Public Information Centre (PIC)

Tuesday, October 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Holland Landing Community Centre, 19513 Yonge Street

We want to hear from you, EG!   

The Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization project is underway! Join the Town of East Gwillimbury on Tuesday October 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Holland Landing Community Centre for a Public Information Centre (PIC). 

Stakeholders are invited to review and provide feedback on the preliminary project design concepts, learn more about the project and ask questions. COVID-19 protocols will be in effect, for details on what to expect when visiting a Town facility, please visit the COVID-19 Updates page. 

If you are unable to attend the PIC in-person, presentation material will be posted here following the PIC.

To share feedback with the project team, please complete this survey. 

What is the Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization project?

The Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization is a collaborative project that aims to revitalize the downtown Holland Landing/Yonge Street area through streetscape and infrastructure improvements.  The project area focuses on Yonge Street from Mount Albert Road to Doane Road including portions of intersecting side streets at the main intersection of Bradford Street/Thompson Drive and intersecting local streets throughout the corridor, as shown on the image below.

Map of Yonge Street showing revitalization plans

Project improvements

This project is anticipated to include: 

  • Construction of a multi-use path and road resurfacing
  • Upgrades to sidewalks to fill in missing links, improve connectivity and accessibility 
  • Public realm improvements including decorative streetlighting, streetscape, amenities, etc.
  • Sidewalk connections to adjacent trail network (where applicable)
A portion of this project will also focus on the economic development opportunities of upgrading these areas. Additional projects and funding may be available for local businesses as this aspect develops and the project progresses.
Project timeline
ObjectivesTimingWhat can residents expect?

Stakeholder Engagement and Design Milestones

Acquisition of a Design Consultant

Q3 2021

No construction activity – Request for Proposals (RFP) issued online to acquire a consultant that will undertake the work.

Development of Conceptual Design & Public Consultation

Q3 – Q4 2021 

No construction activity – The Town and consultant will host public consultation opportunities for formal resident feedback, however, feedback is welcome at anytime throughout the process via the town website. Details below.

Topographic Survey and Subsurface Utility Exploration 

Q4 2021 – Q1 2022

Surveying and subsurface utility exploration works along the main corridor. 

Pending budget approval in 2022, below is the proposed timeline for the detailed design phase

Tender & Award Detailed Design Contract

Q1- Q2 2022

Request for Tender (RFT) issued online to acquire a consultant for detailed project design.

Development of Detailed Design & Public Consultation

Q3 – Q4 2022 

No construction activity – The Town and consultant will host public consultation opportunities for formal resident feedback, however, feedback is welcome at anytime throughout the process via the town website. Details below.

Public engagement – get involved

This project will include a robust public consultation process that will consist of a number of techniques to solicit input including Public Information Centres, social media and website/webpage interactions as well as other public facing opportunities including community events where appropraite.

General Questions

Please contact the Town's Customer Service team at 905-478-4282 or by email. 

Design Feedback

Please email: 

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Strategic plans, reports and presentations