Construction and other Projects

• Letter to Louise Ave. Residents 
• Notice of PIC

Elma Avenue W Reconstruction (Wallace Ave. S. to Victoria Ave. S.)

• Letter to Elma Ave. Residents 
• Notice of PIC

• Letter to Elm Ave. Residents
• Notice of PIC

Project Details

• Servicing of David Street, Walton Avenue, Davidson Avenue and Sanitary Pump Station construction at David and Davidson Avenue
• Open house was held on March 30th, 2022  
• Tendering in May 2022
• Construction anticipated to start in 2022 and to continue to Fall 2023. Timeline to be updated once Contracts are awarded. 

March 2023

November 2022

Excavation work for the stormwater management pond

Project Details

*All dates are to be confirmed and will be updated on the site once Contractors have finalized their schedules. 

Road Construction

• The Asphalt Resurfacing Program is an annual program included in the Public Works Capital Budget involving pulverization, rebuilding and paving operations.
• Line 89 from Road 146 to County Road 9 (July 2022 - September 2022)
• Line 88 from Road 152 to west limit of Wallaceville (completion from 2021 project, Completed June 2022)
• Line 81 from Road 158 to west of Britton (Completed July 2022)

Pavement Preservation

• These treatments involve a variety of slurry seals, fibremats, padding and chip and seal products. All of these products look to maintain existing roads and extend their travelling life prior to the road section is rebuilt. 
• This years project will involve
  • Line 89 from Road 165 to Road 178 (Beginning Thursday, August 11, 2022)
  • The road will remain open but please expect delays. Please remember to drive slowly in construction areas and obey traffic control staff. 
• Please drive cautiously after the chip has been placed and watch for loose stone signs that are posted in repair areas. These signs will be posted as the conditions are similar to those of loose gravel during the first weeks of placement.

Line 89 Reconstruction: 

Paving is scheduled to begin the week of September 19, 2022.

Line 81 Paving Operations:

Line 88 Paving Operations:

The replacement of the Davidson Avenue Bridge is planned to start in May/June of 2022 and will see a wider bridge better aligned with the roadway with pedestrian sidewalks on either side of the bridge. It is anticipated that the work will be finalized by mid December. Davidson Avenue will be closed for the duration of the work in the vicinity of the bridge, this includes the intersections at Royal and Queen Streets, signage will be posted advising traffic of the closures in advance of the construction area. 

• The existing bridge deck has been removed. The Contractor is working at the sheet pile cofferdams. 
• The temporary cofferdams will allow the contractor to remove the existing concrete abutments.

• The Southside Footing and the start of the Contractors form work for the abutment.  

North Perth has been developing a long-term strategy to strengthen and support the transportation network within the community. The North Perth Transportation Master Plan (NPTMP) will provide a vision and policy framework for a complete transportation system that will meet travel demands to 2041 in a manner that is sustainable and compatible with future growth. The study will identify the Road Network Hierarchy, assess future needs including truck routing and active transportation corridors as well as recommend needed policy and comment on the phasing and costs of recommended solutions. The study will follow the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act) and align with the Municipality’s Corporate Strategic Plan, land use plans, and other policies. The need for a Truck Route was identified through the NPTMP and is now a separated project where the evaluation of alternatives and a recommendation on a preferred option is now part of this project.

• Initial review and the first round of Consultation and findings have been conducted (completed)
• Assessment and Development of alternatives are being finalized (in progress, Council has asked for a Bypass selection to be included in the NPTMP)
• A final round of Consultation is being planned for June 2022 
• A parallel Study on Traffic and Pedestrian usage and potential traffic calming on Wallace Avenue South was completed ad implemented in 2021. 
• Final Presentations on the Truck Route Recommendations and the Transportation Master Plan are expected to be presented to Council in late 2022.

 Presentation Information:

One Way Block - Main & Wallace Intersection

Commercial Truck Bypass Plan 

Servicing Master Plan Project

The Municipality of North Perth is undertaking a Servicing Master Plan for stormwater, wastewater and water servicing in the communities of Listowel and Atwood. The Master Plan was initiated in late 2021, investigation and surveying of assets is continuing in the data gathering phase. Existing and future needs for infrastructure as the two communities will be understood through the project that is expected for completion in 2023. Upon completion, the Master Plan will serve as a strategic document, and identify infrastructure upgrades or expansions to support continued growth and address existing deficiencies. 

