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The Township of Springwater is responsible for acquiring, maintaining and rehabilitating its infrastructure and assets to ensure that reliable service is provided to businesses and residents. Major infrastructure in the Township consists of roads, bridges and culverts, sewers, watermains and pumping stations, and facilities including recreation centres, libraries, parks, pavilions, fire stations and an administration centre.
Capital projects are prioritized by need and outlined in the Township's Ten Year Capital Plan. The summaries below provide information on recent and ongoing projects or visit the Township of Springwater's Capital Projects interactive map.
Road Construction
Each year the Township completes multiple road projects to address infrastructure needs, enhance safety, and improve the overall quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Visit the roads and sidewalks page for updates and announcements regarding road closures, alternate routes, and progress reports on these important projects.
| Kerr Street Reconstruction |
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Project Location: The project spans from Yonge Street to Shaw Street, covering the entire roadway width from property line to property line. Project Details: This comprehensive improvement project includes the installation of a new sanitary sewer alongside new service lines to each property. It involves the partial replacement of the water main, relocation of storm infrastructure, and the construction of new sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. Additionally, the roadway will receive new asphalt, line painting to include a crosswalk at Shaw Street, and updated traffic signage. The 2025 contract has been awarded to Georgian Paving and TY Lin (Consultant) has been retained to provide Contract Administration and inspection services for this project on behalf of the Township. Construction is expected to begin Monday, May 26, 2025. Access for garbage trucks, mail delivery, and emergency services will be maintained throughout the project to ensure uninterrupted service at all locations. Updates will be provided through our official channels as timelines are confirmed. To view detailed mapping of these projects, visit the Township's dedicated mapping page, Explore Springwater. Project Timeline: The contractor will begin mobilization and construction on Monday, May 26, 2025. The project is anticipated to extend through the summer and reach substantial completion by December 1, 2025. Public Notice - Commencement of Kerr Street Reconstruction Project |
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Mill Street Reconstruction |
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Project Location: Highway 93 to Old Penetanguishene Road Project Details: The 2025 contract has been awarded to Four Brothers Construction Corporation. Access for garbage trucks, mail delivery, and emergency services will be maintained throughout the project to ensure uninterrupted service at all locations. Updates will be provided through our official channels as timelines are confirmed. The Mill Street reconstruction project will include the installation of a new storm drainage system, the addition of new sidewalks, and a complete road reconstruction to enhance infrastructure durability. These improvements aim to significantly upgrade water management capabilities and improve pedestrian safety. To view detailed mapping of these projects, visit the Township's dedicated mapping page, Explore Springwater. Project Timeline: The contractor will begin mobilization and construction on Monday, July 7, 2025. The project is anticipated to extend through the summer and reach substantial completion by Fall 2025. Public Notice - Commencement of Mill Street Reconstruction Project |
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John Street Reconstruction |
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Project Location: John Street Project Details: Coming Soon Project Timeline: Summer 2025 - Summer 2026 |
Road Resurfacing Projects
Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction.
Updates will be provided through our official channels as timelines are confirmed. To view detailed mapping of these projects, visit the Township's dedicated mapping page, Explore Springwater.
| Midves Court |
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Road Segment Start and End: From Frid Boulevard to Cul-de-sac - Mill and Pave Estimated Time: May to August 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Dwyer Road |
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Road Segment Start and End: Dwyer Road Cul-de-sac Estimated Time: May to August 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Nursery Road |
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Road Segment Start and End: From South of Hendrie Road to North of Hendrie Road Estimated Time: May to August 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Old Second Road North |
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Road Segment Start and End: From County Road 22 (Horseshoe Valley Road) to Matheson Road Estimated Time: May to August 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Flos Road 7 East |
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Road Segment Start and End: From County Road 27 to 1.2km east of County Road 27 Estimated Time: May to August 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Russell Road |
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Road Segment Start and End: From Doran Road to Forbes Road Estimated Time: May to August 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Wilson Drive |
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Road Segment Start and End: Wilson Drive from 546 m northwest of Highway 26 to Binnie Drive Estimated Time: May 26 to December 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Martin Street |
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Road Segment Start and End: Highway 93 to Mill Street West Estimated Time: TBD Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Rainbow Valley Road West |
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Road Segment Start and End: Phelpston Road to Coughlin Road Estimated Time: July 14 to July 18, 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Flos Road 4 West |
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Road Segment Start and End: From Atkinson Road to 500 m West of Riverdale Road Estimated Time: July 14 to July 18, 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Flos Road 4 West |
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Road Segment Start and End: From Riverdale Road to 700 m East of Riverdale Road Estimated Time: July 14 to July 18, 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
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Scarlette Line |
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Road Segment Start and End: From Flos Road 10 East to 450 m South of County Road 23 (Vasey Road) Estimated Time: July 14 to July 18, 2025 Description of Work: Road resurfacing is preemptive maintenance focused on addressing defects like cracks and rutting in the upper layers of pavement. The aim is to avert further road degradation, thereby avoiding the need for major and costly rehabilitation or complete reconstruction. |
