Current Public construction projects

Public works projects in The Ward

This page will be updated as new public works projects such as street rebuilds or other infrastructure work start up and current ones are completed.

Construction notice: Lane reductions on Macdonell Street and Elizabeth Street starting July 29

Sometime during 2019 – Capital Paving (surface only)

Neeve Street from Howitt Street to Cross Street
Cross Street from Neeve Street to Arthur Street
Duke Street from Elizabeth Street to the railway tracks

Florence Lane and Brockville Avenue construction starts August 7

Construction on Neeve Street at Ontario. June 2017

	November 2019
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				1	2 Guelph Farmers' Market Guelph Farmers' Market November 2, 2019 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Guelph Farmers’ Market, 2 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Open Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. One of Guelph’s oldest and well-loved community spaces offers fresh local food, artisanal products and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere year round. Guelph Farmers’ Market continues a tradition of pride and community building supporting the local economy, sustainability and entrepreneurship. See more details •	3
4 Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole November 4, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 Carden St., Guelph, Ontario, Canada See more details Neighborhood Networking Night Neighborhood Networking Night November 4, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Ward Room, Royal City Brewing, 199 Victoria Rd South Guelph Hey Neighbours! Starting Feb 25th from 6-9pm (and continuing biweekly), we would like to welcome all business' and residents in The Ward neighbourhood to come out and celebrate our beautiful, growing community over a pint! It's a great chance to meet, discuss and collaborate with each other to help create a true sense of community & connection. See you there! See more details • •	5	6	7	8	9 Guelph Farmers' Market Guelph Farmers' Market November 9, 2019 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Guelph Farmers’ Market, 2 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Open Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. One of Guelph’s oldest and well-loved community spaces offers fresh local food, artisanal products and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere year round. Guelph Farmers’ Market continues a tradition of pride and community building supporting the local economy, sustainability and entrepreneurship. See more details •	10
11 Remembrance Day services at McCrae Memorial Gardens Remembrance Day services at McCrae Memorial Gardens November 11, 2019 9:00 am - 9:00 am McCrae House, 108 Water St, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 1A6, Canada 9 to 9:30 a.m. Service offered by Royal Canadian Legion, Colonel John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 10:30 a.m. Remembrance assembly by John McCrae Public School students See more details Remembrance Day service at the Sleeman Centre Remembrance Day service at the Sleeman Centre November 11, 2019 10:00 am - 10:00 am Sleeman Centre, 50 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3T9, Canada Doors open at 9 a.m., service begins at 10:10 a.m. This is Guelph’s largest Remembrance Day service, hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Colonel John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 and Ladies Auxiliary. It is followed by a parade that leaves the Sleeman Centre, marches to the Cenotaph and back to Wyndham Street and St. George’s Square. See more details Remembrance Day service at Woodlawn Memorial Park Remembrance Day service at Woodlawn Memorial Park November 11, 2019 10:45 am - 11:45 am Ontario This outdoor service is hosted by Woodlawn Memorial Park and held in the veterans’ area. See more details • • •	12 Heritage Guelph Heritage Guelph November 12, 2019 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ontario See more details Council Planning Meeting Council Planning Meeting November 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, On, N1H 3A1, Canada See more details Sign Bylaw Review Sign Bylaw Review November 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, On, N1H 3A1, Canada At this meeting, we’ll identify the common themes that we heard during our previous meetings and share our preliminary ideas for the new Sign Bylaw. Registration is required. Register on eventbrite See more details • • •	13 Tourism Advisory Committee Tourism Advisory Committee November 13, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, On, N1H 3A1, Canada Meeting location: City Hall Meeting Room 112 Member of the public are welcome to attend. See more details Special Council - Council Deliberations and Approval of Capital Budget and Non-tax Supported Operating Budget Special Council - Council Deliberations and Approval of Capital Budget and Non-tax Supported Operating Budget November 13, 2019 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 Carden St., Guelph, Ontario, Canada See more details Environmental Advisory Committee - cancelled Environmental Advisory Committee - cancelled November 13, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, On, N1H 3A1, Canada See more details • • •	14 Committee of Adjustment Committee of Adjustment November 14, 2019 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, On, N1H 3A1, Canada See more details •	15	16 Guelph Farmers' Market Guelph Farmers' Market November 16, 2019 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Guelph Farmers’ Market, 2 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Open Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. One of Guelph’s oldest and well-loved community spaces offers fresh local food, artisanal products and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere year round. Guelph Farmers’ Market continues a tradition of pride and community building supporting the local economy, sustainability and entrepreneurship. See more details Community Craft Sale Community Craft Sale November 16, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 6H7, Canada Kick off your holiday shopping season at the City’s annual Community Craft Sale. More than 25 vendors. Free admission and parking. Vendor tables available for rent. Call 519-823-1291 for more details. See more details Our Community, Our Water pop-up at the Old Quebec Street Mall, November 16 Our Community, Our Water pop-up at the Old Quebec Street