Capital Projects

Description:

The project includes necessary repairs and replacements that will extend the life of the St. Vincent Street bridge in Midhurst.

Project Status & Update:

The project has reached substantial completion.

Contract Services:

• PlanMac Engineering

• McPherson-Andrews Contracting

Background:

Repair activities for the bridge were deemed necessary following the completion of the most recent Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) Inspection in 2018. PlanMac Engineering was retained to carry out the design and contract administration for the project. In 2020, the rehabilitation work was tendered to McPherson-Andrews Contracting, though construction was delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

​Project Manager:

Amy Goldsworthy - Asset Management Coordinator

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The project includes the redesign, removal and replacement of existing guide rail at various locations to create safer roads within the Township.

Project Status & Update:

Construction is in progress.

Contract Services:

• Safe Roads Engineering
• Powell Contracting Limited

Existing guide rail within the Township requires upgrading to meet the current requirements of the Roadside Design Manual and Ontario Provincial Standards. In 2020, Safe Roads Engineering was retained to carry out the design and contract administration for the guide rail repairs and/or upgrades. Powell Contracting Limited was awarded the contract for guide rail repair and replacement.

​Project Manager:

Amy Goldsworthy - Asset Management Coordinator

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Description:

The project was to reconstruct Lorne Street in Elmvale to a partial urban standard. Additions included a new watermain, curb and catch basins on the west side of the street with an open ditch on the east side, a lay-by parking lane, and a new wider sidewalk to meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements.

Project Status & Update:

Construction is complete.

Contract Services:

• Ainley Group
• Pennorth Group Limited

Background:

The reconstruction was required to eliminate the open ditches on the west side of the street in front of residents’ homes, and to provide a new wider sidewalk. In 2020, Ainley Group was selected to carry out the design and contract administration for the project. Pennorth Group Limited was awarded the contract for the reconstruction in August 2020.

​Project Manager:

Scott Haw - Manager, Roads and Fleet

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Description:

The project was to reconstruct Patterson Street in Elmvale with the addition of a new watermain, improved storm drainage, curb and gutter, on-street parking, and an upgraded wider sidewalk to meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements. 

Project Status & Update:

Construction is complete.

Contract Services:

• Tatham Engineering
• Pennorth Group Limited

Background:

In 2020, Tatham Engineering was retained to complete a design to urbanize Patterson Street, addressing issues with drainage, on-street parking and narrow sidewalks. Pennorth Group Limited was awarded the contract for the reconstruction in April 2021.

​Project Manager:

Scott Haw - Manager, Roads and Fleet

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Description:

The projects are to install an Intersection Pedestrian Signal (IPS) at the intersection of Albert Street and Highway 93 in Hillsdale and a Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) for Yonge Street North in Elmvale.

Project Status & Update:

Construction is in progress.

Contract Services:

• Guild Electric Limited
• Moon-Matz Limited

Background:

In 2020, Council approved the new crosswalks in response to public safety concerns raised by residents. Consulting Engineer Moon-Matz Limited was retained to carry out the design and contract administration for the two projects. In March 2021, Guild Electric Limited was selected for the installation of the crosswalks.

​Project Manager:

Scott Haw - Manager, Roads and Fleet

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Description:

The project, under section 78 of the Drainage Act, is to improve and extend the outlet of the Swaley Drain.

Project Status & Update:

As per Section 46 of the Drainage Act, Council held a Court of Revision on November 1, 2021 to hear landowner challenges to their assessments within the provisionally adopted Swaley Drain By-Law. The provisional By-Law can be given final reading if no appeals are submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal within 21 days from any decision coming from the Court of Revision.

Contract Services: 

• K. Smart and Associates

Background:

In 2016, Springwater Council accepted a Notice of Drain Improvement from an affected land owner to improve the outlet of the Swaley Drain. The work was requested to alleviate current drainage issues, as field tile outlets are malfunctioning due to high and rising water levels within the drain. K. Smart and Associates was retained in 2017 to complete a Scoping Study, and in 2018 to prepare a Preliminary Report on the outlet of the Swaley Drain under Section 78 of the Drainage Act. In 2021, Council authorized a Final Report by the Drainage Engineer and provisionally passed Swaley Drain By-Law 2021-091 to approve the Final Report.

