Projects and Engineering

We need your assistance to plan

When we are planning for upcoming projects, we often consult with property owners ahead of time as we start to design the project. We examine things like drainage issues and water quality complaints, while also gathering information about your private infrastructure that could be located in the area of the proposed work.

Here are some of the projects we're tentatively planning in the months ahead.

Current Projects:

Amherstview West Secondary Plan

Secondary Plans can be considered a second layer of the Township-wide Official Plan. They include a land use plan with implementing policies that are adopted into the Official Plan to ensure that their intent is legally binding.

In September 2020, the Township put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop the Amherstview West Secondary Plan and we have now completed our evaluation of the submissions received (see staff report below). The Secondary Plan will provide a policy and implementation framework to guide the future growth and development of this area for the next 25 years. The Secondary Plan will be accompanied by a series of technical studies that support the Plan, in accordance with the policies in the Township’s Official Plan (current and proposed policies), that also conform to the County Official Plan and are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS).

The Secondary Plan must also conform to all servicing and design guidelines and manuals and maintain line-of-sight to other Loyalist Township plans including but not limited to the Strategic Plan, the Asset Management Plan, the Recreation Master Plan, the Climate Action Plan (once approved), and the Infrastructure Master Plan (currently under development). The process will also be required to satisfy Municipal Class Environmental Assessment requirements and will need to be documented accordingly.

For further information visit the Amherstview West Secondary Plan project page.

Aura By The Lake Phase 1 Subdivision Update

Loyalist Residential Developments is entering final phases of approval for the upcoming Aura By The Lake Phase 1 Subdivision. The final phases will include the northern extension of Windermere Blvd. and will connect to Purdy Rd. and Gildersleeve Blvd. Construction may begin as soon as late August to September 2021. Currently, the developer is undertaking pre-blast surveys and other pre-construction work in the area where required by provincial regulations.

Blastek Engineering Group Inc. has been retained by Gordon Barr Ltd. to conduct a pre-blast inspection of the homes adjacent to the proposed construction site located north of Main Street and Windermere Blvd., in Bath, ON.

The inspection is a photographic documentation of your home (inside and outside) to record the existing conditions prior to the start of blasting activities. Though it is unlikely that blasting will damage adjacent structures, inspections are undertaken as a precautionary measure to assist all parties involved (homeowners and contractors) in addressing concerns related to damage claims that may arise. Participation in the inspection program is not mandatory but recommended to all owners; furthermore, it is free of charge to owners.

Copies of the photographs will not be shared with any party: homeowner, contractor, developer etc. All photographs obtained by Blastek, will be kept in trust, and will only be utilized in the event of a filed claim.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information, or to provide feedback, please contact:

Cory Grant - Infrastructure Development Supervisor

Tel: 613-386-7351, Ext. 177

Email: CGrant@loyalist.ca

Briscoe Park Rehabilitation

Briscoe Park is located at the end of Sir John Johnson Drive, in the Village of Bath. Public consultation was completed in 2018 and the final design includes improved accessibility, safety upgrades, new playground equipment, new trees, and drainage improvements. Several upgrades to the park were completed in July 2020 and the project is now in the two-year warranty period. The addition of a swing set was budgeted for in 2021 and will be added to the park later in 2021.

Chesterfield Baker Tareyton

Loyalist Township has finalized the construction contract with Gordon Barr Limited for the work on these streets.

The Reconstruction work consists of the following:

Watermain Replacement complete with service laterals to the property line.
Sanitary Sewer Replacement complete with service laterals to the property line.
Roadway Reconstruction complete with entrance culverts and driveway reinstatement of the disturbed area.
Topsoil and sod/seed restoration of all disturbed areas.

Gordon Barr Ltd will endeavour to accommodate residents to the best of their ability during the reconstruction process. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Gordon Barr’s Site Supervisor, Aaron Borjeson at 613 561 0772, or their Project Manager, Mark Kent at 613 888 8703.

An information session was held on April 1, 2021 to present the design, inform residents on the project and answer any questions. A recording of the presentation has been uploaded to the Township YouTube Channel.

Loyalist Township finalized the construction contract with Gordon Barr Limited. Residents started seeing activity on site in mid-June, and excavation work began the first week of July 2021. Gordon Barr Ltd. anticipate having the project finished on schedule by the end of November 2021.

For further information visit the Chesterfield Baker Tareyton project page.

Community Hub Project

In August of 2016, a staff working group was tasked to examine the state of the current Township Administrative Office. The purpose of this group was to identify the components of the office building that worked well, those that needed updates or repairs, and those that simply did not serve the current and future operational needs of the building and its staff. Staff identified several items of major concern through this study.

