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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

On the horizon

May 1, 2027 4:00 AM - July 1, 2028 4:00 AM

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

What's next between Spring 2027 and Spring 2028

  • Construction continues along Wyndham Street from Cork Street to Woolwich Street. More details are available on the construction notice.
  • Wyndham Street is expected to open at the end of November 2027 to vehicular traffic with some minor construction occurring in 2028.
  • During spring 2028, it is expected that some construction activities related to final landscaping, deficiency correction and final paving, however Wyndham Street North is expected to remain open to two-way traffic subject to minor flagging operations and nighttime paving activities.

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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