​Project Manager:

Steve Buchanan - Operations Technician

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Description:

The project is to construct a new sewage lift station at 105 Queen Street West in Elmvale. The facility will replace the existing lift station at 99 Queen Street West.

Project Status & Update:

Construction is in progress.

Contract Services:

• Ainley Group

• Jeviso Construction Corporation

Background:

In 2014, the Township completed an assessment of the existing facility and confirmed that it was operating at 94% of its maximum capacity. An expansion to the facility was deemed necessary to accommodate existing operational demands and future growth in the area. Ainley Group was retained in 2017 to carry out the design and contract administration for the project. After the first contractor defaulted, the construction of the new station was retendered to Jeviso Construction Corporation in 2020.

​Project Manager:

Scott Haw - Manager, Roads and Fleet

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Description:

The project is to construct a Community Hub at the recently acquired 1132 Snow Valley Road (Hasty Tract) property in Midhurst. Proposed municipal services for the property include, but are not limited to, a new fire station and fire service training area, County of Simcoe Emergency Medical Services (EMS) post, recreation complex, library and creative space, meeting and activity space, and active and passive recreation areas.

Project Status & Update:

The project is currently in Phase 1 development.

Contract Services:

• Ainley Group

Background:

In November 2020, Council approved the purchase of a 50 acre parcel of land from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at a cost of $3,884,846 plus HST for the establishment of a community hub. 

Phase 1 development of the Community Hub project was approved by Council in April 2021, with Ainley Group retained for project management. Phase 1 includes site preparation (studies/survey, tree clearing and civil works), as well as the construction of the new Fire Station 2 and potential County EMS post. A Fire Station & Fire Service Training RFP was issued, though cancelled after the process brought in three over-budget bid submissions. Staff were instead directed to seek options to engage an architect to provide design build plans for the new Fire Station 2. An RFP for Architectural & Engineering Services was issued in October 2021.

On September 15, 2021, Council approved moving forward with Phase 2 of the project. Phase 2 involves drafting and releasing an RFP for the preparation of a comprehensive Master Plan for the Community Hub. The successful proponent will be responsible for public consultation, preparing a long-term concept plan for the property, site servicing, cost projections and design criteria for future facility development.

​Project Manager:

Jeff Kirk - Director of Fire & Emergency Services / Fire Chief

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Description:

The project is to create a neighbourhood park in the Stonemanor Woods Phase 2 subdivision at the corner of Victoria Wood Avenue and Daly Court. The new park will include an open passive recreational sports field, multi-purpose sports courts, a shade structure, a walking trail and native plantings.

Project Status & Update:

A survey of residents' preferred design concept for the park was completed in May 2021 and staff are currently analyzing the results.

Contract Services:

• Alexander Budrevics & Associates Limited

Background:

In 2020, the Township released a survey requesting resident feedback on desired amenities for the park. Afterwards, staff began working with the landscape architect firm, Alexander Budrevics & Associates Limited, on the detailed design process. Concept designs were created based on consultation with the landscape architect and resident feedback.

​Project Manager:

Briana Dean - Manager – Recreation, Parks & Facilities

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Description:

The project was to undertake improvements to the park through added features, including a concrete pad below the pavilion, perennial gardens, a 500-metre walking path, a storyboard sign, and a deck for greater access to the community hall.

Project Status & Update:

The project is complete.

Background:

Improvements to the park were initiated in honour of the Anten Mills Community Recreation Association's 50th anniversary in 2021. Township staff obtained a grant through the Investing in Canadian Infrastructure Program to install the new walking path around the park.

​Project Manager:

Briana Dean - Manager – Recreation, Parks & Facilities

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