Posted April 23, 2026: The construction project is currently being advertised to interested bidders. Work is expected to be awarded to the successful contractor and work initiated by June 1, 2026, with an anticipated completed date by October 31, 2026, subject to change. A notice of upcoming construction is being hand-delivered to nearby properties.
Eighth Street Reconstruction Project
Project Status: Construction Upcoming
Expected Completion: Fall 2026
Contractor: CM Drain
Eighth Street between Yonge Street and Hugel Avenue will undergo a full reconstruction in the summer of 2026. The project includes:
- Replacement of existing sanitary sewer and watermain, including services to property line
- Drainage improvements and storm sewer upgrades
- Full road reconstruction, including new curb, sidewalks, granulars and asphalt as required
- Reinstatement of all disturbed areas to previous or better condition, including sections of driveways or boulevard affected by construction
- Install new active transportation facilities
Full reconstruction work is done to replace aging infrastructure and allow the Town to maintain the level of service necessary for drinking water, sewage and stormwater management, as well as roadway conditions.
Project Updates
Posted June 18, 2026:
Construction activity is scheduled to begin in mid-August and be completed by the end of October. Nearby properties have received two notices so far, and will be receiving a construction notice a few weeks prior to work starting.
Project Timeline
Future dates are subject to change.
Spring – Winter 2025: Design
Detailed design of the new infrastructure and roadway, including site investigations (topographic survey, subsurface utility exploration and mapping, and a geotechnical investigation of the existing soils). See Notice of Design Phase Commencement that was hand-delivered to nearby properties.
April – May 2026: Tender
Project out for tender for contractors to bid.
August – October 2026: Construction
Construction is expected to begin in August. Updates will be posted on this webpage.
Site Location