We are planning significant infrastructure improvements on Walton Street to fix aging infrastructure and improve accessibility and design. This page provides information about the project background and time lines as well as the community engagement process as the project progresses.
Background
In 2020, the Municipality of Port Hope engaged CIMA+ to complete the design of infrastructure improvements on Walton Street from Mill Street West to Church Street. The project will address important underground infrastructure improvements to aging watermains and sanitary sewers as well as undersized storm sewers. The need to replace underground infrastructure, while challenging, will create opportunities for roadway reconstruction and streetscape improvements to be integrated into the project.
Ariel view of Walton Street in the Municipality of Port Hope
Project timelines
In August 2021, Council directed staff to continue with the preliminary design and public input received to date for the portion of Walton Street from Church Street to Pine Street in the fall/winter of 2021/2022 with construction to begin in 2022. Council further directed staff to commence additional public and stakeholder engagement prior to moving forward with detailed design for Walton Street from Pine Street to Mill Street. With this Council direction, staff separated the project into two phases:
Phase 1 (Church Street to Pine Street)
Phase 1 of the reconstruction is now complete. The final lift of asphalt is anticipated to be installed in spring of 2023.
Phase 2 (Pine Street to Mill Street)
A Special Meeting of the Works and Engineering Committee was held virtually on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. In the meeting, Members of Council reviewed and considered proposed designs for Phase 2 of the Walton Street Reconstruction project (Pine St. to Mill Street). At the July 5 Council Meeting, Council approved their preferred design.
Public Consultation
A variety of stakeholder and public engagement has taken place with Municipality of Port Hope. See below chart for details:
Consultation
Date
Heritage Business Improvement Area / Chamber of Commerce
November 24, 2020
Tree Advisory Committee
December 10, 2020
Accessibility Advisory Committee
December 10, 2020
Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
December 16, 2020
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee
January 18, 2021
Public Information Centre (PIC) - view in 'Videos' tab
April 22, 2021
Public Feedback Form
April 22 - June 11, 2021
Public Feedback Form 2.0
September 15 - October 22, 2021
Special Meeting of the Works and Engineering Committee re: Phase 2 - view in 'Videos' tab
June 22, 2022
If you are interested, please visit the links on the right panel for above meeting agendas, minutes and recordings.
We are planning significant infrastructure improvements on Walton Street to fix aging infrastructure and improve accessibility and design. This page provides information about the project background and time lines as well as the community engagement process as the project progresses.
Background
In 2020, the Municipality of Port Hope engaged CIMA+ to complete the design of infrastructure improvements on Walton Street from Mill Street West to Church Street. The project will address important underground infrastructure improvements to aging watermains and sanitary sewers as well as undersized storm sewers. The need to replace underground infrastructure, while challenging, will create opportunities for roadway reconstruction and streetscape improvements to be integrated into the project.
Ariel view of Walton Street in the Municipality of Port Hope
Project timelines
In August 2021, Council directed staff to continue with the preliminary design and public input received to date for the portion of Walton Street from Church Street to Pine Street in the fall/winter of 2021/2022 with construction to begin in 2022. Council further directed staff to commence additional public and stakeholder engagement prior to moving forward with detailed design for Walton Street from Pine Street to Mill Street. With this Council direction, staff separated the project into two phases:
Phase 1 (Church Street to Pine Street)
Phase 1 of the reconstruction is now complete. The final lift of asphalt is anticipated to be installed in spring of 2023.
Phase 2 (Pine Street to Mill Street)
A Special Meeting of the Works and Engineering Committee was held virtually on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. In the meeting, Members of Council reviewed and considered proposed designs for Phase 2 of the Walton Street Reconstruction project (Pine St. to Mill Street). At the July 5 Council Meeting, Council approved their preferred design.
Public Consultation
A variety of stakeholder and public engagement has taken place with Municipality of Port Hope. See below chart for details:
Consultation
Date
Heritage Business Improvement Area / Chamber of Commerce
November 24, 2020
Tree Advisory Committee
December 10, 2020
Accessibility Advisory Committee
December 10, 2020
Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
December 16, 2020
Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee
January 18, 2021
Public Information Centre (PIC) - view in 'Videos' tab
April 22, 2021
Public Feedback Form
April 22 - June 11, 2021
Public Feedback Form 2.0
September 15 - October 22, 2021
Special Meeting of the Works and Engineering Committee re: Phase 2 - view in 'Videos' tab
June 22, 2022
If you are interested, please visit the links on the right panel for above meeting agendas, minutes and recordings.
Walton Street Reconstruction has finished this stage
The date and time of the Public Information Centre has been posted and information about the project to date is available.
Open
Walton Street Reconstruction has finished this stage
Municipal staff and staff from CIMA made a public presentation about the initial design concepts and plans. The presentation materials are available in the document library. Review the presentation slides and provide your comments and feedback in the comment form on the project page.
Design development
Walton Street Reconstruction is currently at this stage
Contributions to the consultation process will be considered by the project team and integrated into the final design where possible.
Final design
this is an upcoming stage for Walton Street Reconstruction
The final design will be used to develop a bid package for contractors and the project will move to construction in phases, pending budget approval.
Videos
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April 22, 2021 - Public Information Centre
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June 22, 2022 - Special Council Meeting