On behalf of the Town of The Blue Mountains, WT Infrastructure has completed the detailed design and tendering for the reconstruction of Bay Street East and Grey Street in Thornbury.
The project has been tendered and the construction contract has been awarded to Arnott Construction Limited. Work is expected to begin in early November, with completion prior to the end of March 2027. Work will begin with site preparation throughout the entire project area, including tree protection, erosion control and required tree removals. Excavation work is expected to begin at the intersection of Mill Street and Bay Street, and progress eastwards.
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Project Scope
- Installation of temporary one-way roadway between Elgin Street and Grey Street to allow for hydro pole relocation
- Reconstruction of Bay Street East to a one-way cross section; including sanitary forcemain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain
- Reconstruction of Grey Street to the Town standard local urban 20m right-of-way (no parking) cross section; including a 2.7m multi-use trail, sanitary forcemain, storm sewer, watermain and treated effluent outfall
- Replacement and/or installation of storm, sanitary and water service laterals to each property line
- Restoration of disturbed areas including tree planting on private property where deemed appropriate along the property frontage
What To Expect
You may experience traffic delays, lane restrictions, dust, noise, vibrations and other inconveniences during reconstruction. The Town will work with the contractor to reduce these impacts where possible by maintaining standard working hours and providing written notice of planned service interruptions or restrictions. We appreciate your patience throughout the project. Work will be occurring mainly within Town property with very limited work on private property for service connections. Should you have any concerns during construction, please contact the Site Inspector.
The Town will not be responsible for damage to any privately owned features such as landscaping, decorations, etc. located on Town property within the right-of-way. The Town will identify privately-owned features and discuss removal options with the property owner prior to removal by the Contractor.
Work Hours
Work will generally take place Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Work after hours, on statutory holidays or on weekends will be completed only if necessary and as required. The contractor will be required to request approval from Town Council prior to completing any work outside of regular hours.
Service Interruptions
Water service may be temporarily interrupted at times throughout the duration of the project. Impacted residents will be notified in writing in advance of any interruptions.
Road Access
In order to complete the work in a safe manner, there will be restrictions and temporary closures on the road within the construction work zone. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times. The road within the project limits will be signed for local traffic only throughout the construction period. Emergency services have been notified of the construction project, the anticipated timeframes and limited access.
Driveway Access
The contractor will notify you of any temporary restrictions to your driveway access. Homeowners are urged to find alternative parking while construction is occurring near your property.
Traffic Management
Minor traffic delays will occur within the construction zone when active construction is occurring. Longer delays or closures may occur when restoration work is taking place. Residents will be notified in advance if their property will have significantly restricted access during construction, i.e. new curbs or asphalt being installed.
Parking
No on-street parking is permitted within project boundaries. The contractor will advise of acceptable parking locations when driveway access is restricted.
Garbage and Recycling
Please follow your normal routine for garbage and recycling collection. If required, the contractor will move bins to an appropriate location and return them. Please ensure that you label your bins with your address and that they are at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Restoration
The construction work area will be restored following construction. Granular/asphalt/ concrete driveways and shoulders will be restored where they presently exist. Trees will be planted on private property where deemed appropriate along the property frontage. Laying of sod and/or seeding will be done as needed during ideal growing seasons only.
Additional Information
The Site Inspector will be reaching out to residents to confirm the locations of services to each property and to coordinate with any private servicing that may be completed by each resident on their property beyond the property line.
Learn more about the project and sign up for construction updates on the project web page.
For more information, please contact:
Town of The Blue Mountains
Operations Department