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This is your one stop for timely updates, upcoming events and feedback opportunities, and what’s on the horizon for the project. Scroll down to see what's happening.

About Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP)

The Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program is a multi-year project focused on replacing aging sewers and watermains (some over a century old) to ensure safe and reliable service for generations to come. As we restore the area, we’re also taking the opportunity to upgrade roads, sidewalks and cycling facilities.

In addition, we’re modernizing the streetscape to make the Downtown Guelph more accessible, attractive, and welcoming for people of all ages and abilities. While streetscape improvements are a valuable secondary benefit, the heart of this project is about renewing essential infrastructure to support a resilient and thriving downtown.

Construction has started on March 30!

Stay connected with us

Contact us

Maxine Koehler, Construction Ambassador DowntownProject@guelph.ca

Downtown Construction Office

Visit the office at 42 Wyndham Street North, Suite 202 to ask questions and learn more about the project. Office hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Office Hours Changes:

  • Tuesday, May 12 office hours moved to Monday, May 11 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, May 26 office hours will be 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, June 9 office hours moved to Wednesday, June 10 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, June 23 office hours moved to Wednesday, June 24 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Key milestones
Key milestones
Phase 2: This week
This week
Phase 3: Next week
Next week
Phase 4: 2 – 3 weeks from now
2 – 3 weeks from now
Phase 5: Coming up in June 2026
Coming up in June 2026
Phase 6: Coming up in 2–6 months
Coming up in 2–6 months
Phase 7: Coming up in 7-12 months
Coming up in 7-12 months
Phase 8: On the horizon
On the horizon

Key milestones

January 1, 2025 5:00 AM - May 9, 2026 3:59 AM

Key Milestones: What has happened

  • Construction started March 30th! The first closure runs from Wellington Street East to Cork Street East. The intersection at Macdonell Street and Farquhar Street will remain open to vehicle traffic. More details are available on the construction notice.
  • Steed and Evans was awarded the Phase 1: Wyndham Street Reconstruction contract.
  • The final plan for St. George's Square was presented to Council on December 16. You gave us a lot of feedback and we had incorporated your suggestions and presented the final plan to Council on December 16. The Council report, including the Final Plan, was released by December 5 on guelph.ca.
  • The week of September 15, Alectra Utilities began replacing and upgrading below-ground electrical infrastructure. The work is being completed by Trans Power. It involves underground work along Wyndham Street North and requires lane reductions. More details are available on the construction notice.
  • Last year, Enbridge Gas relocated and upgraded the below-ground natural gas pipelines along Wyndham Street North and within St. George’s Square in preparation for the Wyndham Street Reconstruction.

Upcoming and ongoing events

  • Attendable event

    Downtown Construction Cafe - May

    Event date: May 21st, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

    Location

    Coco Latte

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Past events

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