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See the tables below to find information about current construction projects in the Municipality.
2025 Capital Projects
2024 Capital Projects
2023 Capital Projects
Public Works - Construction Projects
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Porter Subdivision Reconstruction - Phase 1 | Storm, WM, Roads, Curb and Sidewalks | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Active - Finalizing Construction | Tanner Stanton |
| Porters Subdivision Watermain Replacement - Phase 2 | Watermain, Storm, Curb and Sidewalks | May 2023 | November 2023 | Active - Finalizing Tender | Tanner Stanton |
| Hamilton Road/ Oakwood Drive Sanitary Trunk Sewer Installation | Sanitary, Roads, Curb and Sidwalks | March 2023 | May 2023 | Active - Finalizing Construction | Tanner Stanton |
| Oakwood Place Reconstruction | Storm, Sanitary, WM, Roads, Curb | March 2023 | May 2023 | Active - Finalizing Construction | Tanner Stanton |
| Woodvale Drive Sanitary Sewer Repair | Replacing settled Sanitary Sewer Pipe | March 2023 | June 2023 | Active - Tender Preparation | Tanner Stanton |
| Bridge and Culvert Work | (Bridge #26) Waterproofing Deck, asphalt. (Culver #132) Replacement | June 2023 | August 2023 | Ongoing | Jake McKillop |
| Minnie Street - Realignment of CN track approaches | Road & Sidewalk- Grade Realignment of approaches to CN Tracks | TBD | TBD | Active | Tanner Stanton |
| Traffic Counter | Purchasing Traffic Counters to update classification of roads | January 2023 | April 2023 | Soliciting Quotes | Jake McKillop |
| Thorndale South Trunk Watermain - Foxborough Subdivision | Watermain Installation | TBD | TBD | Deferred | Kevin Willson |
| Dorchester Water Treatment Baffle Replacement | Drinking water storage repair | TBD | TBD | Active | Kevin Willson |
| Thorndale EST - Interior and exterior Tank Cleaning | Cleaning and inspection of Thorndale Elevated Storage Tank | 2023 | 2023 | Active | Kevin Willson |
| Dorchester Water Plant HLP-1 rebuild | Replacing internal components of High Lift Pump #1 | 2023 | 2023 | Active | Kevin Willson |
| Dorchester Shallow Wells Supply Expansion | Increase well suppy capacity | Ongoing | TBD | Ongoing | Kevin Willson |
| Dorchester Water Storage Mixers | THM reduction program | TBD | TBD | Active | Kevin Willson |
Public Works - Design & Investigative Projects
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Thorndale Industrial Park Watermain Looping Design | Thorndale Industrial Park Watermain 300mm Looping Design | TBD | TBD | Deferred | Kevin Willson |
| Watermain South CN/ Rosewood Crossing 300mm | 300mm Watermain South CN/ Rosewood Crossing | TBD | TBD | Deferred | Kevin Willson |
| Dorchester Groundwater Management Supply | Increase well supply capacity | ongoing | 2023 | Active | Kevin Willson |
| Thorndale WTP EA Study | Future expansion/replacement for Thorndale WTF | 2023 | 2023 | Active | Kevin Willson |
| Thorndale WWTP - Class EA | Class EA for a Thorndale WWTP Expansion | 2023 | 2026 | TBD | Kevin Willson |
| Porters Subdivision Watermain Replacement - Phase 3 | Replacement of Watermain from Carl Street to St. Davids Public School | 2023 | 2023 | Active | Tanner Stanton |
| Dorchester WTF - UV system upgrade design and treatment optimization (THM/ HAA Reduction) | Study to include design/ replacement of UV disinfection system as well as treatment option to reduce THM/HAA's | 2023 | 2023 | Active | Kevin Willson |
Public Works - Fleet Services
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Zero Turn Lawn Mower Replacement | Replacement Unit | 2023 | 2023 | Soliciting Quotes | Devon Brown |
| Fire Department Rescue Truck Replacement | Replacement Unit | 2023 | 2023 | Active - Tender Preparation | Colin Shewell |
| Water Tank | Replacement Unit | 2023 | 2023 | Soliciting Quotes | Jake McKillop |
Community Services & Facilities - FlightExec Centre
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Expansion Project - Senior Centre, VON & Auditorium | Renovation/addition to Senior Centre and VON, with upgrades to Auditorium. | 2022 | Spring 2024 | In Progress | Steve MacDonald |
| Wireless Access Point Replacement | Replace/upgrade W.A.P. to improve WiFi signal strength. | Feb 2023 | Spring 2023 | Not Started | Devon Brown |
| Engineer Study - SWM - Gym & Parking Lot | Assess existing storm water mgmt including potential leak/flood risks. | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 | Not Started | Steve MacDonald |
| SWM - Remediation for Gym & Parking Lot | Address any issues from engineer study to eliminate floods risks. | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Not Started | Steve MacDonald |
