Road Construction and Capital Engineering Projects

Mount Albert Storm Outfalls, Retaining Wall and Trail Design

Project Background:

This storm outfall and retaining wall project is in the community of Mount Albert, adjacent to Vivian Creek Park. There are four storm outfalls and one span of retaining wall in need of repair. Town staff have investigated and continue to monitor the condition of the outfalls, although they require repair, the current state is stable and interim holding repairs will be completed (if necessary) until construction takes place. Similarly, the slope behind 13 and 15 Valley Mills Road was also inspected, monitored, and deemed stable. 

Vivian Creek Trail Feedback 

Thank you to everyone who completed the Vivian Creek Trail Closure survey. Your thoughts and feedback have been incorporated into a staff memo for Council. The memo was presented to Committee of the Whole on July 25, 2023, to view the Agenda, please visit the Council meeting portal.

 Storm Outfall Locations:

• 66 Alice Street (rear-lot)
• 68 and 70 Alice Street (rear-lot)
• Behind 15 and 17 Valley Mills Road (Two Storm Outfalls) 

Retaining Wall Location:

• Behind 13 and 15 Valley Mills Road 

The map below outlines the retaining wall and storm outfall locations. This project has several complex
factors that are being considered as part of the repairs, including slope stability, erosion, construction access, environmental and trail impacts. With the help of preliminary input received by external construction and engineering professionals, Town staff have awarded the design contract to Aquafor Beech. 

Next Steps:

• Continue to monitor the retaining wall and outfall locations. 
• Complete interim repairs, if required until the construction can be completed. 
• Design preparation is currently underway, and continued public engagement is expected in early 2025.

Project Notices:

• July 2024 Notice
• February 2022 Notice

Council Reports and Memos:

• March 22, 2022 - Council Report (link)
  
• July 25, 2023 - Council Memo (link)
• June 4, 2024 - Council Report (link)

Asphalt Resurfacing & Reconstruction

Construction is underway, the following work is scheduled for summer/fall 2024:

• Summerhill Road (Stonehill Blvd. to Colony Trail Blvd.)
• Howard Avenue (Morton Ave. to William St.)

The following locations have been rescheduled for 2025:

• Holborn Road (Woodbine Ave. to approx. 450m east)
• Herald Road (Highway 48 to Ninth Line)

Road Reconstruction Design

The following locations have detailed designs that are underway:

• Rogers Road (2nd Concession Road to East End)
• Queensville Sideroad and Centre Street Intersection (Preliminary Design)

A public information centre (PIC) was held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Project maps and PIC presentation materials are below for your reference: 

• Rogers Road Project map 
• Queensville Sideroad and Centre Street Project map 
• PIC Presentation

Questions? If you have feedback or questions for the project team, please contact them by email.

Bridge Rehabilitation - Design and Construction

Design

The following locations have detailed designs that are complete:

• East Townline Bridge 113 (approx. 650m south of Holborn Rd.)
• East Townline Bridge 114 (approx. 700m north of Holborn Rd.)

The following locations have detailed designs that are underway:

• Queensville Sideroad Bridge 110 (approx. 100m east of Highway 48)
• Queensville Sideroad Bridge 109 (approx. 700m west of McCowan Rd.) 
• Doane Road Bridge 108 (approx. 300m east of Kennedy Rd.)

Construction

The following locations have construction and utility relocations that are underway:

• East Townline Bridge 113 (approx. 650m south of Holborn Rd.)
• East Townline Bridge 114 (approx. 700m north of Holborn Rd.)
• Both bridges have utility relocation construction commencing in fall 2024.
• Both bridges replacement construction will commence in early 2025, project duration is expected to take approximately 12 months.

Micro-Surfacing

We’re ensuring East Gwillimbury roads remain safe and ready. Micro-surfacing construction work will be completed at the below locations during the summer, weather permitting. As part of this road work, curb and sidewalk repairs are also scheduled to take place. 

Queensville:

• Balmoral Heights (Leslie St - End)
• Fieldstone Ln (Balmoral Hts - Balmoral Hts)
• Testa Street (Leslie St - Balmoral Hts)

Holland Landing:

• Christopher Street (School St - North St)
• Church Street (Peter St- Mount Albert Rd)
• East Street (North St - End, School St - Church St)
• Hill Street (North St - End, School St - Mount Albert Rd)
• Kitching Drive (Peter St - East St)
• Newmarket Street (Mount Albert Rd - End)
• Peter Street  (North St - End, School St - Church St)

Mount Albert:

• Stokes Road (Valley Mills Rd - End)
• Royal Oak Road (Mount Albert Rd - End)
• Valley Mills Road (Royal Oak Rd - End)

Sharon:

• David Willson Trail (Leslie St - Larkfield Cres)
• Sharon Creek Drive (Whitebirch Ln - David Willson Trail)
• Whitebirch Lane (Sharon Creek Dr - 265m West)
• Willow Wood Pl (David Willson Trail)

Community Updates

Queensville - Microsurfacing scheduled for late September/ early October.

