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Road Reconstruction
The menu below provides information on specific projects. Public Consultation will take place through a series of Virtual meetings, with dates to be determined on a project by project basis. As the dates are know, they and the presentation materials will be posted on this website. Property owners in the vicinity of the projects will be mailed a notification as well. Questions can be directed to Ruhul Amin, Manager of Engineering.
Live Staking on North Shore Road
The Town is using several stabilization techniques to protect the shoreline from erosion along North Shore Road. To read more about the project, click HERE.
2022 Design Projects
Bruce Road 25 - Storm Outlet Design |
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Adelaide Street (Lambert Ln. to Huron St.) |
Rationale:Street was identified in the 10-year plan to be reconstructed in 2022 Considerations:Design by Consultant Street Type to be reviewed against Transportation Master Plan Sidewalk to be included Construction dependent on 2022 Budget Total Cost:$51,667 Funding Source:Taxation |
Knechtel Lane (Victoria St. to Morpeth St.) |
Rationale:Street was identified in the 10-year plan to be reconstructed in 2022 Considerations:Design by Consultant Street Type to be reviewed against Transportation Master Plan Sidewalk to be included Construction dependent on 2022 Budget Total Cost:$4,118 Funding Source:Taxation |
North Shore Road and Trail |
Rationale:Repair Road and Trail damage from high lake levels Considerations:Cost estimate to be reviewed with design by consultant. Funding opportunity ICIF Covid Response stream Project may be constructed in phases up to the $3,500,000.00 estimated total cost. Staff to investigate Climate Change Funding through FCM Total Cost:$923,689 Funding Source:$345,064 – Taxation $354,936 – OCIF Formula Funding $223,689 - Grants |
Victoria Street (Spence St. to Morpeth St.) |
Rationale:Street was identified in the 10-year plan to be reconstructed in 2022 Considerations:Design by Consultant Street Type to be reviewed against Transportation Master Plan Sidewalk to be included Construction dependent on 2022 Budget Total Cost:$50,170 Funding Source:Taxation |
2021 Construction Projects
Beach Road |
Rationale:The watermain is in poor condition and requires replacement. The road will be brought up to urban standards including the storm sewer and sidewalk. This is a carry over from a 2019 project, with expanded scope as a result of Council request to include second section, the preliminary design and updated cost estimate (dewatering). View the Public Meeting Presentation. View the YouTube video of the Public Meeting. Considerations:Pedestrian access to the beach, and integration with the Tourist Camp and Lake Street parking lot to be considered. Total Cost:$495,000 Funding Source:$75,870 – Taxation $248,414 – OCIF Formula Funding $170,716 – Gas Tax ($894,263 – Carry over from 2020 budget) |
Bricker Street (Green St. to Mill Street) |
Rationale:The sanitary sewer is in very poor condition and requires replacement as identified in the sewer condition video work. Considerations:Reuse of curbs Asphalt recycling Minor restoration work as necessary Total Cost:$2,698,411 Funding Source:$6,295 Water Reserves $262,813 Wastewater Reserves |
Bruce Road 25 Phase 3 |
Rationale:Town’s portion of the infrastructure through cost sharing with the County and Developer contributions. Upgrading the road to meet the outcomes of the Master Plan and to facilitate development of lands through the installation of a storm sewer and outlet. Considerations:Spring and Summer 2021 Construction Detour Routes proposed on Ridge Street, Bruce Street and Concession 4. Storm and sanitary sewers and watermain to accommodate future development Total Cost:$2,698,411.00 Funding Source:$89,288 – Water Reserves $94,444 – Wastewater Reserves $2,514,679 – Development Charges Reserve |
Davey Drive (Bricker St. to Wellington St.) |
Rationale:The watermain is in poor condition and requires replacement. The road will be brought up to urban standards including the storm sewer. Considerations:Carry over project from 2019 for repairs to service connections, delayed for two years to meet the capital program reduced total costs and disruption to area residents. New sidewalk will link Bricker Street, Wellington Street and Davey Park. Total Cost:$874,186 Funding Source:$32,898 – Taxation $462,995 – Water Reserves $3,777 – Wastewater Reserves $245,260 – OCIF Formula Funding $129,257 – Gas Tax |
Doll Side Road (Paved Shoulders) |
Rationale:The 2021 Asphalt Resurfacing program includes work to be completed on Doll Sideroad, from Concession 14 south for +/- 900m. The work to be completed includes the pulverization of the existing asphalt roadway, regrading, addition to the gravel base, new asphalt roadway as well as paved shoulders on both sides of
the road.
