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What is the Mount Albert
Downtown Revitalization Project?

 Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization is a collaborative and comprehensive project that aims to revitalize the downtown Mount Albert/Centre Street area through infrastructure improvements. The project area includes Main Street, Bank Street, and Centre Street, extending from just south of Main Street to just north of Mill Street Park, as shown in the image below.
The Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization Project will improve the economic, physical and social well-being of the local community. 

The Revitalization Project will include:

  • Road resurfacing and full road reconstruction 
  • Storm sewer/road drainage improvements 
  • Replace/upgrades to sidewalks to fill in missing links, improve connectivity and accessibility  
  • Replace/upgrade/relocation of overhead hydro poles to eliminate conflicts with sidewalks 
  • Public realm improvements including decorative streetlighting, street scape, amenities, etc. 
  • Formal lay-by parking and parallel parking  

 Contact us  View the drawings 

Public Consultation

We thank everyone who completed the survey, attended an information session, or shared input. You can continue to provide your comments and ask questions by emailing the project team. 

Survey
The Project initiation survey is now closed. The survey was open from May 27 to August 2, 2022, and received 189 responses. 
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The Project initiation survey is now closed. The survey was open from May 27 to August 2, 2022 and we have received 189 responses. We thank everyone who took time to complete the survey and share input!

People looking at project boards        Mt. Albert Sports Day booth  

The first round of engagement for the Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization Project included a drop-in Open House on June 15, 2022, at the Mount Albert Community Centre from 4 to 8 p.m. A range of informative and interactive boards were displayed to share information and collect feedback from the community.

View the Open House Materials 
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The second round of engagement for the Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization Project included a drop-in Open House on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Albert Community Centre (53 Main Street, Mount Albert). A range of informative and interactive boards were displayed to share information and collect feedback from the community.

View the Open House Roll Plans   View the Open House Poster Boards  

Resources

Business Support

Business owners in the project area can access dedicated one-on-one support throughout the revitalization period at no cost to their business. A Shop Local – Mount Albert page, including a local business directory, is available here: EG Loves Local. If you’re interested in exploring mentorship opportunities, business resources, or other supports, please email the Economic Development team at ecdev@eastgwillimbury.ca. Stay up to date on revitalization efforts, local business opportunities, and upcoming support services by subscribing to the Advantage EG eNewsletter, distributed biweekly. Sign up here: Advantage EG Newsletter 

 
Project Background
The Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization Strategy and Community Improvement Plan was approved in August 2014. The Plan articulated a vision for downtown Mount Albert and established a strategy for revitalization and economic development. The vision focused on providing:    
  • A destination for residents and visitors characterized by an attractive mix of business, services, amenities, and vibrant public spaces that support economic activity and community participation 
  • A place to provide services to the residents or Mount Albert and beyond 
  • A central gathering place for the community 
  • An excellent mix of businesses and services that supports the needs of the community 
Project Drawings
View the drawings here.
Strategic Plans, Reports, Presentations, and Notices
Funding
This project has been co-funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). This is a Federal program (managed by the Province) designed to create long-term economic growth, build inclusive, sustainable and resilient communities and support a low-carbon economy. The total eligible project costs are approximately $2.7 million, which will be covered by the Provincial/Federal grant. The Town will contribute approximately $454,000.
 Project Updates and Next Steps
Mount Albert Revitalization Timeline
You will be informed about the status of the project through regular updates on this website; for example, utility relocations, construction scheduling and potential construction impacts. Come back to this website often for the latest news!
  
2024 Completed Activities
  • All-way stop installation at Centre Street & Main Street. 
  • Pedestrian Crossover upgrade at Centre Street & Mill Street. 
  • Utility investigations and utility relocation designs by Others (Hydro One, Rogers & Bell). 
  • 2024 Utility relocation construction along Centre Street (Phase 1).
Week of May 26, 2025
  • Bank Street utility relocation survey layouts completed.
Week of June 2, 2025
  • 1:1 Business Consultations were completed in May/ June to discuss economic development support, business operations and ways to mitigate construction impacts to businesses. 
  • The roadworks and landscaping construction contract documents have been tendered for contractor bidding. 
Week of June 9, 2025
  • Public communications issued.
Week of June 16, 2025
  • Utility relocation construction has commenced and will continue from mid-June 2025 until Q3 2025.
  • Utility relocation construction has commenced along Bank Street, the project team has been in coordination with adjacent property owners. 
  • Underground service conduit has been installed by the contractor on private property (Bank St).
Week of June 23, 2025
  • Layouts on-site for proposed hydro pole locations (Centre St and Main St).
Week of June 30, 2025
  • Layouts on-site for proposed hydro pole locations (Centre St and Main St).
Week of July 7, 2025
  • Hydro One's contractor, Kawartha Utility Services (KUS), are mobilizing to the project area.
  • Locations include Alice Street/ Mount Albert Road, Mill Street and Main Street.
  • Upgrades to existing hydro utilities.
  • Excavation and Hydro-Vac works.
Week of July 14, 2025
  • Continued layouts on-site for proposed hydro pole locations (Centre St and Main St).
  • Relocating existing trash receptacles to accommodate Hydro One work on Centre Street.
Week of July 21, 2025
  • Hydro One's contractor, Kawartha Utility Services (KUS), are starting construction on hydro poles, beginning with work along Centre Street and Main Street.

