Laurel Street Reconstruction

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Consultation has concluded

Thank you for your participation! Laurel Street reconstruction is complete! Thank you for your patience during the construction season.


About the project:

The project will include:

  • New sidewalk on the east side of Laurel Street, connecting Dundas Street West and Lions Park
  • New sanitary sewers through Lions Park to service existing properties on Laurel Street and the planned Nith Peninsula residential development
  • Replacement of existing trunk watermain, local watermain and services
  • New curb and gutter, along with other storm sewer replacements

Properties that are currently privately serviced will receive a new water and/or sanitary service. Connection fees will be determined

Thank you for your participation! Laurel Street reconstruction is complete! Thank you for your patience during the construction season.


About the project:

The project will include:

  • New sidewalk on the east side of Laurel Street, connecting Dundas Street West and Lions Park
  • New sanitary sewers through Lions Park to service existing properties on Laurel Street and the planned Nith Peninsula residential development
  • Replacement of existing trunk watermain, local watermain and services
  • New curb and gutter, along with other storm sewer replacements

Properties that are currently privately serviced will receive a new water and/or sanitary service. Connection fees will be determined based on final construction costs. Further information about new water and sanitary connections will be provided to property owners in 2022.

A per-construction public meeting was held before construction began, allowing property owners to meet with County staff and the contractor to discuss the details of the project and reasonable measures that can be taken to mitigate impacts on day-to-day business.

Road Closure Notice:
Please be advised that Laurel Street will be closed during working hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. There is no detour route. Those accessing Lions Park in Paris (including the Paris Community Pool and Splash Pad) must park in the Downtown Paris Area and access the area via the Mechanic Street footbridge or park at the Penman's Pass Parking Lot and access via the Penman's Pass Bridge and trail. Parking locations can be found below:

Thank you for your patience during this construction season.


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  • Share Will and damage done to paved driveways and any gardens close to the road be put back to how they were? on Facebook Share Will and damage done to paved driveways and any gardens close to the road be put back to how they were? on Twitter Share Will and damage done to paved driveways and any gardens close to the road be put back to how they were? on Linkedin Email Will and damage done to paved driveways and any gardens close to the road be put back to how they were? link

    Will and damage done to paved driveways and any gardens close to the road be put back to how they were?

    BHorrocks asked over 3 years ago

    Response:

    In most circumstances, construction is confined to the road corridor, with minimal work on private property to match existing grades. Any disturbed driveways are restored to the property line with new asphalt and lawns are restored with either seed or sod. If any works are proposed on privately owned lands, the County will consult directly with the affected land owner.

    Thank you,

    M. Maxwell, P. Engineer

  • Share When is the Nith Peninsula residential development going to happen? Thank you kindly, on Facebook Share When is the Nith Peninsula residential development going to happen? Thank you kindly, on Twitter Share When is the Nith Peninsula residential development going to happen? Thank you kindly, on Linkedin Email When is the Nith Peninsula residential development going to happen? Thank you kindly, link

    When is the Nith Peninsula residential development going to happen? Thank you kindly,

    tempelman asked over 3 years ago

    The Nith Peninsula subdivision development is currently seeking draft plan approval and is finalizing engineering designs.  Construction is anticipated to begin immediately upon final approvals. - Mark Maxwell, Project Engineer

  • Share Will residents on septic be forced to connect to the sewer? I recently put in a new septic system less than a year and a half a go and ask if there were plans to put in public services. I was told no by both the building department and public works departments. If I am not forced to connect will I be taxed on sewer even though I am not connected? Thank you on Facebook Share Will residents on septic be forced to connect to the sewer? I recently put in a new septic system less than a year and a half a go and ask if there were plans to put in public services. I was told no by both the building department and public works departments. If I am not forced to connect will I be taxed on sewer even though I am not connected? Thank you on Twitter Share Will residents on septic be forced to connect to the sewer? I recently put in a new septic system less than a year and a half a go and ask if there were plans to put in public services. I was told no by both the building department and public works departments. If I am not forced to connect will I be taxed on sewer even though I am not connected? Thank you on Linkedin Email Will residents on septic be forced to connect to the sewer? I recently put in a new septic system less than a year and a half a go and ask if there were plans to put in public services. I was told no by both the building department and public works departments. If I am not forced to connect will I be taxed on sewer even though I am not connected? Thank you link

    Will residents on septic be forced to connect to the sewer? I recently put in a new septic system less than a year and a half a go and ask if there were plans to put in public services. I was told no by both the building department and public works departments. If I am not forced to connect will I be taxed on sewer even though I am not connected? Thank you

    Scott asked over 3 years ago

    Thank you for your interest in the Laurel Street project. The sewer could be available for connections to existing homes as early as fall 2021. County staff are currently reviewing the connection requirements, including whether mandatory connections will be recommended for County Council’s consideration. Owners with unique situations (such as the one you’ve noted) will certainly be taken into consideration. Further information will be provided to directly affected property owners when it is available. 

    Thank you. M. Maxwell P. Engineer