The purpose of this public engagement is to provide an opportunity for the community to:

• Review the improvements planned as part of this project;
• Ask questions of staff from the Region, MTE and Township; and
• Provide feedback on the preliminary design / improvements being considered.

Information is available and comments may be submitted by between May 27th to June 10th.

All comments received will be considered along with other information received over the course of the project to assist the project team in completing the design for this project.

Based on technical studies completed to date, the project team is proposing the following improvements:

• Full reconstruction of the pavement within the village;
• Replacement and upsizing of storm sewers and catch basins;
• Replacement of curbs and driveway aprons / accesses;
• Sidewalks on both sides of the road between St. Charles Street and Notre Dame Avenue;
• Pedestrian crossing and traffic control median near Notre Dame Avenue;
• Space for roadside parking and on-road cycling;
• Bridge rehabilitation at Hopewell Creek including, streetlighting and decorative steel / concrete wall upgrades;
• Guiderail replacement - Notre Dame Avenue to Village View Road; and
• Improvements to the roadway and shoulders for the rural section of the project from Hopewell Creek bridge to Waterloo / Wellington boundary.

Please refer to the documents section to review the information package for the proposed plan and cross-sections throughout the project limits.

The section of Maryhill Road between St. Charles Street and the Hopewell Creek bridge is identified in the Region’s Design Guidelines as a “Rural – Main Street”. The right-of-way in this area is constrained, ranging from 16.0 m to 31.1 m in width, while a minimum width of 20.0 m is preferred. Existing utilities further limit design flexibility, with approximately 13.7 m of usable space between hydro poles.

Several design alternatives were reviewed during the planning process. The preferred cross-section within the village includes a 9.0 m roadway consisting of two 4.5 m travel lanes, with a shared space for cyclists and roadside parking, similar to current conditions.

The remaining available space is planned for new sidewalks and landscaped boulevards (coloured concrete and/or grass). These sidewalks will improve pedestrian connections to key destinations such as the church, community centre, local shops, and other nearby services.

Increased pedestrian activity is considered important for improving safety, supporting public health, and encouraging more walkable, economically vibrant communities.

Property owners will be responsible for winter maintenance of sidewalks adjacent to their properties, in accordance with local by-laws, similar to maintaining portions of driveways or front yards. The overall goal is to improve safety and accessibility for all users while creating a more complete and functional street environment.

New streetlights are planned near Hopewell Creek and existing light levels will be reviewed along the corridor to determine necessary upgrades as part of this project.

No, the proposed improvements for this project will not require the acquisition of any property.

While no trees are expected to be directly removed as part of the new design, some trees may need to be removed if they are found to be in poor condition during construction. Where space permits within the road allowance, the Region’s practice is to replace each removed tree with two new trees (2:1 ratio).

Any grassed areas disturbed during construction will be restored to equal or better condition using topsoil and sod.

Some properties along Maryhill Road may currently have landscaping features such as rock gardens, ornamental lighting, underground sprinkler systems, or similar elements located within the road right-of-way. These features may need to be relocated onto private property.

Construction on Maryhill Road is tentatively scheduled to commence in 2027 and continue until 2028. The Region’s Transportation Capital Program is reviewed annually and the timing of projects may change depending on several factors.

During the detailed design of Maryhill Road, required road closures and lane restrictions will be finalized along with construction staging plans. The Region will stage construction in a way that limits road closures to the extent possible, though it is anticipated that some closures of Maryhill Road will be required during various stages of the project.

As customary on Regional road reconstruction projects, the public will be advised of the construction timing and traffic restrictions through letters to adjacent property owners, along with advance roadway signage and information posted on the Region’s website for Maryhill Road.

Township of Woolwich Fire Department, Waterloo Regional Police and Ambulance Services will also be notified of traffic detours during the construction period.

Access to driveways will be maintained to the greatest extent possible during construction. At times, the Contractor will be required to temporarily block access to and from driveways and side-streets for short-term periods when completing certain construction operations.

Where disruption to your driveway is expected, the Contractor is required to hand-deliver a notice at least 48 hours in advance advising you of the time and duration of the driveway disruption. If necessary, alternate parking arrangements will be made, such as temporary parking on adjacent side streets.

The Township of Woolwich surveyed residents in 2023 to confirm if there was interest in extending municipal water servicing. The majority of property owners were not in favour therefore, watermain servicing is currently not included in the scope of work. If you wish to continue servicing discussions with the Township, please feel free to provide additional feedback on the comment sheet attached.

No, sanitary sewers are not included in the scope of work for this project.

The estimated cost for these improvements is approximately $4.68 Million. Funding for the proposed storm sewer, road and bridge improvements is included in the Region’s approved 2026 Ten-Year Transportation Capital Program with cost-sharing for storm sewer improvements included in the Township’s Capital Budget.

Prior to finalizing the preferred design, the project team is asking for the public’s input. This is your opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions and provide comments about the design.

Once your input is received, it will be considered by the project team, in conjunction with other information, to finalize the recommended design for this project.

Subsequently, the recommended design will be presented to the Region’s Sustainability, Infrastructure and Development Committee for their endorsement. At this meeting, members of the public will be given another opportunity to provide comments on this project. Pending Committee endorsement, approval for this project will be considered by Regional Council, which will make the final decision regarding the proposed improvements.

In advance of these meetings, letters will be sent to adjacent property owners and members of the public who provided comments during public engagement, so that anyone wishing to speak to Committee / Council about this project can do so before final approval.

For more questions and information, please contact the project manager.