Capital Projects

The City is undertaking the detailed design for the reconstruction of Bedford Park Avenue from Yonge Street to Pugsley Avenue. The scope of work may include removal of roadside ditches and driveway culverts, new asphalt pavement, new storm sewer, new curb and gutter, new sidewalk, watermain replacement and streetlight improvements.

The road design and field investigations will commence in Spring/Summer 2022. The construction is planned for 2023, subject to the future budget approval.

For more information, email Project Manager, Kasia Piskorz or call her at 905-747-6416.

The City is undertaking the detailed design for the Reconstruction Improvement of Bethesda Sideroad between Anchusa Drive and Highway 404. The scope of work includes reconstruction of the existing gravel road to paved rural standards with asphalt pavement, curbs, gutters, multi-use path, storm sewers, ditches, drainage improvements, and streetlight improvements. The road design and field investigations are on-going.

Phase #1 Construction (between Anchusa Dr. to 50 metres west of Leslie St. Intersection) has been budget approved and will be constructed starting August 2022 to Mid-Summer 2023.

Subject to the budget approval, Phase #2 Construction (between 50 metres west of Leslie St. Intersection to Highway 404) is expected to start Summer 2023.

For more information, email Project Manager, Kyle Paterson or call him at 905-747-6341.

The City is undertaking the detailed design for the reconstruction of (1) Blackforest Drive from Yonge Street to north of Greyfriars Avenue, (2) Acorn Road from Blackforest Drive to the south limit, and (3) Rosegarden Crescent from Blackforest Drive to Blackforest Drive. The scope of work may include reconstruction of the road to urban standards with new asphalt pavement, curbs and gutters, sidewalk, storm sewer, watermain replacement, and streetlight improvements.

The road design and field investigations are on-going. The construction is planned for 2023/2024, subject to the future budget approval.

For more information, email Project Manager, Anita Wong or call her at 905-771-5461.

The watermain on Major Mackenzie Drive West will be replaced between Headdon Gate Road and Yonge Street. The proposed works includes installation of watermain via open cut and horizontal direction drilling and restorations. Also included is work on Bathurst Street, Elston Court and Don Head Village Boulevard. Construction commenced in June 2021 and is anticipated to be completed by Summer 2022.

For more information, email Project Manager, Kasia Piskorz or call at 905-747-6416.

Stormwater Management Facility (SWMF) 8-3 - Mitchell Pond is proposed to be rehabilitated which involves removal of the pond sediments, re-grading of the pond, repairs of the inlet and outlet structures, reconstruction of the maintenance access road/public trail and improvement to the site landscape.

The construction started in September 2021 and is anticipated to be completed by mid August 2022, weather permitting.

For more information, email Project Manager, Anita Wong or call her at 905-771-5461.

Powell Street and Wright Street from Mill Street to Hall Street was reconstructed to urban standards with new asphalt pavement, curbs, gutters and storm sewers. The existing sidewalk was reconstructed and extended. The existing road illumination was also upgraded. In addition to the road improvements, the existing watermain was entirely replaced and sections of the existing sanitary sewers were replaced due to age and condition. The length of the road reconstruction is approximately 345 metres. 

The construction started in April 2021 and was substantially completed in November 2021. The final asphalt paving works will start in mid June 2022 and are anticipated to be completed by early July 2022, weather permitting.

For more information, email Project Manager, Anita Wong or call her at 905-771-5461.

The City is undertaking the detailed design for the Reconstruction of Rosemary Avenue from North Lake Road to the south limit. The scope of work may include reconstruction of the road to urban standards with new asphalt pavement, curbs, gutters, driveway culvert replacement, watermain replacement, and streetlight improvements.

The road design and field investigations are on-going. The construction is planned for 2023, subject to the future budget approval.

For more information, email Project Manager, Anita Wong or call her at 905-771-5461.

The City is installing sidewalk linkages throughout Richmond Hill to enhance pedestrian connections. The locations of new sidewalk are at Mill Street from Pine Trees Court to Sugar Maple Lane,  Debonair Street from Naughton Drive to Canyon Hill Avenue, Dovetail Drive to Old Colony Road/Bayview Avenue intersection, and Motley Court to 19th Avenue. The locations for new sidewalk street crossing improvements are at the Beresford Drive/Baffin Court intersections, Baif Boulevard/Hillcrest Gate intersection,  

The construction is expected to start at the end of May 2022 and is expected to be substantially complete by end of July 2022.

For more information, email Project Manager, Kyle Paterson or call him at 905-747-6341.

Oak Ridges Community Centre Exterior Wall Repair

The City is repairing the exterior walls of the Oak Ridges Community Centre. The work area will be fenced and sectioned off from the public. The community centre will remain open during the repairs and will operate normal scheduled programming.

Construction is underway and will be completed fall 2022, weather permitting.

For more information, email Project Manager, Paul Didzbalis or call him at 905-747-6377.