The City of Cornwall has several construction projects planned for 2025, as per the budget approved by council. The list below is subject to change, and completion dates are tentative. Reconstructions, upgrades, and improvements are essential investments to ensure the quality of our infrastructure for years to come. The City recognizes that some construction may inconvenience residents, and appreciates residents' cooperation. Each project page contains further details and will list closures, but the most up to date information is available by calling Municipal Works at 613-932-5354.
2025 Planned Construction Projects
Click here to view an interactive map of construction projects.
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Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Projects |
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Click on the links below to learn about individual construction projects.
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Sidewalk Construction and Replacement Projects |
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The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan completed by IBI & the City in 2010 recommended an annual investment in Active Transportation projects, such as Bicycle and Pedestrian related infrastructure. Stakeholders such as Transitions Cornwall + and the active lifestyle groups have supported the implementation of this plan. The sidewalk construction candidate in 2025 is along the following street: |
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Watermain Lining |
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The City's watermain lining program aims to improve water quality and system reliability. Many of the City's watermains are 50-75 years old and are in need of repair. Old cast iron pipes are subject to tuberculation build-up. What is tuberculation? It is the name for small mounds of corrosion that grow on the inside of cast iron pipes. The mounds build-up over time and make the inside of the pipe smaller. The mounds (or tubercles) also make the inside of the pipe rough. When the inside becomes smaller and rough, it makes water flow more slowly (because there is more resistance), which results in lower water pressure. Maintaining adequate water pressure is important for a lot of reasons, especially in case of fire. Lining watermains helps improve the reliability of City's water distribution system. How? Breaks and leaks are more likely to occur in older pipes. If watermain breaks decrease, residents will have a more dependable water supply. It will also help the City to save money in unexpected repairs. For many years, the City has lined watermains instead of replacing them. Lining usually takes place in areas where the road and sewers are in good condition. What is the benefit of lining watermains? It repairs pipes without digging up the whole roadway. The Contractor digs small pits to access the main in key locations and works from there. In 2025, the City will be lining the watermains on the streets listed below. For more information on the individual streets, follow the links below:
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Watermain Extension |
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The City will be installing new watermain on the following streets in 2025: |
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Asphalt Resurfacing Projects |
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The Asphalt Paving Program reflects the needs which have been established in accordance with the Pavement Management System. In addition to those established needs, this program reflects our continued efforts to improve the road network throughout the City integrated with the overall strategy for linear infrastructure improvements. Based on MTO pavement design and rehabilitation methods as well as the municipal road evaluation experience of City staff, it is recommended that the following pavement condition rating (PCR) triggers be used in the evaluation and selection of streets for asphalt resurfacing/rehabilitation:
volumes using Annual Average Daily (AADT) counts and posted speed limits are also important factors in the consideration for pavement rehabilitation. The City must also be mindful of the Ontario Regulation 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways and the associated requirements of the varying classification of highways (Class 1 to 6). In addition, comments and recommendations from Municipal Works maintenance personnel, buried infrastructure, as well as public sentiment must also be considered and factored into the decision making for pavement renewal. Information on the individual projects for 2025 can be obtained by clicking on the streets below
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Signal Upgrades |
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The City currently operates and maintains sixty-nine (69) existing signal locations. The City is mandated to comply with Provincial minimum maintenance standard legislation for signals. With proper maintenance, the average life expectancy of City signals is typically 30 years before requiring complete replacement. This project includes upgrades to existing signals at two intersections which will address aging and non-conforming infrastructure. Older intersections/ signals require upgrades and need to be updated to meet current standards to reduce the risk of failure. In 2025, the City is planning to upgrade the existing control signals at the following intersections:
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Street Light Pole Replacement |
The City owns and maintains approximately 1,400 streetlight poles and undertakes a street light condition assessment on a bi-annual basis which provides an overall condition grade of the poles. Furthermore, the condition assessment not only identifies deficiencies and establishes priorities for existing pole replacements, but also identifies areas with substandard lighting and those requiring roadway lighting improvements. The following Pole Replacements are proposed for 2025:
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Culvert Rehabilitations, Replacements and Sewer Network Improvement Projects |
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The City will be rehabilitating or replacing the following culvert in 2025: |
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Municipal Works Yard Redevelopment |
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The City of Cornwall Municipal Works Yard (located at 1225 Ontario Street) is undergoing a multi-year, multi-phase rehabilitation. The project includes replacing the offices and workshops, storage buildings and constructing new parking areas. In 2017-2021 the City completed Phase 1 of the project, which included the construction of a new salt storage facility, a new employee parking lot, a utility compound and a noise barrier wall on St Michel Avenue and Lemay Street. The City has also retained a consultant to design of the second phase of redevelopment, which includes a new administration building and a new garage/multiuse building. The second phase also includes additional buried infrastructure (like storm sewers, watermain, etc.) and the demolition of the existing buildings. The construction of Phase 2 began in 2023 and is expected to be completed 2026. Completed Project Milestones:
Ongoing and Upcoming Project Milestones:
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