As directed by Council Resolution 2016.21.9, Staff conducted an analysis of twenty-five (25) potential sites at various locations within Township according to a specific criterion. The results of this analysis suggested that sites located in the vicinity of Amherst Drive and Speers Boulevard in Amherstview would be well suited to accommodate a new municipal office.

At the July 9, 2018 Council Meeting, Council approved a report that granted Township Staff the authority to enter into negotiations with MJMA for the Design of a Sustainable Community Hub. The Feasibility Study and Master Plan developed by MJMA for the proposed Community Centre began with a qualitative systems assessment of the existing W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre. The elements presented in the Feasibility Study include the recreation facilities recommended in the Township’s Parks and Recreations Master Plan, a municipal office which would house Township Staff, and the amenities desired by the County. This allowed the consultant to determine if the proposed facilities could, in principle, be accommodated on the site.

For further information, visit the Community Hub project page.

Edgewood Road Municipal Drain

New watermains were installed on Edgewood Road and Compton Court in 2019, and the Township in partnership with MTO installed new storm sewer along Edgewood Road in 2020. As part of this work, the ditches were regraded, new culverts installed, and the road was reconstructed.

With the exception of a few seasonal items the project has been completed and is now in the two-year warranty period. The remaining work will be completed this spring. Residents who have questions or concerns with this work can contact Joe Gratton, Project Supervisor for Loyalist Township, at 613-386-7351, ext. 172.

Elwood Dopking Park

Following several upgrades, Elwood Dopking Park (21 South Street, Odessa) reopened to the public on December 8, 2021. Upgrades include:

Improved drainage and stormwater infrastructure;
An access road for Township use connecting South Street to Battery Street;
new walking paths, lighting and fencing*;
A new children's play structure;

*Please note: Park lighting is not operational at the moment, however, Township staff have notified the developer and they are working to resolve this as soon as possible.Upgrades to the park were completed based on an agreement between the Township and the developer, whereby the developer was given the option to upgrade this park in lieu of providing additional park space in their development. The work was completed by the developer's contractor.

Finkle’s Shore Park Boat Launch and Parking Lot Upgrades

Loyalist Township has completed preliminary design work for reconstruction of the Boat Launch Parking lot at Finkle’s Shore Park. The project includes reconstruction of the parking lot, line painting, improvements to the Boat Launch grating and some shoreline rehabilitation. The boat launch is scheduled to be replaced on Sept. 27-30, 2021. The boat launch will be unavailable for use during this time. Reconstruction of the parking lot will be completed later this fall.

For further information, or to provide feedback, please contact:

Joe Gratton

Project Supervisor

Tel: 613-386-7351 Ext. 172

Email: jgratton@loyalist.ca

Infrastructure Master Plan

The Corporation of Loyalist Township is carrying out an Infrastructure Master Plan (IMP). The IMP is an exercise designed to address the core infrastructure needs, specifically road right-of-way, potable water, wastewater, and stormwater systems within Loyalist Township for the next 25 years. Although growth within the Township is an obvious factor the IMP will be driven by five themes. These themes are growth, new legislation, new technology, addressing remedial issues and adapting core infrastructure to address climate change.

This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act. The Township will follow Approach 2 as noted in Appendix 4 of the MCEA. Any projects that fall under the Schedule C category will require further studies and Phases 3 & 4 Process of the Class EA after this project.

For further information visit the Infrastructure Master Plan page .

Loyalist East Business Park – Phase II Servicing

In November 2020 construction of the second phase of the Loyalist East Business Park began. This work includes water, sanitary and utility servicing of road extensions to Jack Davey Drive and William Henderson Drive allowing several additional commercial/light industrial lots for sale. The work also includes a new stormwater management facility to serve these additional lands. This work is scheduled to be complete late summer 2021.

Neilson Store Museum and Cultural Centre Dock Upgrades

The area around the dock located behind the Neilson Store Museum and Cultural Centre on Stella Bay, Amherst Island will be upgraded to improve safety, restore the shoreline, prevent erosion, and improve access.

Erosion of the bank at the south end of the dock has undercut an adjacent concrete slab causing it to settle and creating a potential safety hazard. Township staff have completed preliminary design work and are looking for feedback before beginning construction. If this project is ready to go to tender in September 2021, the project is anticipated to be completed by November 2021.

Update October 1, 2021: Unfortunately, the work at the Neilson Store Dock could not be completed prior to the close of the in-water work window, October 1st. Staff have finalized the design and procurement documents, and are working to finalize the required work permits from the Ministry of Natural Resources & Fisheries and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. We anticipate the project will go to tender in the spring of 2022, with construction expected to start once the in-water work window reopens on July 15.

The upgrades will consist of the following:

Removing concrete slab,
Installing shoreline protection,
Armour stone to be placed on shore to the south of the dock,
Reinstatement – Topsoil and Hand seed.