Mall, November 16 November 16, 2019 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Old Quebec Street Mall, 55 Wyndham Street North, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 7T8, Canada Come say hi between 1-5 p.m. or drop by before you hit the Guelph Storm game! The City of Guelph and the owners of the Dolime Quarry have reached a potential solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Whether to pursue the proposed solution is an important City Council decision. City Council and City staff are sharing this proposal with our community before Council makes its decision. The City is hosting a series of pop-ups to allow more opportunities for people to learn about the proposed solution and ask questions. October 31, 2019: Breezy Corners, 44 Macdonell Street, 8-9 a.m. November 9, 2019: West End Community Centre, 21 Imperial Road South, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. November 16, 2019: Old Quebec Street Mall, 55 Wyndham Street North, 1-5 p.m. November 21, 2019: Ward 5 Townhall at Mary Phelan Catholic School, 8 Bishop Court, 7 p.m. Other ways to get involved To learn more and get involved, residents can: Visit guelph.ca to read more about the proposed solution Attend the second open house on November 26 at the Holiday Inn Register and join the conversation at haveyoursay.guelph.ca until November 30 Follow #ourcommunityourwater, ask questions and share thoughts on Facebook and Twitter Resources Our Community, Our Water webpage Have your say Guelph For more information Our Community Our Water City of Guelph 519-822-1260 extension 3615 ocow@guelph.ca See more details • • •	17
18 Special Council - Presentation of Tax Supported Operating Budget Special Council - Presentation of Tax Supported Operating Budget November 18, 2019 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 Carden St., Guelph, Ontario, Canada See more details Neighborhood Networking Night Neighborhood Networking Night November 18, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Ward Room, Royal City Brewing, 199 Victoria Rd South Guelph Hey Neighbours! Starting Feb 25th from 6-9pm (and continuing biweekly), we would like to welcome all business' and residents in The Ward neighbourhood to come out and celebrate our beautiful, growing community over a pint! It's a great chance to meet, discuss and collaborate with each other to help create a true sense of community & connection. See you there! See more details • •	19 Clair-Maltby Parks and Open Spaces workshop (afternoon session) Clair-Maltby Parks and Open Spaces workshop (afternoon session) November 19, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Salvation Army Guelph Citadel, 1320 Gordon Street South, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Join us for one of two Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan workshops. In these sessions, feedback gathered at a public workshop in September on the moraine ribbon and on community park function, size and location will be shared. Participants will then be invited to apply those considerations to the shortlisted community park locations in Clair-Maltby. Feedback will be used to help establish policy directions that will inform the creation of the secondary plan for the Clair-Maltby area. The final secondary plan will become part of the City’s Official Plan. Register now See more details Clair-Maltby Parks and Open Spaces workshop (evening session) Clair-Maltby Parks and Open Spaces workshop (evening session) November 19, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Salvation Army Guelph Citadel, 1320 Gordon Street South, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Join us for one of two Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan workshops. In these sessions, feedback gathered at a public workshop in September on the moraine ribbon and on community park function, size and location will be shared. Participants will then be invited to apply those considerations to the shortlisted community park locations in Clair-Maltby. Feedback will be used to help establish policy directions that will inform the creation of the secondary plan for the Clair-Maltby area. The final secondary plan will become part of the City’s Official Plan. Register now See more details • •	20 Special Council - Presentation of Local Boards and Shared Services Budgets Special Council - Presentation of Local Boards and Shared Services Budgets November 20, 2019 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 Carden St., Guelph, Ontario, Canada See more details •	21 Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Commercial Areas Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Commercial Areas November 21, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Salvation Army Guelph Citadel, 1320 Gordon Street South, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Are you interested in the types of uses that are allowed in the city’s commercial areas? About this Event We’re reviewing the existing Zoning Bylaw to ensure it aligns with the City’s updated Official Plan, reflects current zoning practices and works for you and your neighbours today and in the future. Really, we’re making sure all the pieces fit together to support our shared vision for growth as laid out in the Official Plan through a new set of rules. Those rules will be identified in the new zoning bylaw. This workshop will include a presentation by staff on the options and recommendations for commercial zoning. This will be followed by small group facilitated discussions about many aspects of commercial zoning including where drive-throughs and gas stations are allowed and how commercial buildings fit in with surrounding residential areas. Please attend this session to learn more and be part of a discussion about options for a new zoning bylaw. Register here Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Commercial Areas See more details Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Natural Areas, Open Spaces and Parks Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Natural Areas, Open Spaces and Parks November 21, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm City Hall, Marg MacKinnon Community Room, 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3A1, Canada Are you interested in the types of uses that are allowed in the city’s natural areas, open spaces and parks? About this Event We’re reviewing the existing Zoning Bylaw to ensure it aligns with the City’s updated Official Plan, reflects current zoning practices and works for you and your neighbours today and