Guelph Central Station

About this project

The Guelph Central Station will be fully accessible to serve public transit riders and the business needs of Guelph Transit. The building will meet the City’s sustainability and energy goals and improve access to multi-model transportation. The proposed two storey building will include: an accessible public waiting area, accessible public washrooms, ticket area, passenger information, driver rest area and staff work areas.

Timelines

  • Detailed design procurement: Q2 to Q3 2023
  • Detailed design and approvals: Q4 2023 to Q4 2025
  • Tender ready in 2026

Project status and last quarter update

Within scope

On schedule

Within budget

  • The City received schematic design report from the Consultant in Q4 2023. The Project Team reviewed the report and shared the comments with the Consultant for further design development.
  • The Consultant will prepare for the initial Site Plan Review Meeting in Q1 2024.
  • The City conducted community engagement activities with the Accessibility Advisory Committee in Q4 2023 and the Transit Advisory Committee in Q1 2024.
  • Site works including Geotechnical Investigation, Subsurface Utility Engineering works and Topographical Survey were carried out in Q4 2023. Reports will be ready in Q1 2024.

Additional project details

  • Executive sponsors: Colleen Clack-Bush, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Services and Jayne Holmes, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services
  • Project manager: Amir Bhatti, Project Manager, Facility Design and Construction
  • Approved budget: $1,265,000 (planning and design phase only)
  • Funding sources: 73.33 per cent grants and subsidies, 26.67 per cent tax reserves
  • Target completion: Tender ready in 2026.

For more information

Ian Scott
Manager, Facility Design and Construction
519-822-1260 extension 3496
[email protected]