Progress Update - October 17, 2025

Exciting things are happening in Downtown Paris! Visit the downtown as things take shape.

What’s happening downtown?

This week:

• Hydro service connections began on the east side of Grand River Street North, south of Cobblestone Commons.
• Hydro work will continue at the corner of William Street and Grand River Street North to pull the hydro around the corner to continue service connections.
• Preparation for streetlights continue.
• Planters are being installed on the west side of Grand River Street North and concrete underlay for brick work continues.
• Preparation for curb installation on the east side of Grand River Street North has begun.

Next week:

• Planter and concrete underlay for the brick work will continue.
• The curb will be poured on the east side of Grand River Street North.
• The sidewalk south of Cobblestone Commons on the east side of Grand River Street North will be poured.
• Work will be heavily focused on the area south of Cobblestone Commons.

Delivery of streets lights is expected the week of October 27, 2025.

Shop local

Visit the downtown to shop local, support businesses, and cheer on the contractors as the new downtown takes shape!

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