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Category Archives: Construction
Rotating West End Community Centre closures start May 30 to replace HVAC units
May 25, 2022Construction notice: Elizabeth Street lane reductions starting June 6
May 24, 2022Construction notice: Kortright Road West lane reductions starting June 2
May 19, 2022Construction notice: Gordon Street temporary sidewalk installation
May 19, 2022Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
May 18, 2022The City of Guelph was recognized with three Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) awards, including two for Project of the Year. Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
Metrolinx notice: Wilson Street closing for railway overpass replacement
May 17, 2022Construction notice: Wyndham Street parking and lane configuration taking place the week of May 23
May 16, 2022Archaeological excavation of Baker District redevelopment site: May 11
May 11, 2022Construction notice: Hanlon Creek Boulevard lane reductions starting May 16
May 9, 2022Construction notice: Elmira Road borehole work
May 6, 2022The City is undertaking geotechnical borehole drilling and sampling to inform the design of a new water check valve being installed at this location as part of the water distribution system. Continue reading Construction notice: Elmira Road borehole work
Construction notice: Oak Street closed starting May 31
May 4, 2022New speed limit and community safety zone signs coming soon
May 2, 2022We’re reducing speeds in 48 Guelph neighbourhoods and select arterial roads, and to create community safety zones near schools following Council’s direction to improve road safety. Continue reading New speed limit and community safety zone signs coming soon
Construction notice: Section of Stanley Street closed starting May 9
April 28, 2022Alfred Fach Excavating Ltd. is installing sewer and water pipes and repaving the road along Stanley Street from Exhibition Street to Kathleen Street. Continue reading Construction notice: Section of Stanley Street closed starting May 9
Construction notice: Eramosa Road closed for watermain replacement starting May 12
April 27, 2022The construction project will involve the closure of Eramosa Road from Callander Drive to Victoria Road North from May 12 to June 30. Continue reading Construction notice: Eramosa Road closed for watermain replacement starting May 12
Construction notice: Woolwich Street closed starting April 25
April 20, 2022Construction notice: Mary Street closed starting April 26
April 20, 2022Construction notice: Guelph traffic calming curb project aims to reduce speeds on residential roads
April 19, 2022Construction notice: Woodlawn Road West lane reductions starting April 25
April 19, 2022Construction notice: York Road and Stevenson Street South closed starting April 19
April 12, 2022… Continue reading Construction notice: York Road and Stevenson Street South closed starting April 19
Seasonal patio program
April 8, 2022Starting the week of Monday, April 11, City staff will be installing water barriers throughout the downtown to prepare for patio season. Continue reading Seasonal patio program
Construction notice: Baker Street pre-construction activities start April 25
April 8, 2022Archaeological excavation of Baker District redevelopment site: April 7
April 7, 2022Crews have resumed archaeological clearance activities within the Baker District redevelopment site after a temporary pause during the winter months. A tent structure has been installed on-site to allow crews to continue working during any unpredictable spring weather. Continue reading Archaeological excavation of Baker District redevelopment site: April 7
Construction notice: Elizabeth Street lane reductions starting April 6
April 5, 2022City to remove buried drums at Bristol Street Park
March 31, 2022Removal of buried drums at Bristol Street Park expected to begin in April
March 31, 2022Construction notice: Geotechnical investigations of downtown start April 5
March 31, 2022As part of the Downtown Guelph Project, and in advance of replacing underground infrastructure and rebuilding the roads in the area, the City will be completing a geotechnical investigation throughout the downtown core. Continue reading Construction notice: Geotechnical investigations of downtown start April 5
Construction notice: Victoria Road North lane reductions starting April 4
March 31, 2022Construction notice: Speedvale Avenue West utility work starting April 4
March 31, 2022Construction notice: Work on “The Family” fountain set to restart April 4
March 30, 2022Construction notice: Alma Trunk Sanitary sewer reconstruction
March 28, 2022Construction notice: Speedvale Avenue West closure starting April 4
March 21, 2022Construction on Provincial roads
March 12, 2022Some roads and highways within the City of Guelph are the responsibility of the Province and are managed by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO). Construction on these roadways is undertaken by the MTO. Continue reading Construction on Provincial roads
Construction Notice: Paisley Feedermain phase 3 starting March 14
March 11, 2022Construction notice: Metcalfe Street reconstruction
March 8, 2022Notice of virtual open house: Baker Street, Chapel and Park Lanes reconstruction
March 7, 2022We’re hosting a second virtual open house to present plans and the design concept for construction on Baker Street between Quebec Street and Woolwich Street, and on Chapel and Park Lanes. Continue reading Notice of virtual open house: Baker Street, Chapel and Park Lanes reconstruction
Construction notice: Guelph’s annual sanitary sewer lining program starts February 28
February 24, 2022Preparing for future growth in downtown Guelph
February 10, 2022By 2031, several thousand people will live in downtown Guelph joining the thousands who work there daily and visit routinely to shop, dine, and enjoy downtown culture. We’re preparing for this growth. Continue reading Preparing for future growth in downtown Guelph
Construction notice: Repair of sewer pipe crossing Howitt Creek starts February 14
February 8, 2022… Continue reading Construction notice: Repair of sewer pipe crossing Howitt Creek starts February 14
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: work on hold until spring
January 18, 2022Excavation work at the Baker Street parking lot is on hold for the rest of winter and will resume in April. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: work on hold until spring
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: January 4 update
January 4, 2022Update on the progress of the archeological excavation at the Baker and Wyndham Street parking lots. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: January 4 update
Construction notice: York Road closed to through traffic starting end of March
December 17, 2021York Road open over the winter holidays (December 17, 2021-March 2022) and closing again in late March 2022. Continue reading Construction notice: York Road closed to through traffic starting end of March
Construction notice: Stevenson Street remains closed until May 2022
December 17, 2021Work is being completed on a watermain on Stevenson Street between Ferguson Street and the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) tracks until mid-January 2022. Continue reading Construction notice: Stevenson Street remains closed until May 2022
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: December 14 update
December 14, 2021To date, 37 distinct discoveries of human remains (bone fragments) and 83 grave shafts have been unearthed. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: December 14 update
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 30 update
November 30, 2021The City and archaeological consultant, Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA) are excavating the Baker and Wyndham Street parking lots for the required archeological clearance of the Baker District redevelopment site. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 30 update
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 16 update
November 16, 2021To date, 63 grave shafts have been identified and 26 distinct discoveries of human remains (bone fragments) have been unearthed. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 16 update
Artwork moved into storage as construction work begins
November 16, 2021Three murals along Wilson Street have been placed in temporary storage to keep them safe while work is underway on the rail bridge replacement operated by Metrolinx. Continue reading Artwork moved into storage as construction work begins
Metrolinx notice: Maintenance work between Dublin Street and Wyndham Street
November 15, 2021Metrolinx is rehabilitating retaining walls between Dublin Street and Wyndham Street in Downtown Guelph. Continue reading Metrolinx notice: Maintenance work between Dublin Street and Wyndham Street
Construction notice: Metcalfe Street reconstruction starting November 22
November 8, 2021The City is working to reconstruct Metcalfe Street between Terry Boulevard to Eramosa Road, as well as Skov Crescent between 6 and 8 Skov Crescent. Continue reading Construction notice: Metcalfe Street reconstruction starting November 22
Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 2 update
November 2, 2021The City and archaeological consultant, Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. (ARA) are excavating the Baker and Wyndham Street parking lots for the required archeological clearance of the Baker District redevelopment site. Continue reading Archeological excavation of Baker and Wyndham street parking lots: November 2 update