Bayfield Street Shoreline Rehabilitation to Begin

Please be advised that shoreline rehabilitation work on Bayfield Street will begin in the coming days. The shoreline along Bayfield Street, which spans 407 meters from Fred Raper Park to the Meaford Museum, has experienced significant erosion due to high water levels in the Great Lakes. This shoreline serves as a protective barrier for vital infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, storm sewers, water and wastewater lines.

In 2021, a coastal engineer was retained to design the necessary...

Update on St. Vincent Street/Grey Road 7 Road Reconstruction Project

Please be advised that the road reconstruction project on St. Vincent Street/Grey Road 7 will continue throughout September. Access to Grey Road 7 from Muir Street will continue to be closed, however with the back-to-school season approaching, residents can still reach Georgian Bay Community School by accessing St. Vincent Street/Grey Road 7 from Sykes Street South/Highway 26.

The Contractor, Consultant, Grey County, and the Municipality of Meaford are working together to ensure the construction...

Wastewater Collection System Infiltration Main Relining Program

Beginning mid to late August, the first phase of the Wastewater Collection System Infiltration Main Relining Program is set to commence. The Wastewater Collection System Infiltration Main Relining Program will enhance the efficiency and extend the life of our wastewater system by rehabilitating approximately 230 metres of existing wastewater main using non-intrusive, specialized equipment to perform underground work.

Formal notices have been provided to residents on impacted streets. While work...

Bridge 037 Rehabilitation Work to Begin

Rehabilitation work on Bridge 037, located on Sykes Street North over Pete's Creek (between Susan Street and Cook Street), will begin in the coming days.

The rehabilitation of the bridge will include:

• Concrete repairs to the structure to ensure continued operation in future years;
• Replacement of the barrier system on the structure to improve safety for vehicles and cyclists; and
• Replacement of failed retaining structures.

Two lanes of traffic will be maintained; however, occasional lane reductions...

Road Resurfacing to Begin on Select Municipal Roads

Beginning in early August, road resurfacing will start on select Municipal roads. The resurfacing is being completed by Duncor Enterprises Inc. and will consist of Micro-Surfacing which is a process where a mixture of emulsified asphalt cement and aggregate are placed on top of the existing roadway to seal the surface, provide a uniform driving surface, and extend the life of the road.

Road resurfacing is scheduled based on information within the Road State of the Infrastructure Report and the...