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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

Coming up in 2–6 months

July 1, 2026 4:00 AM - October 31, 2026 3:59 AM

Note: Due to the Victoria Day holiday, this section will be updated on Tuesday, May 19

What's happening between July and October 2026

  • Construction will start north of St. George’s Square after September 7, 2026, and construction will take place along Wyndham Street from Carden Street to Woolwich Street. More details are available on the construction notice.
  • The intersection at Macdonell Street will remain open to vehicle traffic except during a month long closure scheduled approximately for mid-July to mid-August.
  • During construction, the contractor will help support goods movement for businesses. Please see the Construction Business Delivery Access Plan for March to July 2026 for more details.
  • Throughout construction, the Macdonell Street Parking Lot has free 2-hour parking in addition to the free 2-hour parking on streets Downtown. There are also other parking options available such as in the parkade and other lots. Here’s where you can find parking in Downtown Guelph.
  • Utility work being completed by Trans Power under Alectra Utilities continues on Wyndham Street North, north of St. George’s Square, with lane reductions expected. More details are available on the construction notice.

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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