The Master Plan Process

The Servicing Master Plan is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document, dated October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015 under the Environmental Assessment Act. Master Plan studies incorporate Phases 1 & 2 of the Class EA process (identification of the problem or opportunity, and evaluation of alternative solutions) and also includes consultation with the general public, community stakeholders, government review agencies and Indigenous communities. The process has just been initiated. There will be additional opportunities for public comment and input as the process moves forward. 

Public Involvement

Public consultation is a key component of this study. Initial comments are welcome at this time. As a part of the consultation component of this project, a public information meeting will be held during the course of the study. Details regarding the public meeting will be provided in a future notice. Any comments collected will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public records. 

For further information on this project, please contact the consulting engineers: B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd., 62 North Street, Goderich Ontario, N7A 2T4 (519) 524-2641 Attention: Kelly Vader, Environmental Planner, Email: kvader@bmross.net. For information from the municipality contact Lyndon Kowch, Manager of Operations at lkowch@northperth.ca.

Wallace Avenue One Way Block (Main St to Elma St. Southbound Only)

The One Way Block Trial was completed in September of 2022. 

The upcoming construction on Elma Street in 2022 impacted the ability of the Trial to become a permanent change. Study into core congestion will continue as part of the Transportation Master Plan recommendations as well as the evaluation of the Truck Route. 

SCI Letter Review of Pilot Project

Traffic Presentation

Truck Route Assessment

147068 Bridge Replacement

Located on Road 140 south of Donegal.

Road 147 Culvert Replacement

Full replacement of the structure with a full road closure at the work site. 

This project was completed September 2022.

Boulevard Tree Maintenance

Project Details

• The electrical panel has been relocated and inspected and towers have been taken down. Fixtures have arrived and work on conduit install and concrete base removals are being done. Weather permitting, Lights and poles will be installed next and then wiring, etc.  

• July 2021 Update: The project has been completed and teams are beginning to use the diamond. 

Listowel Memorial Arena Demolition and Redevelopment 

Project Details

• The demolition of building has been completed. After surveys and public consultation, a park development report was completed for this property. Council directed staff to prepare a fundraising plan for their consideration, to offset costs for this project. Work on the fundraising plan is ongoing.

Project Details

• The connection of the Gowanstown to Listowel section of the North Perth Trail system is scheduled to be completed in 2021.  
• This extension of the trail has been out of service for some time. The land required to develop the Gowanstown to Listowel trail connection is now owned by the Municipality.
• The Municipality is awaiting results from an application to a federal funding program for the project and then will begin plans for this work. 
• Additional updates will be provided as work progresses.

Elma Logan and Wallace Arena Lighting

Project Details

• Retrofitting the T8 & T12 fluorescent fixtures to LED. The new LED fixtures provide a brighter play surface and are energy efficient.

• The lighting project at the Elma Logan Recreation Complex will be complete the week of July 5th. The Wallace Arena will be next to receive the upgrade.

• For comparison purposes, the image below depicts the new lighting on the left-hand side of the Elma Logan arena floor.

Removal of the Memorial Dam in Listowel

The Memorial Dam Removal project is almost complete. The dam has been removed. The silt fence will remain until October and the snow fence will remain until grass seed has taken. Once the water recedes in the fall the final rebar will be removed. 

During construction the pedestrian bridge will be closed to the public daily from 7am to 6pm.  Access to the site is restricted to authorized personnel.

Project Details

• Project began construction in 2017; awarded to Wellington Construction
• Project received funding through the Small Communities Fund in the amount of $3,256,146 and from the Canada Water and Wastewater Fund in the amount of $639,153. Total contract expenditure is approximately $14,205,000
Project included the following:
• New forcemain
• Highway 23 Pump Station Upgrades
• Headworks building
• Grit and Grease removal system
• Automatic Bar Screen
• Transformer replacement
• Emergency power generator
• UV disinfection system replacement
• Biosolids digester replacement
• Administration building expansion for electrical, digester blowers, and digester pumps
• Substantial completion of the project was achieved in February of 2020

Photos

Headworks Building

Grit and Grease Removal System

Automatic Bar Screen

Transformer Replacement

Emergency Power Generator

UV System

Biosolids Digester

Administration Building Addition

Driveway Entrance

Project Details

• Construction commenced in December 2019; the Centre is now complete and operational.
• A small lounge/WiFi bar area with seating will be included in the extended ELRC lobby to provide a hang-out space for youth, seniors and other groups

Photos

View this presentation for a collection of project progress photos.