| Engineer Study - 3 SWM drains - North Parking Lot | Design, engineer and contract work to address 3 storm water drain pipes. | Spring 2023 | Fall 2023 | Not Started | Steve MacDonald |
| Dehumidifier Repair | Replace AHU burner (burner, motor & blower) and further diagnostics & training. | January 2023 | Spring 2023 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
| Security Cameras Upgrades | Continued replacement of aging cameras that are no longer performing optimally. | February 2023 | Summer 2023 | Not Started | Devon Brown |
| Repairs to Roof over Flooder Room and DR #8 | Repairs/restoration to this leaking roof portion which will extend useful life. | February 2023 | Summer 2023 | Not Started | Devon Brown |
Community Services & Facilities - Thorndale Lions Community Centre
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Internet/Wifi Improvements | Additional hardware to improve connectivity. | January 2023 | Spring 2023 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
| Lobby Monitor | 50" monitor for lobby, will display bookings, etc. | February 2023 | April 2023 | Not Started | Devon Brown |
| Security Cameras | Install video security system at our newest facility. | January 2023 | April 2023 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
Community Services & Facilities - Parks & Trails
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Connectivity and laptop for Aquatics Staff. | Enable aquatics staff to access internet and department software from pool building. | Spring 2023 | Spring 2023 | Not Started | Devon Brown |
| ORC Security | Security measures in response to vandalism issues at this facility. | 2022 | Spring 2023 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
| Thorndale Dog Park | Dog park being created for Thorndale. | 2022 | Summer 2023 | In Progress | Steve MacDonald |
| Fencing - Various | Annual repairs, maintenance and additions to fencing at our parks, trails & facilities. | Spring 2023 | Fall 2023 | Not Started | Devon Brown |
| Playground - Various | Annual improvements and replacements, will include addition to Crampton Park. | January 2023 | Summer 2023 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
| Thorndale Park - Sidewalk Extension | New sidewalk from poultry building to playground. | January 2023 | Spring 2023 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
| Trails - Various | 2023 to include extension to railway trail and continued repairs to crib walls at Mill Pond trail. | Spring 2023 | Fall 2023 | Not Started | Devon Brown |
| Catherine St. Predestrian Bridge | Replace aging pedestrian bridge. | Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 | Not Started | Devon Brown |
Community Services & Facilities - Sports Fields
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Artificial Turf Maintenance Equipment | Pull-behind groomer and manual tools to maintain the artificial turf. | February 2023 | April 2023 | Not Started | Devon Brown |
Community Services & Facilities - Other (Fleet, Municipal Office, Cemetery)
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Zero-Turn Lawn Mower | Replacement of Unit #5 | January 2023 | March 2023 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
| Municipal Office - Building Condition & Risk Assessment | Conduct building condition assessment and risk assessment on facility. | February 2023 | June 2023 | Not Started | Steve MacDonald |
| Municipal Office - Site Work | Engineer, design and construction including - paving, curbs, SWM, water service, sanitary and more. | February 2023 | Summer 2023 | In Progress | Steve MacDonald |
| Municipal Office - E.V. Charging Station | Install EV charging station for office visitors, as part of larger site work project. | February 2023 | Summer 2023 | Not Started | Steve MacDonald |
| Dorchester Union Cemetery - Cement | Cement pad and concrete brick barriers for maintenance area. | January 2023 | Spring 2023 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
2022 Capital Projects
Community Services & Facilities - FlightExec Centre
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| FlightExec Centre Security Measures | Upgrade some existing security cameras with reduced image clarity | March 2202 | May 2202 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
| FlightExec Centre Engineer Study | Investigate storm water management concerns in north parking lot and with drainage above/around gymnasium | TBD | TBD | Not Active | Steve MacDonald |
| FlightExec Centre SWM Remediation | Address storm water management concerns above/around gymnasium based on results from engineer study | March 2022 | TBD | Creating tender document | Steve MacDonald |
