downtown infrastructure
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Can you dig it? Join us for Diggable Downtown Day on September 18!
Guelph, ON., August 28, 2025 – We’re making big improvements to Downtown Guelph in the coming years as part of our Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP). On September 18, we’re hosting a “Diggable Downtown Day” to celebrate project milestones, showcase the detailed design, and answer all your questions about our beloved Downtown. Diggable Downtown Day…
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Lane reductions on Wyndham Street starting on September 8 and patios closing September 14
Before we can start construction on the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP), Alectra Utilities and Enbridge Gas will be replacing and upgrading below-ground infrastructure throughout Downtown. You’ll see lane reductions and sidewalk closures on Wyndham Street, Quebec Street and within St. George’s Square. Starting on September 8, Enbridge Gas will begin relocating and upgrading below-ground…
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Share your thoughts on the design of St. George’s Square design and the Capital Implementation Plan for DTIRP
Guelph, Ont., June 13, 2025 – As part of the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP), the design for St. George’s Square, the Capital Implementation Plan and the construction mitigation strategy will be presented at Committee of the Whole on July 8. DTIRP aims to upgrade roads, sewers, and watermains, and improve sidewalks, cycling facilities, and the…
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Downtown transformation: Have your say on the design of Wyndham Street North and St. George’s Square
Guelph, Ont., April 23, 2025 – We’re hosting another public open house at City Hall for the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP)! This open house will focus on the design of Wyndham Street North and the preferred concept for St. George’s Square. We’ll have display boards and activities for you to look at and provide feedback on. Members of…
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Lane reductions on Wellington Street East
The Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement project focuses on replacing the sanitary sewer and watermain infrastructure along Wellington Street which is reaching the end of its life. These services will be increased in size to support housing growth within the downtown area. Sanitary sewer will also be replaced and increased in size along Wyndham…
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Setting the foundation for the Downtown Renewal Infrastructure Program
Guelph, Ont., April 24, 2025 – This morning, the Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure for Ontario, Mayor Cam Guthrie and CAO Tara Baker, both from the City of Guelph, broke ground on the Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement project. This project sets the foundation for the Downtown Renewal Infrastructure Program that is set…
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Choosing a concept: Help redesign St. George’s Square!
Guelph, Ont., January 20, 2025 – Through the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program, we’re reimagining how people can experience St. George’s Square. There are two preliminary design concepts to reimagine how this space can be used by the community based on what we heard during previous community engagement. We want to hear from you about your…
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City set to receive $2.1 million in provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Guelph
Funds to support water and wastewater capacity improvements Guelph, Ont., October 2, 2024 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $2.1 million by the province through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWS Fund) for the Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvements project. This funding, which was awarded through…