Water/Wastewater
| Elmvale Wastewater Treatment |
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Description The Elmvale Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is an extended aeration-activated sludge facility that has been in operation since the early 1990's. This facility plays a critical role in the community's wastewater management by providing a comprehensive treatment process that includes preliminary treatment, secondary treatment, post-secondary treatment, disinfection, and efficient sludge handling. These upgrades will fix issues with how the plant works and is maintained, including machinery, building structures, and systems for controlling and monitoring processes. They will also improve health and safety measures, ensuring everything meets the latest design codes and standards. Project Status This project is currently in progress and is anticipated to reach completion by 2026. Contract Services
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Midhurst Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion |
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Description The Township of Springwater is expanding the Midhurst Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant to provide for additional capacity for other lands to benefit from this infrastructure. Project Status Construction timelines will be shared once any budgetary and permit approvals are in place. Further notices regarding construction timelines will be circulated as the project progresses. Contract Services Further information coming soon. |
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Watermain Condition Assessment Huron Street in Minesing |
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Description The Township of Springwater is conducting an investigation of the existing watermain along Huron Street, between George Johnston Road and Ronald Road, in the village of Minesing. The purpose of this investigation is to visually assess the condition of the watermain to determine whether rehabilitation or replacement is necessary to maintain the system in a good state of repair. Project Status This investigation forms part of the ongoing design work for the proposed reconstruction and urbanization of Huron Street. The planned improvements include upgrading the existing 2-lane rural roadway to a 2-lane urban cross section, featuring asphalt paving, curb and gutter, storm sewer installation and a concrete sidewalk along one side of the street. The project is currently in the design phase, and construction timelines will be subject to budgetary and permit approvals. Further notices regarding construction timelines will be circulated as the project progresses. Contract Services Planmac Engineering Inc. |
Recreational & Community Facilities
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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.
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Project StatusPhase 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 a new Fire Station 2 and potential Simcoe County EMS post. Masri O Inc. has been awarded the contract for Phase 1 design works of the new fire station, including geotechnical and hydrological investigations, preliminary designs and tendering. On September 15, 2021, Council approved moving forward with Phase 2 of the project. An RFP was issued and awarded to Weston Consulting for the preparation of a Community Hub Master Plan. As part of the master planning process, the consultant 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. During a special meeting on May 10, 2023, Springwater Council gave its approval for the construction of a new Fire Station, as part of the Township's future Community Hub. At a meeting on July 7, Council directed staff to move forward with a design for aquatics and a gymnasium in phase one, with the potential for a double ice pad to be built in phase 2. At a special meeting of Council held on January 24, 2024, Council approved the Master Plan Concept Design presented by Weston Consulting. The concept is broken down into a multi-phase development with phase one proposing a swimming pool, therapeutic pool, gymnasium with two full-size courts, change rooms, multi-purpose fitness room and library. Phase two proposes a twin-pad arena, change rooms and storage. The next step in the project includes a detailed design of the facility, as well as a feasibility study.
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Phelpston Ed Valendar Park Pavilion Upgrades |
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The Phelpston Ed Valendar Park Pavilion is undergoing upgrades with construction scheduled to begin the week of September 7, 2025. Construction fencing has been installed while the required upgrades are completed. The new pavilion for the multipurpose sports court will help to add to the all-season enjoyment of court and ice sports. The new lit pavilion will be installed over the existing sport court! The added structure will help to add to the enjoyment of winter and summer sports in Springwater. The multi-purpose sports pavilion is expected to reopen in time for the winter ice activity season. While work is underway, areas of the park may be temporarily closed to the public. We appreciate your patience as crews complete this exciting transformation. |
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Craig Road Extension
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Description: The project involves the design and construction of the future Craig Road in Midhurst. Craig Road will be a two-lane roadway approximately 2.6 km in length, providing an east-west link between County Road 27 and the Russell Road/Forbes Road intersection. Project Status: The project is currently in the design phase. Contract Services:
Background: In 2009, the Township completed a Master Plan for the provisions of water, wastewater and transportation upgrades to accommodate future growth in the Midhurst area. The Craig Road extension was recommended under the Plan to carry traffic east and west to the north of the development rather than through Midhurst. In 2022, Ainley & Associates was retained to carry out the design and contract administration for the project. As per recommendations included in the 2020 Environmental Study Report, the project is moving forward in tandem with the first phase of Neighbourhood 2 of the Midhurst Secondary Plan. Project Manager: Dan Eberhardt, Manager, Capital Infrastructure Delivery 705-728-4784 x2079 |
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County of Simcoe Projects
The County of Simcoe is responsible for the operation, construction and maintenance of the County transportation and bridge network, which is an infrastructure of roads, bridges, culverts and signalized intersections. To learn more about capital projects occurring at the County level, visit the Transportation and Engineering page on the County's website.
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