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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

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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he 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

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 

Strategic Plans, Reports and Presentations
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 & Next Steps
 

The Town would like to thank everyone who attended the public engagement events. They were well attended events and we appreciate those who provided feedback to the Project Team.  

 

The Project Team has worked diligently to progress the design, incorporating modifications where appropriate based on comments received, and extensive coordination with various utility companies have been on going to confirm design details, schedules and logistics required for their successful relocation. 

 

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 impactsCome back to this website often for the latest news! 

 

Completed: 

  • 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).

 

 Next Steps
  • 1:1 Business Consultations are scheduled for late May/early June to discuss economic development supportbusiness operations and ways to mitigate construction impacts to businesses. 

  • Utility relocation construction will continue from mid-June 2025 until Q3 2025. 

  • The next section of utility relocation construction will begin along Bank Street, the project team has been in coordination with adjacent property owners. 

  • The roadworks and landscaping construction contract documents will be tendered throughout June for contractor bidding, with the Council Award Report planned for late July 2025. 

  • Once awarded, further details about the roadworks and landscaping construction phasing will be shared in August 2025. 

  • Roadworks and landscaping construction is expected to span from September 2025 until late 2026.