Click here to see draft construction drawings

* Not shown in the concept design is upgrades to the path leading up to the store.

These infrastructure upgrades should lead to:

Shoreline restoration and reduced erosion
Provide safe and accessible water access to users of all ages
Quarried stones, landscaped stairs with a rail
Elimination of safety issues
Minimal ongoing maintenance

Climate Change Considerations:

To mitigate environmental risks and impacts during the construction phase of the project, adequate sediment and erosion controls will be a strict requirement for the duration of the project. The shoreline restoration has also been designed to withstand erosion and prevent any further loss of shoreline in this area. Current and future climate risks to the projects over their lifespan include increased flooding, high winds, extreme heat, and erosion. These risks have been factored into the design. For example, the design of the Neilson Store Dock has considered the need for larger, heavier stone to ensure that it will remain in place during high lake levels and wave action.

Providing Feedback:

The dock on Amherst Island located behind the Neilson Store Museum and Cultural Centre on Stella Bay will be upgraded to improve safety, restore the shoreline, prevent erosion, and improve access.

Loyalist Township will be hosting an informal drop-in information session for the community to learn more about the project. The information session will be held on site at the Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, from 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm. Please remember to bring a mask and practice physical distancing if attending. At this session Township staff will be available to answer questions, receive comments and discuss the next steps. If you’d like to learn more about this project, please visit loyalist.ca/projects or please contact the undersigned at the phone number or e-mail below to discuss any other questions or concerns.

Joe Gratton

Project Supervisor

613-386-7351 Ext. 172

jgratton@loyalist.ca

Odessa West Stormwater Management (SWM) Facility and Pathway

The Odessa West Subdivisions have begun their next phases of construction and the developers have begun construction of a new stormwater management facility. The Odessa West Stormwater Management (SWM) facility has been designed to accommodate stormwater runoff from two new subdivisions in Odessa. The facility will be located at the site of the decommissioned Odessa sewage treatment plant, which will be demolished to allow for the installation of the SWM facility and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2021.

In addition to the construction of the SWM facility, a section of roadway previously used to access the old sewage plant will be converted to a multi-use pathway which will be accessible to residents once construction is complete. Specifically, the bottom 400 meters of Bridge St, a 7-meter-wide paved road which runs parallel to Millhaven Creek, will be narrowed down to 4 meters. These walking paths will provide additional connectivity into the new subdivision phases from the recently improved trail system through Babcock Mill Park and through the new SWM facility to connect to a future phase of the Babcock Mills Subdivision.

Because of the location of this work, Bridge Street is now required to be used for construction access throughout spring and summer of 2021. The contractors and developers have been advised to keep the roads clean and free of dust and to drive slowly and it is important to note that construction access to subdivisions themselves is still to occur from Potter Drive.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information, or to provide feedback, please contact:

Cory Grant - Infrastructure Development Supervisor

Tel: 613-386-7351, Ext. 177

Email: CGrant@loyalist.ca

Potter, Creighton, and South Street Infrastructure Upgrades

Loyalist Township has started preliminary survey work for future infrastructure projects in the area of County Road 2, Creighton and Potter Drive in Odessa with some work on South Street. Currently the project includes upgrading Potter Drive to Collector Road status and replacement/installation/repair of watermain, sanitary sewer and right-of-way drainage improvements in the area. Loyalist Township in conjunction with local developers and County of Lennox & Addington is investigating other improvements that may be undertaken in the area in conjunction with this work. You may notice survey crews and locate companies in the area as part of this work.

For further information, please contact:

Cory Grant

Engineering Supervisor

Tel: 613-386-7351 Ext. 177

Email: cgrant@loyalist.ca

Repairs to Amherst Island Flood-Damaged Roads

Update March 23 – There have been some delays in the project as we work with the Province to finalize the funding details. We were also required to complete some additional soil testing throughout the project area due to recent changes to regulations regarding the handling and disposal of excess soil. The designs have been completed to the 90% stage and when we have finalized the funding details with the Province, we plan to have a virtual information session to receive feedback on the project and then update the designs based on any final comments we receive.

For further information visit the Amherst Island damage repair project page.

Scotland Road

Loyalist Township is just finishing up design work for reconstruction planned for sections of Old Wilton and Scotland Road. Currently the project includes reconstruction of the road base, ditching improvements, new driveway culverts, new cross culverts, and intersection improvements. Construction is tentatively planned for Late summer/Fall 2021. You may notice survey crews and locate companies in the area as part of this work.

For further information, please contact:

Joe Gratton

Project Supervisor

Tel: 613-386-7351 Ext. 172

Email: jgratton@loyalist.ca

Here is a list of projects we have completed in the last few years.

