Construction Projects

• The Township of Centre Wellington will began the reconstruction of Churchill Crescent, James Street, Edinburgh Avenue between Forfar Street E and St David Street N, Fergus in mid-June 2018. The project restarted April 15, 2019 to complete all outstanding landscaping, and construction deficiencies. 
• The street will be closed to through traffic during the construction period and local access will be interrupted at various times when construction resumes.
• The contractor for this project is J G Goetz Construction, Guelph, Ontario.
• A Public Open House was held on Wednesday April 18th, 2018 in the main hall at the Fergus Sportsplex from 6:30-8:30pm

 Garafraxa Street E and Gartshore Street, Fergus

• The Township of Centre Wellington will begin the construction of municipal services and sidewalk on Garafraxa Street E (between Gartshore Street and Tom Street), Fergus May 27 2019.
• The street will be closed to through traffic during the construction period and local access may be interrupted at various times.
• A detour will be imposed for the duration of the road closure.
• Also beginning in summer 2019 is a new section of sidewalk on Gartshore Street (between Garafraxa Street E and Middleton Avenue)
• The contractor for this project is Drexler Construction Ltd., Rockwood, Ontario

 Metcalfe Street- Badley Bridge Replacement (County of Wellington Project)

• Wellington County is planning to replace the Badley Bridge over the Grand River on Metcalfe Street starting in late 2019
• For more information, please visit the County's road webpage for additional bridge details.

 Replacement of Bridge 10-P Fourth Line E, Former Pilkington Township

• The Township of Centre Wellington is proceeding with the replacement of structure 10-P, Fourth Line E, former Pilkington Township. The construction is to commence Summer 2019 and will be completed by the end of the year.
• Fourth Line E between Sideroad 10 and Sideroad 14 will continue to be closed to through traffic during the construction period. Local access will be maintained with interruptions at various times during this period.
• The contractor for this project is Esposito Bros. Ltd., Bolton, Ontario

 St. Andrew Street East and Tom Street, Fergus

• The Township of Centre Wellington began the reconstruction of St. Andrew Street East (between Gartshore Street and Lamond Street) and Tom Street, Fergus in April 2018. The project will restart in May 2019 to complete all outstanding landscaping and construction deficiencies. 
• The street will be closed to through traffic during the construction period and local access may be interrupted at various times. Pedestrian access on St Andrew Street East from Gartshore Street to Lamond Street is unavailable until the end of October. Alternative accommodations have been established for students traveling to John Black Public School. Please contact the school for additional information regarding student travel accommodations. The routes and conditions are subject to change daily and pedestrians will be required to obey signage and instructions when passing through the construction area. 
• The contractor for this project is Drexler Construction Ltd., Rockwood, Ontario.
• A Public Open House to discuss the project details was held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Fergus Sportsplex.  ​

St. Andrew Street West- Retaining Wall Replacement Project (County of Wellington Project)

• The County of Wellington is proceeding with a concrete retaining wall and sidewalk replacement project.
• St. Andrew Street West, Fergus between Beatty Line South and Johnston Street South on the South Side of the road. Construction began in July 2018. The project restarted April 22, 2019 to complete all outstanding landscaping and construction deficiencies.
• The contractor for this project is Barcon Construction Inc., Grimsby, Ontario

St. David Street Bridge (Highway No. 6), Fergus

The St. David Street Bridge has been re-opened

Bridge and Infrastructure Construction Update as of May 23:

• The surface asphalt paving and final line painting of the bridge and adjacent roadway and intersections has been scheduled to be done overnight tonight starting from 7pm Thursday May 23 and finishing by 7am on Friday May 24.  All lanes will be closed to vehicle traffic overnight.  The full closure will extend from Bridge St. by the intersection of Queen St. West, through the intersection of St. David St. and Bridge St. / Queen St. and across the St. David St. bridge and will include the closure of the intersection of St. David St. and St. Andrew St. as well as a portion of St. Andrew St. east over to the Royal Bank.  The paving work will begin on the north side and progress over to the south side.  Traffic barriers and detour signs will be in place for the overnight road closure.
• During the overnight paving, vehicle access will be blocked to the driveway and parking area along East Menzies Lane adjacent to the Brewhouse.  A notice has been delivered to the affected residents and businesses.  Vehicles are requested to park elsewhere overnight tonight.
• The installation of the under-bridge decorative lighting and the parapet wall accent lighting has been completed.
• Bell has begun their work at the intersection of St. Andrew St. / St. David St. and at the intersection of Bridge St. / St. David St. to pull their wiring beneath the bridge for the conversion of their overhead lines to underground.  Once the underground wiring is installed they will also need to remove their utility pole and guywires.  We anticipate that there may be some traffic disruptions or temporary periodic traffic interruptions for the Bell work,  but that Northbound and Southbound traffic will generally be maintained across the bridge and through the adjacent intersections during the Bell work.
•  Once the Bell pole and guywires are removed in front of the Old Livery building, the bridge contractor will pour the concrete slab in this area as well as the slab in front of the Brewhouse
  