Holland Landing - Microsurfacing scheduled for late September/ early October.

Mount Albert - Microsurfacing completed, pending road sweeping and stop bar painting.

Sharon - Microsurfacing 80% completed, pending road sweeping and stop bar painting.

What is micro-surfacing? 

It is a versatile and efficient solution for maintaining and improving road quality, ensuring a smooth and durable surface for drivers. Micro-surfacing extends the life of the road surface, saves future construction costs, and has less impact on the environment than other road treatment options.

Residents may experience temporary road and lane closures during work and are asked to limit parking on the above roads to assist crews. Residents may initially experience road roughness and loose fine stones prior to road sweeping. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete this important road work.  

• Notice

New Sidewalk Construction

• Highway 48 (Princess St. to Foodland)

Construction contract preparation underway, construction expected late 2024/ early summer 2025.

New Sidewalk Design

The following locations currently have designs underway:

• Highway 48 (Princess St. to Foodland)(Q-20-06)
• Design completed and Ministry of Transportation (MTO) approval obtained.

• Mount Albert Road (Tyson Drive walkway to Grist Mill Rd)(P-18-02)
• Queensville Sideroad (Holland River bridge to Yonge St)(P-18-02)
  • Both locations are at 90% design completion. 

• Mount Albert Road (Conn Drive to EG Sports Complex, North Side Only)(Q-22-02)
  • This location is at 95% design completion.
  • A public information centre (PIC) was held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Project maps and PIC presentation materials are below for your reference: 
    
    • Project map 
    • PIC Presentation

    Questions? If you have feedback or questions for the project team, please contact them by email.

Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs (Sidewalks & Curbs)

Various locations throughout Town, identified through annual inspections.

• 2024 repair locations are underway across Town. 

Streetlight Pole Rehabilitation 

Steel streetlight poles identified for repair and replacement through inspections completed in 2023/ 2024.

• Repairs and replacements expected in 2025. 

Master Plans

• Water & Wastewater Master Plan
• Stormwater Master Plan
• Transportation Master Plan

Downtown Mount Albert Revitalization

•  Downtown Mount Albert Revitalization

Yonge Street Revitalization

• Yonge Street Revitalization

New Multi-Use Path and Lighting 

The following limits have a completed detailed design:

• Yonge Street (400m North of Green Lane to Morning Sideroad) 
• Highway 11 (Morning Sideroad to Bathurst Street)

The following are approved construction limits:

• Phase 1 - Yonge Street (400m north of Green Lane to Morning Sideroad)
  • Construction is underway.
• Phase 2 - Hwy 11 (Morning Sideroad to Dogwood Boulevard/ Sherwood Glen)
  • Construction is expected to commence in 2025.

Council Memos and Reports

• January 18, 2022 - Council Report
• May 16, 2023 - Council Memo

Public Information Centre (PIC)

Thank you to everyone who attended the joint PIC on June 28, 2023 at the Holland Landing Community Centre. Proposed project layouts are below for your reference: 

• Drawing Layout 1 

• Drawing Layout 2 

• Proposed Layout 3

Questions? If you have feedback or questions for the project team, please contact them by email.

Water Rehabilitation Program

A Sharon watermain replacement detailed design is underway for the following locations:

• Mount Albert Road (Charles Street to 75m east of William Street)
• Charles Street (Mount Albert Road to Jennifer Crescent)
• Howard Avenue (Mount Albert Road to Morton Avenue)
• William Street (Mount Albert Road to Morton Avenue)
• Morton Avenue (Charles Street to east end)

A new watermain design of a secondary watermain connection for the West Holland Landing community (west of Holland Landing Road).

• Design contract preparation is underway.

nstallation of new fire hydrants at strategic locations:

• Mount Albert Road (from Holland River Blvd. to 2nd Concession Rd.)
• Dogwood Boulevard (from Highway 11 to Tesla Cres.)
• King Street (from Shannon Rd. to Robert Hunter Cres.)