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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.

      ​Road Construction & Infrastructure Replacement

      Craig Road Extension

      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:

      • Ainley & Associates
      Key Dates:
      Class Environmental Assessment Study 2009
      Environmental Study Report 2020
      Construction Start TBD
      Construction Completion TBD

      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:

      Mahesh Ramdeo - General Manager, Infrastructure & Operational Services

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      Road Resurfacing

      Description:

      The projects are part of ongoing road maintenance and will provide a new riding surface for roads throughout the Township. 2022 projects include rehabilitation work on:

      • Vigo Road (County Road 92 to 1 km north of County Road 92)
      • Flos Road 7 (County Road 29 to County Road 27)
      • Ushers Road (County Road 92 to Flos Road 10 West)
      • Flos Road 4 East (County Road 27 to 1 km east of Highway 93)
      • Old Second South (Partridge Road to Sutton Heights)
      • Coughlin Road (County Road 22 to Rainbow Valley Road West)
      • Harmony Drive (Cowdray Park Lane to Cairns Boulevard)
      • Lilac Lane (Cairns Boulevard to Strathmore Place)
      • Midpark Boulevard (Doran Road to Forest Hill Drive)

      Project Status:

      Work is in progress.

      Contract Services:

      • Duncor Enterprise Inc.
      Key Dates:
      Construction Start June 2022
      Construction Completion September 2022

      Background:

      The Township’s annual road maintenance program includes the rehabilitation of a portion of its surface treated roadways. The roads identified for improvements are part of the 10-Year Capital Program, the 2022 Capital Budget and the February 2, 2022 Staff Report (Increase in Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding).

      ​Project Manager:

      Scott Haw - Manager, Roads and Fleet

      705-728-4784 x2014

      Roads, Watermains and Sewer State of Good Repair Projects

      Description:

      The projects will rehabilitate roads, watermains, sewers and sidewalks throughout the Township. 2022 projects include rehabilitation work on:

      • Houden Street (Yonge Street to Patterson Street)
      • Buckley Street (Gearin Street to Flos Rd 4 West)
      • Simcoe Street (Howden Street to Queen Street)
      • Nursery Road (2.4 km south of Horseshoe Valley)
      • Dobson Road (0.4 km south of Sunnidale Road)
      • Flos Road 4 West (0.5 km from Riverdale Road)
      • Golf Course Road (Hwy 26 Hendrie Road)
      • Wilson Road (1.1 km north of Hwy 26)
      • Archer Crescent (0.4 km at Nash Avenue)
      • Nash Avenue (Queen Street to Bertram Drive)
      • Bertram Drive (Queen Street to Nash Avenue)

      Project Status:

      The project is currently in the design phase.

      Contract Services:

      • Tatham Engineering
      Key Dates:
      Construction Start TBD
      Construction Completion TBD

      Background:

      The 2022 program to rehabilitate roads, watermains, sewers, and sidewalks across the Township was approved as part of the 2022 Capital Budget and the February 2, 2022 Staff Report (Increase in Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding).

      ​Project Manager:

      Natasha Birch - Development Engineering Technologist

      705-728-4784 x2074

      Water/Wastewater

      Swaley Drain Improvements

      Description:

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

      Project Status:

      Extension works are complete.

      Contract Services: 

      • K. Smart and Associates
      • Dan Higgs Excavating & Marine Services
      Key Dates:
      Scoping Study 2018
      Preliminary Report 2021
      Construction Start January 2022
      Construction Completion February 2022

      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 Mr. Smart and provisionally passed Swaley Drain By-Law 2021-091 to approve the Final Report. 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.

      Extension works commenced in January 2022 and were completed by Dan Higgs Excavating & Marine Services.

      ​Project Manager:

      Steve Buchanan - Operations Technician

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       Elmvale Lift Station

      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:

      Construction is complete.

      Contract Services:

      • Ainley Group
      • Jeviso Construction Corporation

      Key Dates:
      Construction Start Spring 2021
      Construction Completion June 2022

      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:

      John Mabira - Senior Project Engineer

      705-728-4784 x2071

      Recreational & Community Facilities

      Community Hub & Fire Station 2 

      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:

      Phase 1 and Phase 2 development of the project are moving forward in tandem.

      Contract Services:

      • Ainley Group
      • Weston Consulting
      • Masri O Inc.
      Key Dates:
      Environmental Assessment 2020
      Construction Start TBD
      Construction Completion TBD

      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 a new Fire Station 2 and potential Simcoe County EMS post. In December 2021, Masri O Inc. was awarded the contract for Phase 1 design works of the new fire station. The preliminary design was approved by Council in June 2022 and staff were directed to move forward with issuing a tender for the ultimate construction of the facility.

      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 is 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:

      Mahesh Ramdeo - General Manager, Infrastructure & Operational Services

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      Stonemanor Woods Phase 2 Park

      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:

      Construction is complete. 

      Contract Services:

      • Alexander Budrevics & Associates Limited
      • Rutherford Contracting
      Key Dates:
      Construction Start Fall 2021
      Construction Completion Fall 2022

      Background:

      In 2020, the Township released a public 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. Rutherford Contracting was retained to carry out the construction of the preferred design, as selected through a second public survey released in May 2021.

      ​Project Manager:

      Briana Dean - Manager – Recreation, Parks & Facilities

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      Homer Barrett Park Playground

      Description:

      The project is to replace the playground equipment at Homer Barrett Park in Elmvale with new playground equipment that will serve a diverse range of ages and abilities.

      Project Status:

      The project is now is the design phase.

      Contract Services:

      • Alexander Budrevics & Associates Limited
      Key Dates:
      Construction Start Summer 2022
      Construction Completion Spring/Summer 2023

      Background:

      In 2022, the Township received a $200,000 Community Building Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to install new playground equipment at Homer Barrett Park that is accessible and inclusive for a wide range of ages and abilities. The Township released a public survey of residents' desired play equipment features for the new playground. The Township's design consultant is currently working to create concept designs based on consultation with the landscape architect and resident feedback.

      ​Project Manager:

      Briana Dean - Manager – Recreation, Parks & Facilities

      705-728-4784 x2100

      North Simcoe Rail Trail Surface Upgrades

      Description:

      The project involves resurfacing up to 30 kms of track along the North Simcoe Rail Trail to increase its accessibility.

      Project Status:

      Tender awarded.

      Background:

      In 2022, the Township received a Federal Development Grant in the amount of $750,000 to improve up to 30 kms of the North Simcoe Rail Trail by replacing the existing sand and dirt base with an accessible surface material. A tender for the project was issued in June and awarded to G. Priest Services Inc. 

      ​Project Managers:

      John Mabira - Senior Project Engineer

      705-728-4784 x2071

      Briana Dean - Manager – Recreation, Parks & Facilities

      705-728-4784 x2100

      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. 

      County projects that are ongoing in the Township of Springwater include:

      • County Road 53 Roundabout Project (Wilson/Seadon/Carson intersection)
      • Wye River South Bridge - EA / Design
      • Concession 8/9, Lot 8 Culvert - Design / Property
      • CR 22 - ERRC - Intersection Improvements - Engineering / Design
      • Matheson Creek Bridge - Property / Site Prep / Utilities
      • Willow Creek Bridge - EA / Design
      • Vigo Bridge Settlement Monitoring
      • County Road 29 Microsurfacing
      • County Road 53 Microsurfacing
      • Willow Creek Bridges - 4 Structures EA / Design

       

      Visit our Road Construction & Closures page for the latest updates on road closures relating to construction projects.

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