  

Combined Detour Map for vehicles and heavy trucks​

St. David Street Bridge Drawings

St. David Street Bridge Rendering Drawing

St. David Street Bridge Display Board 

St. David Street Bridge Signage Display Board​

Township Paving

• The Township of Centre Wellington will begin paving various roads from May 27 2019 to Mid-June 2019.
• There are various streets in Fergus, Elora and Rural Centre Wellington that are to be repaved.
• The West Garafraxa/Eramosa Townline from Wellington Road 21 to the Third Line is partially funded by the Association of Municipalities Ontario, Federal Gas Tax Fund. For more information on how this program works, visit the gas tax at work website or https://youtu.be/SNWcoXSyxjI
• The contractor for this project is The Murray Group Limited, Moorefield, Ontario

Victoria Street Pedestrian Bridge, Elora

• The Township of Centre Wellington has begun construction of a new pedestrian bridge between Carlton Place and West Mill Street, Elora August 2018. The project is expected to be completed by Summer 2019.
• West Mill Street will be closed to through traffic at times during the construction period and local access will be interrupted at various times. The Carlton Place parking lot will be partially occupied by the construction activity.
• The Contractor for this project is Bronte Construction, Oakville, Ontario.
• A public consultation meeting followed by a special council meeting was held at the Elora Community Centre on November 22, 2017.
• More information can be found on CW Connect.

Woolwich Street and Geddes Street Watermain Extension/ Salem Bridge (With County of Wellington)

• Wellington County will begin construction to replace the Salem Bridge over the Irvine Creek at Woolwich St May 14 2019. The project will also include improvements to the layout of the intersections at Geddes Street and James Street.  Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of December 2019.
• The Township of Centre Wellington will be completing the extension of the watermain starting at the intersection of Geddes Street and Avruskin Street. It will extend north along Geddes Street and then west along Woolwich Street to Ann Street. The existing sidewalks will also be replaced with new sidewalks constructed along the north side of Woolwich Street starting at Ann Street and along the east side of Geddes Street to Avruskin Street.
• Wellington Road 18 (Woolwich/Geddes St) will be closed to through traffic during the construction period and local access will be interrupted at various times.
• The contractor for this project is McLean Taylor Construction Ltd., St. Marys, Ontario
• A public open house was held on February 13, 2019 at the Elora Community Centre where preliminary drawings were on display.

West Mill Street, Elora - Streetscape Improvements (Phase 2)

• The Township of Centre Wellington began the landscaping and surface works on West Mill Street between Price Street and Metcalfe Street in downtown Elora, July 30 2018. The project is expected to be substantially completed by Fall 2018. Final landscaping planting and final works to be completed Spring 2019.
• The streetscape improvements will include enhanced accessibility, new concrete sidewalks with textured and coloured areas, landscaping, benches and bike racks.
• The Township conducted a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to identify the preferred streetscape concept through consultation with the community, Heritage Centre Wellington, the Elora BIA, and various Provincial Ministries.
• The contractor for this project is The Downsview Group, Woodbridge, Ontario
• More information can be found on CW Connect.  

 York Street and High Street, Elora

• The Township of Centre Wellington will begin reconstruction of York Street between High Street and Waterloo St, Elora as well as High Street between McNab Street and York Street starting April 29, 2019.
• The street will be closed to through traffic during the construction period and local access will be interrupted at various times.
• This project is partially funded by the Association of Municipalties Ontario, Federal Gax Tax Fund. For more on how this program works, visit the gas tax at work website or https://youtu.be/SNWcoXSyxjI
  
• The contractor for this project is Goetz Construction, Guelph, Ontario
• A Public Open House was held on December 13, 2018 in Veteran's Hall from 6:00-7:30pm