| FlightExec Centre Dehumidifier | Repair dehumidifier for arena ice surfaces, which will prolong useful life of this unit. | February 2022 | April 2022 | Parts on Order | Devon Brown |
Community Services & Facilities - Parks and Trails
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PROJECT NAME |
SCOPE |
ANTICIPATED START DATE |
ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE |
STATUS |
PROJECT CONTACT |
| Accessible Playground | Build an accessible/inclusive playground at Dorchester Park | January 2022 | July 2022 | Equipment on Order | Steve MacDonald |
| Phase 2 - Walking Path Lights | Install second (and final) phase of walking path lights at Dorchester Park | Sept 2021 | May 2022 | Parts on back order | Devon Brown |
| Thorndale Dog Park | Build dog park in Thorndale | April 2022 | TBD | Forming Committee | Steve MacDonald |
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Parking Lot |
Build gravel parking lot beside Agnes St. road extension at Thorndale Park | February 2022 | TBD | Pricing Materials | Devon Brown |
|
Entrance Laneway |
Create new entrance to Crampton Park from Crampton Drive once surplus portion of land adjacent to this park is sold | TBD | TBD | Pending sale of surplus land | Devon Brown |
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Annual Fencing Budget |
2022 fencing maintenance will include work at Thorndale Park and at ORC for parking and four ball concerns at soccer pitch #5 | March 2022 | TBD | In Progresss | Devon Brown |
|
Annual Playground Budget |
Install new playground at Crampton Park, with balance to budget to address any required repairs at all locations | TBD | TBD | Not Active | Devon Brown |
| Ec. Dev Festive Lights | Purchase festive light displays to hang on walking path lights at Dorchester Park | TBD | TBD | Not Active | Devon Brown |
| Annual Trails Budget | Includes maintenance/upgrades to Thorndale Park and Mill Pond Trails | TBD | TBD | Not Active | Devon Brown |
| Trails Mill Pond Crib Walls | Repairs and replacement of various crib walls at Mill Pond trails due to erosion | April 2022 | July 2022 | Set to Start | Devon Brown |
Community Services & Facilities - Sport Fields
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Ball Diamonds Artificial Turf Diamond | Build new/second ball diamond at the Outdoor Recreation Complex, with artificial turf | January 2022 | Summer 2022 | Various items on order, breaking ground late March | Steve MacDonald |
| Ball Diamonds Dorchester Infield Upgrade | Convert infield for diamonds #3 and #4 at Dorchester Park to clay | March 2022 | April 2022 | Planning/Scheduling | Devon Brown |
| Ball Diamonds Thorndale Infield Upgrade | Convert infield for diamonds #3 at Thorndale Park to clay | March 2022 | April 2022 | Planning/Scheduling | Devon Brown |
| Ball Diamonds ORC Security Measures | Install security system at Outdoor Recreation Complex | TBD | TBD | Not Active | Devon Brown |
| ORC Soccer Covered Benches | Install covered benches for full size soccer pitch at the Outdoor Recreation Complex | February 2022 | April 2022 | On Order | Devon Brown |
Community Services & Facilities - Thorndale Lions Community Centre
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Thorndale Lions CC - Fire & Security Measures | Install fire monitoring and security system for this new facility | March 2022 | April 2022 | In Progress | Devon Brown |
| Thorndale Lions CC Display Cases | Display cases for meeting room #3, to provide space to exhibit community-related items. | Jan 2022 | April 2022 | On Order | Steve MacDonald |
| Thorndale Lions CC Various | Window tinting for meeting rooms, plumbing for floor scrubber, small kitchen wares. | Jan 2022 | April 2022 | Complete except for Kitchen wares, on order | Devon Brown |
| Thorndale Fieldhouse Security Measures | Install security camera in response to ongoing vandalism at this new facility | January 2022 | April 2022 | Components on order | Devon Brown |
Community Services & Facilities - Other (Municipal Office, Senior Centre, Dorchester Library & Cemetery)
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PROJECT NAME |
SCOPE |
ANTICIPATED START DATE |
ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE |
STATUS |
PROJECT CONTACT |
| Senior Centre Architectural/ Engineering Plans | Production of architectural and engineering plans and technical documents which will then be used to solicit bids for addition to Senior Centre in 2023 | March 2022 | September 2022 | Creating bid document | Steve MacDonald |
| Municipal Office Parking Lot | Re-pave and add curbs to parking lot once underground is completed in relation to upcoming work at neighbouring school | TBD | TBD | Pending completion of other site work | Steve MacDonald |
