2
- About $1-$10 million
- Medium complexity
- Medium profile
- Medium timelines
- Minor contracts
Tier 3
- Less than $1 million
- Routine scope
- Low profile
- Internal focus
Current Tier 1 projects
- Baker District Redevelopment
- Downtown infrastructure renewal
- Guelph Transit and Fleet Services Facility
- South End Community Centre
Project health indicators explained
Health indicators provide a visual representation of the status of a project. At a quick glance, the health indicator can let you know if a project is on track, at risk, within budget or delayed. The health indicators are applied to scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
Quarterly updates
Baker District redevelopment
| Project | Approved budget | Target completion | Scope status | Schedule status | Budget status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker District redevelopment | $104,344,510 | Q4 2026 | |||
| Site Preparation, Environmental and Servicing | $21,574,510 | Completed | |||
| Preliminary Library Design | $2,200,000 | Completed | |||
| Central Library | $62,000,000 $70,000 |  Within scope |  On schedule |  Within budget | |
| Baker Parkade | $15,900,000 | Within scope | On schedule | Within budget | |
| Public squares | $2,600,000 | Within scope | On schedule | Within budget |
Downtown Infrastructure Renewal
| Project | Approved budget | Target completion | Scope status | Schedule status | Budget status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Infrastructure Renewal | $32,774,259 | ||||
| Planning Phase | $3,030,548 | Q3 2025 | Within revised scope | On revised schedule | Within revised budget |
| Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement (design and construction) | $3,381,971 | Q3 2025 | Within scope | On schedule | Within budget |
| Phase 1: Wyndham Street North Reconstruction (design and construction) | $26,361,740 | Q4 2025 (design) Q4 2027 (construction) | Within scope | On schedule | Within budget |
Guelph Transit and Fleet Services Facility
| Project | Approved budget | Target completion | Scope status | Schedule status | Budget status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guelph Transit and Fleet Services Facility | $13,230,000 | Site plan design: Q1 2024 Detailed facility design: Q4 2025 | Within revised scope | On revised schedule | Within revised budget |
South End Community Centre
| Project | Approved budget | Target completion | Scope status | Schedule status | Budget status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South End Community Centre | $119,600,000 | Q4 2026 | |||
| South End Community Centre (Design) | $4,100,000 | Completed | |||
| South End Community Centre (Construction) | $115,500,000 | Construction of the facility is scheduled to be completed in 2026 | Within scope | On revised schedule | Within revised budget |
Planned Tier 1 projects
There were no Tier 1 projects in the initiation or planning stage during Q1 2025.
Resources
- Capital Projects Risk Assessment Governance Committee Staff Report, August 4, 2015
- Deloitte Capital Projects Risk Assessment: Executive Summary
For more information
Erin Britnell
Manager, Corporate Performance and Strategy
519-822-1260 extension 2225
[email protected]