Considerations:Roads will be resurfaced based on:
Total Cost:$150,000 Funding Source:$100,00 Gas Tax
$50,000 Taxation
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Green Street Traffic Signals |
Rationale:Replace obsolete equipment and upgrade to new AODA requirements Considerations:Link communication with Gustavus Street Add detection sensors for left turn movements Adherence to approved PHM with MTO Construction Timing Total Cost:$43,800 Funding Source:Taxation |
Grenville Street (High St. to Lansdowne St.) |
Rationale:Grenville Street upgrades to coordinate with timing of residential development. Considerations:Town costs is the amount for sanitary sewers for benefit to existing. The Developer will be responsible to bring the road up to Town Standards. Future developments to the east Total Cost:$100,000 Funding Source:$85,000 – Development Charges $15,000 – Wastewater reserves |
Gustavus Street Traffic Signals |
Rationale:Replace obsolete equipment and upgrade to new AODA requirements Considerations:Link communication with Green Street Add detection sensors for left turn movements Adherence to approved PHM with MTO Construction timing Total Cost:$43,800 Funding Source:Taxation |
Ivings Drive/Goderich Street Intersection Improvements |
Rationale:Warrant Analysis indicates a Left Turn lane is needed Considerations:Warrant Analysis indicates a Left Turn lane is needed Recommended in Transportation Master Plan Has 90% Funding from the Ministry of Transportation Construction timing and traffic using detour from Bruce Road 25 construction Total Cost:$492,212 Funding Source:$49,221 – Taxation $442,991 – Connecting Link Grant |
Lake Ridge Drive Traffic Signals |
Rationale:Replace obsolete equipment and upgrade to new AODA requirements Considerations:Construction timing and coordination with Ivings Drive and Bruce Road 25 construction projects Total Cost:$19,500 Funding Source:Taxation |
Linden Court Drainage Pit |
Rationale:Regular occurrence of surface ponding with significant depth after rainfall events Considerations:Size of catchment area Location of infrastructure Additional fees to cover market conditions Total Cost:$17,355 Funding Source:$17,355 – Taxation ($95,000 – Carry over from 2020 budget) |
McEwing Bridge Replacement |
Rationale:The bridge was deemed unsafe and required closure. Considerations:Municipal Class EA Schedule B process was completed Funding from the Provincial and Federal governments was received for 80% of the costs Funds were put into the Bridge Reserve that cover the Town’s 20%. Total Cost:$2,500,000.00 Funding Source:$1,981,194 – Grants $518,806 – Bridge Reserve |
Railway Street Culvert Extension |
Rationale:This project was designed in 2020 and tendered with Connecting Link Funding but came too far over budget to proceed. Considerations:Staff have applied for funding again at a higher value, hoping to receive funding again for 2021. Construction would be in the fall, to honour fishery window timing. A new SVCA permit is required. Summer traffic Total Cost:$517,500 Funding Source:$51,750 - Taxation $465,750 - Grants |
Saugeen River Bridge Repairs |
Rationale:Results from the underwater inspection identified that scour has caused risk of damage to piers and the proposal is to protect piers with armour stone fill material. Considerations:Budget Construction timing Total Cost:$92,730 Funding Source:$35,278 – Taxation $57,452 – Bridge Reserve |
Sideroad 28/29 Repaving |
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Sidewalk Construction (Maple Drive and Arlington Street) |
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Road Occupancy Permits
A road occupancy permit is required to occupy or close to a municipal road, sidewalk or boulevard to conduct work or other activities. You cannot block any portion of a town right-of-way without a permit. Contractors, homeowners and others who are planning any activity (such as, but not limited to construction, landscaping etc.) must apply for a road occupancy permit. Town of Saugeen Shores may issue fines or an order to stop work.
Application Process:
- Download and complete the road occupancy permit application
- Obtain a certificate of insurance as indicated in the application form and MUST be submitted with application
- Submit complete application at least five days prior to the project start date
- Forms can be submitted by e-mail to building@saugeenshores.ca
- Payment for the road occupancy permit fee of $155.16 can be made by cash or debit in the office, cheque using the after hours drop box or arrangements can be made via phone.