| Municipal Office EV Charging Station | Install duo electronic vehicle charging station for municipal office parking lot in conjunction with the paving project | TBD | TBD | Pending completion of other site work | Steve MacDonald |
| Dorchester Library Roof Replacement | Replace peaked and flat roof | January | TBD | In Progress | Devon Brown |
| Dorchester Cemetery Columbarium | New columbarium for south cremation garden | March | TBD | In Progress | Devon Brown |
Public Works - Construction Projects
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| King Street - Sanitary Sewer Construction | Finalizing 2021 construction restoration in 2022 | Ongoing | March 2022 | Completed | Tanner Stanton |
| Porter Subdivision Reconstruction - Phase 1 | Storm, WM, Roads, Curb and Sidewalks | July 2022 | December 2022 | Finalizing Construction | Tanner Stanton |
| Hamilton Road/Oakwood Drive Sanitary Trunk Sewer Installation | Sanitary, Roads, Curb and Sidewalks | July 2022 | December 2022 | Ongoing | Tanner Stanton |
| Oakwood Place Reconstruction | Storm, Sanitary, WM, Roads, Curb | July 2022 | December 2022 | Ongoing | Tanner Stanton |
| Fairview Road Bridge #26 - Repairs and Rehabilitation | Bridge Deck Repairs, Installation of Barriers | June 2022 | August 2022 | Complete | Jake McKillop |
| Minnie Street - Realignment of CN Track Approaches | Road & Sidewalk - Grade realignment of approaches to CN tracks | TBD | TBD | TBD | Tanner Stanton |
| Byron Ave Resurfacing | Mill and resurface top coat of asphalt | TBD | TBD | Complete | Jake McKillop |
| Park Lane & Countryside Lane - Resurface & SW Repairs | Shave and pave, sidewalk panel replacements | TBD | TBD | Complete | Jake McKillop |
| Heritage Road, Thompson Drive, Purple Hill Road - Gravel Upgrades | Gravel road upgrades | July 2022 | August 2022 | Complete | Jake McKillop |
| North Street Resurfacing | Shave and pave | May 2022 | August 2022 | Complete | Jake McKillop |
| Thorndale South Trunk Watermain - Foxborough Subdivision | Watermain installation | TBD | TBD | Deferred | Kevin Willson |
| Landfill Pond - Sediment Removal | Removal of suspended solids | 2022 | 2022 | Complete | Kevin Willson |
| Dorchester Water Treatment Baffle Replacement | Drinking water storage repairs | TBD | TBD | Deferred | Kevin Willson |
| Thorndale Well #2 Pump | New pump to allow for higher flow rates in Thorndale | 2022 | 2022 | Complete | Kevin Willson |
| Dorchester Shallow Wells Supply Expansion | Increase well supply capacity | Ongoing | TBD | Ongoing | Kevin Willson |
| Dorchester Water Storage Mixers | THM reduction program | TBD | TBD | Not Active | Kevin Willson |
Public Works - Design & Investigative Projects
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| Thorndale Industrial Park Watermain Looping Design | Thorndale industrial park watermain 300mm looping design | TBD | TBD | Deferred | Kevin Willson |
| Watermain South CN/Rosewood Crossing 300mm | 300mm Watermain South CN/ Rosewood Crossing | TBD | TBD | Deferred | Kevin Willson |
| Dale Drive Watermain Replacement | Watermain Replacement | 2022 | 2022 | Complete | Kevin Willson |
| Wastewater Design - North on Mill to Christie & Westerly to Wheeler | 300mm watermain design - North on Mill to Christie & Westerly to Wheeler | TBD | TBD | Deferred | Kevin Willson |
| Dorchester Groundwater Management Supply | Increase well supply capacity | Ongoing | 2023 | Active | Kevin Willson |
| Minnie Street Watermain Replacement | Watermain Replacement | 2022 | 2022 | Complete | Kevin Willson |
| Thorndale WTP EA Study | Future expansion/replacement for Thorndale WTF | Spring 2022 | 2023 | Active | Kevin Willson |
Public Works - Fleet Services Projects
| PROJECT NAME | SCOPE | ANTICIPATED START DATE | ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE | STATUS | PROJECT CONTACT |
| 2002 963C Cat Crawler/ Loader Replacement | Replacement Unit | 2022 | 2022 | Complete | Kevin Willson |
| 2010 New Holland Tractor Replacement | Replacement Unit | 2021 | 2022 | Complete | Jake McKillop |
| 2013 John Deere Tractor Backhoe Replacement | Replacement Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Anticipating Jan 2023 Tender | Jake McKillop |
| New 1/2 ton pick up truck for Recreation Department | New Truck Addition | 2022 | 2022 | Complete | Jake McKillop |
| New Water Tank for Construction Activities | Replacement Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Ongoing | Jake McKillop |
| Front Plow and Rear Salter Unit | Replacement Unit | 2022 | 2022 | Complete | Devon Brown |
| New Tandem Plow Truck | Replacement Unit | Ongoing | March 2022 | Ordered - Waiting for Delivery | Jake McKillop |