in the future. Really, we’re making sure all the pieces fit together to support our shared vision for growth as laid out in the Official Plan through a new set of rules. Those rules will be identified in the new zoning bylaw. This workshop will include a presentation by staff on the options and recommendations for zoning the city’s natural areas, floodplain areas, and parks. This will be followed by small group facilitated discussions about the protection of Guelph’s natural areas, the types of uses that are allowed in our parks, the types of buildings and structures that are appropriate next to the city’s rivers. Please attend this session to learn more and be part of a discussion about options for a new zoning bylaw. Register here Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Natural Areas, Open Spaces and Parks See more details Our Community, Our Water pop-up at the Ward 5 Townhall, November 21 Our Community, Our Water pop-up at the Ward 5 Townhall, November 21 November 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mary Phelan Catholic School, 8 Bishop Court, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2R9, Canada 7 p.m. at Mary Phelan Catholic School The City of Guelph and the owners of the Dolime Quarry have reached a potential solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Whether to pursue the proposed solution is an important City Council decision. City Council and City staff are sharing this proposal with our community before Council makes its decision. The City is hosting a series of in-person engagement opportunities for people to learn about the proposed solution and ask questions. October 31, 2019: Breezy Corners, 44 Macdonell Street, 8-9 a.m. November 9, 2019: West End Community Centre, 21 Imperial Road South, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. November 16, 2019: Old Quebec Street Mall, 55 Wyndham Street North, 1-5 p.m. November 21, 2019: Ward 5 Townhall at Mary Phelan Catholic School, 8 Bishop Court, 7 p.m. Other ways to get involved To learn more and get involved, residents can: Visit guelph.ca to read more about the proposed solution Attend the second open house on November 26 at the Holiday Inn Register and join the conversation at haveyoursay.guelph.ca until November 30 Follow #ourcommunityourwater, ask questions and share thoughts on Facebook and Twitter Resources Our Community, Our Water webpage Have your say Guelph For more information Our Community Our Water City of Guelph 519-822-1260 extension 3615 ocow@guelph.ca See more details Ward 5 Town Hall November 21 Ward 5 Town Hall November 21 November 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ontario Mary Phelan Catholic School 8 Bishop Court Join Ward 5 Councillors Leanne Piper and Cathy Downer to talk about: Dolime Quarry – City Staff from the City’s Environmental Services will present on the possible compromise with the quarry owner to protect our water, close the quarry and allow for a residential community to be developed. New Zoning Bylaw Update – Hear about the recommendation in the newly released Discussion Papers regarding rental housing, coach houses, driveway widths and other issues relevant to residents of Ward 5. 2020 Budget – Highlights from the 2020 Capital and Operating Budget. What’s important to you? Hosted by: Councillor Leanne Piper 519-822-1260 extension 2295 leanne.piper@guelph.ca Councillor Cathy Downer 519-822-1260 extension 2294 Mobile: 519-827-8390 cathy.downer@guelph.ca See more details • • • •	22	23 Guelph Farmers' Market Guelph Farmers' Market November 23, 2019 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Guelph Farmers’ Market, 2 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Open Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. One of Guelph’s oldest and well-loved community spaces offers fresh local food, artisanal products and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere year round. Guelph Farmers’ Market continues a tradition of pride and community building supporting the local economy, sustainability and entrepreneurship. See more details •	24
25 City Council City Council November 25, 2019 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, On, N1H 3A1, Canada See more details •	26 Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors November 26, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cutten Fields, 190 College Avenue East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada See more details Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Parking and Driveways Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Parking and Driveways November 26, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Salvation Army Guelph Citadel, 1320 Gordon Street South, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Are you interested in how much land is used for parking or how wide your driveway can be? About this Event We’re reviewing the existing Zoning Bylaw to ensure it aligns with the City’s updated Official Plan, reflects current zoning practices and works for you and your neighbours today and in the future. Really, we’re making sure all the pieces fit together to support our shared vision for growth as laid out in the Official Plan through a new set of rules. Those rules will be identified in the new zoning bylaw. This workshop will include a presentation by staff on the options and recommendations for a new zoning bylaw on parking, driveways and garages. This will be followed by small group facilitated discussions about minimum and maximum amounts of vehicle parking, bicycle parking, electric vehicle parking, and minimum and maximum driveway and garage widths. Please attend this session to learn more and be part of a discussion about options for a new zoning bylaw. Register here Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Parking and Driveways See more details Our Community, Our Water open house Our Community, Our Water open house November 26, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 601 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 3E7, Canada Join us at the Holiday Inn 2 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. The City of Guelph and the owners of the Dolime Quarry have reached a potential solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Whether to pursue the proposed solution is an important City Council decision. City Council and City staff are sharing this proposal with our community before Council makes its decision. The City is hosting the second community open house on November 26, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre. What: Our Community, Our Water open house Where: Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, Wellington Room, 601 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph When: November 26, 2019. Drop-in sessions from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Other ways to get involved To learn more and get involved, residents can: Visit guelph.ca to read more about the proposed solution Attend in-person events with opportunities to ask staff experts questions Register and join the conversation at haveyoursay.guelph.ca until November 30 Follow #ourcommunityourwater, ask questions and share thoughts on Facebook and Twitter Resources Our Community, Our Water webpage Have your say Guelph For more information Our Community Our Water City of Guelph 519-822-1260 extension 3615 ocow@guelph.ca See more details Our Community, Our Water open house Our Community, Our Water open house November 26, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 601 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 3E7, Canada Join us at the Holiday Inn 2 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. The City of Guelph and the owners of the Dolime Quarry have reached a potential solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Whether to pursue the proposed solution is an important City Council decision. City Council and City staff are sharing this proposal with our community before Council makes its decision. The City is hosting the second community open house on November 26, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre. What: Our Community, Our Water open house Where: Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, Wellington Room, 601 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph When: November 26, 2019. Drop-in sessions from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Other ways to get involved To learn more and get involved, residents can: Visit guelph.ca to read more about the proposed solution Attend in-person events with opportunities to ask staff experts questions Register and join the conversation at haveyoursay.guelph.ca until November 30 Follow #ourcommunityourwater, ask questions and share thoughts on Facebook and Twitter Resources Our Community, Our Water webpage Have your say Guelph For more information Our Community Our Water City of Guelph 519-822-1260 extension 3615 ocow@guelph.ca See more details Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Residential Areas Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Residential Areas November 26, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm West End Community Centre, 21 Imperial Road South, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1X3, Canada Are you interested in how Guelph’s residential areas are used or the rules for lodging houses and special needs housing? About this Event We’re reviewing the existing Zoning Bylaw to ensure it aligns with the City’s updated Official Plan, reflects current zoning practices and works for you and your neighbours today and in the future. Really, we’re making sure all the pieces fit together to support our shared vision for growth as laid out in the Official Plan through a new set of rules. Those rules will be identified in the new zoning bylaw. This workshop will include a presentation by staff on the options and recommendations for the types of uses that are allowed in your neighbourhood, how townhouses and apartments can fit into your neighbourhood, and the location and rules for special needs housing, group homes, lodging houses, and accessory apartments . This will be followed by small group facilitated discussions about these topics. Please attend this session to learn more and be part of a discussion about options for a new zoning bylaw. Register here Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Residential Areas See more details • • • • •	27 Special Council - Public Delegations for Tax Supported Operating Budget and Local Boards and Shared Services Budgets Special Council - Public Delegations for Tax Supported Operating Budget and Local Boards and Shared Services Budgets November 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers, 1 Carden St., Guelph, Ontario, Canada See more details Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee Water Conservation and Efficiency Public Advisory Committee November 27, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm City Hall, 1 Carden St, Guelph, On, N1H 3A1, Canada See more details • •	28 Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Residential Areas Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Residential Areas November 28, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Royal Canadian Legion, 57 Watson Parkway South, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Are you interested in how Guelph’s residential areas are used or the rules for lodging houses and special needs housing? About this Event We’re reviewing the existing Zoning Bylaw to ensure it aligns with the City’s updated Official Plan, reflects current zoning practices and works for you and your neighbours today and in the future. Really, we’re making sure all the pieces fit together to support our shared vision for growth as laid out in the Official Plan through a new set of rules. Those rules will be identified in the new zoning bylaw. This workshop will include a presentation by staff on the options and recommendations for the types of uses that are allowed in your neighbourhood, how townhouses and apartments can fit into your neighbourhood, and the location and rules for special needs housing, group homes, lodging houses, and accessory apartments . This will be followed by small group facilitated discussions about these topics. Please attend this session to learn more and be part of a discussion about options for a new zoning bylaw. Register here Zoning Bylaw Review Workshop – Residential Areas See more details •	29	30 Guelph Farmers' Market Guelph Farmers' Market November 30, 2019 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Guelph Farmers’ Market, 2 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Open Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. One of Guelph’s oldest and well-loved community spaces offers fresh local food, artisanal products and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere year round. Guelph Farmers’ Market continues a tradition of pride and community building supporting the local economy, sustainability and entrepreneurship. See more details •

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