Week of July 28, 2025
  • Hydro One's contractor, Kawartha Utility Services (KUS), will continue with construction on hydro poles along Centre Street and Main Street.
  • Hydro One or it’s contractor may contact you to arrange an outage to allow for the transfer of your service to the new utility lines.
  • Civil construction contract awarded.

Week of August 4, 2025
  • No works are scheduled for this week.

Week of August 11, 2025
  • Hydro One and their contractor, Kawartha Utility Services, will continue with the installation of new poles along Centre Street.
  • In order to ensure Hydro One has full access to all work locations, we respectfully request that no vehicles be parked along Centre Street during this time. We appreciate your understanding.
  • Hydro One or it’s contractor may contact you to arrange an outage to allow for the transfer of your service to the new utility lines.

Week of August 18, 2025
  • Hydro One and their contractor continue with the conversion of overhead utilities to underground on Bank St. Please note that the road is open to Local Traffic only.
  • Hydro One or it’s contractor may contact you to arrange an outage to allow for the transfer of your service to the new utility lines.
  • Crews and service providers continue to transfer lines to the new poles on Main St. and Centre St.

Week of August 25, 2025
  • Hydro One and their contractor continue with the conversion of overhead utilities to underground on Bank St. Please note that the road is open to Local Traffic only.
  • Hydro One or it’s contractor may contact you to arrange an outage to allow for the transfer of your service to the new utility lines.
  • Crews and service providers continue to transfer lines to the new poles on Main St. and Centre St.
Week of September 1, 2025
  • Pre-construction survey inspections underway by GPM Environmental.
  • With Hydro One installations complete, utility coordination is underway with Rogers and Bell. 
Week of September 8, 2025
  • Pre-construction survey inspections underway by GPM Environmental.
  • Utility coordination is underway with Rogers and Bell. 
Week of September 15, 2025
  • Pre-construction survey inspections underway by GPM Environmental.
  • Utility coordination is underway with Rogers and Bell. 
Week of September 22, 2025
  • The Revitalization construction contractor (Primrose) will begin mobilizing to the area later this week.
  • Initial activities through the contractor will begin on Main Street and include construction surveys/layouts, traffic control measures, vacuum excavations, silt fencing and tree protection zones.
  • The Town parking lot on the north side of Main Street, 75m west of Centre Street will be temporarily closed to the public as of Wednesday Sept 24, 2025 until Fall 2026. This parking lot will be used by the contractor for their trailer, equipment and materials. Users of the parking lot may choose to park at alternate Town parking lots including the Mount Albert Community Centre or Vivian Creek Park.
Week of September 29, 2025
  • The contractor is continuing to install tree protection zones, signage, surveys/layouts and traffic control measures along Main Street.
  • Minor tree trimming and grubbing along Main Street.
  • Later this week, preparation for Main Street road and storm sewer works.
Week of October 6, 2025
  • The contractor is continuing to complete surveys/layouts onsite along Main Street.
  • Removal limits for curb, road and sidewalks will be painted out along Main Street.
  • Main Street driveway culverts will be inspected.
 Next Steps
  • The Revitalization contractor (Primrose) is mobilizing to the area in late September 2025
  • Primrose will begin the construction activities along Main Street from Centre Street to King Street. The east half of the road is receiving revitalization scope matching the project drawings, the west half of the road is receiving a road rehabilitation matching the existing configuration, including upgraded sidewalk ramps at intersections.
  • Following the completion of Main Street, the contractor is expecting to begin and start revitalization scope on Bank Street later this fall, pending weather conditions.
  • Join us for the Mount Albert Downtown Revitalization project Community BBQ hosted by the Revitalization contractor, Primrose Contracting Inc. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Albert Community Centre Picnic Shelter (53 Main Street, Mount Albert). Complimentary food will be provided. Join us to meet the project team who will be on hand to discuss the project and answer questions.