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The Township of Springwater is responsible for nearly 442 km of road, 44 km of sidewalk and numerous streetlights, roadside ditches and municipal drains. We maintain and construct roads according to the Township's Engineering Standards.
Construction and Closures
Welcome to the Township's road construction projects section, where members of the community can keep informed about ongoing and upcoming road improvements happening in Springwater. These road projects aim to address infrastructure needs, enhance safety, and improve the overall quality of life for residents and visitors alike. The Township understands that construction activities may cause temporary disruptions and appreciates your patience and cooperation as the work gets completed to enhance our township's transportation network. To view current and ongoing construction projects, visit the Township of Springwater's Capital Projects interactive map.
Street Sweeping
The Township of Springwater's annual street sweeping operations will commence on Monday, April 14, 2025, on municipal roads. Our crews will operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Residents are advised that these efforts are dependent on weather conditions. During this time, we ask the community to minimize road parking. Note: This schedule is subject to change as these efforts are dependent on weather conditions.
| Date | Location |
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| Week of April 14, 2025 | Elmvale |
| Week of April 21, 2025 | Phelpston |
| Week of April 28, 2025 | Minesing |
| Week of May 5, 2025 | Hillsdale |
| Week of May 12, 2025 | Midhurst |
Midhurst Development Project
View past and current public notices for the Midhurst Development Project, communicated by the developer in partnership with the Township. For more information on the Midhurst Development Project visit Current Development.
| Road Construction: Extended Temporary Full Road Closure of Finlay Mill Road |
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Location: The eastbound and westbound lane of Finaly Mill Road from Bayfield Street to Cowdray Park Lane Project Start: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Project Estimated End Date: Friday, April 15, at 5:00 p.m. Project Description: This closure is required to facilitate the relocation of the Township's watermain. |
| Road Construction: Finlay Mill Road from the intersection of Finlay Mill Road and Bayfield Street |
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Location: Finlay Mill Road, at the intersection of Finlay Mill Road and Bayfield Street (westbound lane closure) Project Start: Tuesday April 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Project Estimated End Date: Friday April 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Project Description: This closure is required to facilitate the relocation of the Township's watermain. |
| Road Construction: Finlay Mill Road from Spence Avenue to Highway 26 |
| Location: Finlay Mill Road from Spence Avenue to Highway 26
Project Start: February 10, 2025 Project Estimated End Date: Summer 2025 Project Description: Finlay Mill Road, between Wattie Road and Bayfield St N/Hwy 26, will be closed to southbound traffic. The closure is scheduled to commence next week and will be in place until Summer 2025. The closure is required to facilitate the installation of the sanitary forcemain from the Midhurst Heights Development. |
| Public Notices |
Seasonal load restrictions
The reduced load period in Springwater is from March 8 and continues until April 30. By-law 2009-079 restricts loads on most Township roads to 5 tonnes per axle. The imposed weight restriction helps protect the structural integrity of our roads during spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur.
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Excess load/size permits |
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An excess load permit allows companies to move oversized loads on Township of Springwater roads that exceed the Ministry of Transportation accepted limits by height, length, width or weight. Submit an excess load application form with the fee to the Public Works department. |
Entrance permits
Any new or revised entrance to a road requires an entrance permit prior to construction. Township permits cost $109.50 per entrance.
- Entrance permit application for Township roads
- Entrance Permit By-law 2005-38
Depending on where the road is, you may need to apply for an entrance permit for County roads or an entrance permit for provincial highways through the Ministry of Transportation.
Traffic calming
Our Traffic Calming Policy and Speed Limit Review Policy outline how staff and Council handle traffic calming requests related to public safety. Examples of requests include signage, community safety zones, or speed bumps.
A traffic calming request may be submitted using the online form or by submitting Appendix A of the Traffic Calming Guide.
Driveway culverts and headwalls
Property owners are responsible for the installation, maintenance and replacement of driveway culverts for privately-owned homes and commercial properties.
Streetlights
If you spot a streetlight that isn't working correctly, please report it to the Public Works Department with the address, location and details of the streetlight.
Claims
If you have incurred costs or damages for which you believe the Township of Springwater may be responsible, you may consider your claim through our online reporting tool. In some cases, you are required to place the Township of Springwater on notice within 10 days of the accident.
County of Simcoe Road Projects
To view County of Simcoe road projects, including the construction, rehabilitation and reconstruction or roads, bridge, culverts and roundabouts, visit the dedicated road projects page on the County of Simcoe's website.
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