Completed Projects:

County Road 6 Service Change Overs

This project has been completed and is now in the two-year warranty period.

Morven Construction was awarded the contract to change residential water services from an older watermain to a newer existing watermain along County Rd #6 and abandon the old main. This work was completed in advance of the County’s resurfacing project for County Road 6. Some restoration of driveways and lawns may be completed later as part of that project.

You can view the Contractor Information letter here, as well as the Township's information letter here.

Residents who have questions or concerns with this work can contact Joe Gratton, Project Supervisor for Loyalist Township, at 613-386-7351, ext. 172.

Babcock Mill Park

The latest upgrades to Babcock Mill park were completed in Dec 2020. Improvement to the park included:

the removal of ash trees damaged by the emerald ash bore;
the planting of new trees;
some additional landscaping along the walkways and existing playground;
the relocation of the existing parking area near the playground to address safety concerns;
a new gravel multi-use pathway between the east end of Battery Street and the Babcock Mill parking lot;
accessible access to the park and Millhaven Creek area;
new gravel walkways to line up with the new subdivision walkways on the west side of Bridge;
the addition of some new benches within the park including a Lions Club memorial bench;

This project is a partnership between the Odessa Lions Club and Loyalist Township. The first phase of the project involved the construction of the Natural Playground at Babcock Mill Park. The Township appreciates the support from the Odessa Lions Club.

Bath Main Street Construction

Loyalist Township has completed a project to rehabilitate and resurface Main Street from east of Fairfield Street to just east of the boat launch at Finkle’s Shore Park This work included localized drainage improvements and road base repairs, removal of existing asphalt and re-paving.

Loyalist Township has received funding for the construction phase of this project through the Ministry of Transportation 2020-21 Connecting Links Program The work started in early September 2020 and was completed in November 2020.

Earlier this year, Loyalist Township successfully applied to the Ministry of Transportation's Connecting Links Program, which provides dedicated provincial funding for road and bridge projects on designated connecting link highways. The approved grant for 2019 was for design work to replace the asphalt on Main Street in Bath, from Centennial Park to the western village limit, as well as rehabilitation of the Bath Creek box culvert at Centennial Park.

This project is now in the two-year warranty period. Should you have any questions or require further information please contact Joe Gratton, Project Supervisor for Loyalist Township, at 613-386-7351, ext. 172.

Bath Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

Construction for the Bath Water Treatment Plant Upgrade project began in June 2020. The project involved replacing the existing media filters with a Membrane Gravity Filter system which incorporated full redundancy into the plant’s treatment process.

A mobile water treatment unit provided treated drinking water for the village of Bath and the Bath and Millhaven institutions while work was conducted on the existing filters. Construction lasted approximately six months.

Edgewood Road Watermain

New watermains were installed on Edgewood Road and Compton Court in Harewood Subdivision, in the summer of 2019. The project was completed by K. Mulrooney Trucking.

Fairfield Park Parking Lot

Kiley Paving was contracted by Loyalist Township to complete asphalt resurfacing and minor base repair work to the parking lot in Fairfield Park, Amherstview. This project was completed in October 2020 and is now in the two year warranty period. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Joe Gratton, Project Supervisor for Loyalist Township, at 613-386-7351, ext. 172.

Fred Brown Road Resurfacing

The contractor placed new double surface treatment (chip and tar) on Fred Brown Road, as well as replacing some culverts and improving ditches. The project was completed by Morven Construction in 2018.

LED Streetlight Conversion

In late 2018, our contractor converted many existing streetlights from the orange high-pressure sodium fixtures to light emitting diode (LED) fixtures. We expect this project to pay for itself in less than four years because LED fixtures cost so much less to operate than the old style of streetlights.

McIntyre Road Reconstruction

The contractor dug up McIntyre Road between County Road 7 and County Road 4, replaced culverts and improved ditches, and then resurfaced the road. The project was completed by Morven Construction in 2018.

Princeton Place Reconstruction

Princeton Place in Amherstview was fully reconstructed, with new water and sanitary mains, repaving, and lawn restoration. The project was completed by Bricaza Corporation in 2019.

Watermain Relining Program

Structural relining can help an existing watermain last several decades longer. Relining a watermain instead of replacing it also means we dig up fewer front lawns for the work. 2018's watermain relining program benefited residents on Cambridge Crescent, and on the eastern leg of Kildare Avenue between Manitou Crescent West and Cambridge Crescent.

Wilton Park Playground

In 2018, the Wilton Community Association proposed that we partner with them to help improve the Wilton Park. This included a new play structure, adding an accessible pathway, and improving drainage in the park. Kiley Paving completed the project in 2018.

Finkle’s Shore Park Boat Launch and Parking Lot Upgrades