Construction Projects

Project Details:

North Rock Group has been contracted by the Town for watermain relining and road rehabilitation on Heathwood Heights Drive located between Bathurst Street and Tribbling Crescent. It is anticipated that the work will commence at the beginning of May and be completed at the end of July. 

The proposed works include:

Watermain Relining:

• Supply temporary water to residents affected by the watermain relining.
• Clean the inside of the watermain to remove accumulated mineral deposits.
• Install a new watermain lining to structurally support and renew the existing watermain.
• Replace the existing valves and fire hydrants.

Road Rehabilitation:

• Full curb replacement on Heathwood Heights, Gowan Lane, Hillary Place, and Williamson Terrace.
• Sidewalk repair on Heathwood Heights.
• Replace catchbasin and maintenance hole lids.
• Full asphalt replacement on Heathwood Heights.
• Mill and overlay 50mm of asphalt including base repairs on Gowan Lane, Hillary Place, and Williamson Terrace.
• Restore of speed bumps.

Project Location Map:

Contact:

For questions or additional information please contact Michael Nicholas, Contract Administrator, Engineering and Capital Delivery Division, Planning and Development Services at 365-500-3116 or email MNicholas@aurora.ca

Project Details:

Road construction improvements are coming to a number of roads around Town, rehabilitating pavement, curbs and sidewalks. Work is set to begin early May and continue through to October. 

Construction Project: AM0363 and AM0364

Road Rehabilitation will commence on the following roads:

• Marsh Harbour
• McClenny Drive
• Timpson Drive
• Dinsmore Terrace
• Beatty Crescent
• Babcock Blvd
• Seaton Drive
• Teasdale Court
• Simmons Crescent
• Sandfield Drive
• Edwards Street
• Wells Street
• Traffic Signal Modifications at Yonge Street and Henderson Drive Intersection.

Project Location Map:

For more information on project location, visit our construction project page.

Contact:

Project Updates

July 15, 2024: Project Updates have been moved to engageaurora.ca/poplarcrescent

June 27, 2024: Trisan has begun construction. Tree protection and silt fence are currently being installed. On July 2 Trisan will begin installing the storm sewers. They will start at the top of Poplar Crescent near the pool parking lot. 

June 17, 2024: Trisan Construction has confirmed that their equipment and material will mobilize during the last week of June (next week). Excavation and road closures will begin July 2nd. Road closure details will be provided to Poplar Crescent residents via email from the condo presidents. 

June 10, 2024: Trisan Construction has confirmed that construction should start during the last week of June. 

May 17, 2024: The Town and Trisan Construction are currently working through preconstruction details. We anticipate that construction will start in the second week of June. 

May 2, 2024: It is very important for residents in the Poplar Crescent community to grant permission to GPM Environmental to perform a pre-construction inspection. If vibrations from construction cause damage to your home you will be able to use this inspection report to prove that the damage was caused by the contractor. This inspection is not mandatory and denying entry to your home will not reduce your legal rights. It's important to note that cities in Ontario do not get involved in disputes between contractors and homeowners for damage that was caused during construction. This dispute is between the homeowner and the contractor only. That being said, this inspection is free and at the very least, homeowners should allow GPM Environmental to take pictures of the exterior.   

April 23, 2024: Trisan Construction has been awarded the project. Preconstruction condition assessments will be starting shortly. Residents in the Poplar Crescent area will receive a letter from GPM Environmental. Residents are encouraged to respond to the letter and allow GPM Environmental to perform a condition assessment of their home. If there are any damages from vibrations or any construction activity, the condition assessment will be used to settle the claim quickly. 

Project Details

The Poplar Crescent Reconstruction Project includes the following works:

• Replacement of the existing 150mm diameter watermain with a new 200mm diameter PVC watermain, complete with water services to the property line;
• Replacement of the existing sanitary sewer systems with new sanitary sewers, maintenance holes and sanitary services to the property line;
• Replacement of the existing storm sewer systems with new storm sewers, maintenance holes, catchbasins and storm services to the property line;
• Replacement of concrete sidewalks and concrete curb and gutter;
• Reconstruction of the road structure including new granular road base and two layers of asphalt;
• Replacement of driveway aprons and private road entrances up to the property line; and
• Restoration of grassed boulevard areas.

Project Location Map

Public Information Centre (PIC)

A Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on January 11, 2024 between 5 and 7pm at Aurora Town Hall. Please see the following links for copies of the PIC notice letter that was mailed to neighbourhood property owners and the PIC Presentation Boards:

• PIC Notice Letter
• PIC Presentation Boards

Contact

For questions or additional information please contact:
Steven Ferro, Contract Administrator 
Planning and Development Services - Engineering Division
Town of Aurora
365-500-3120
sferro@aurora.ca

This will serve as formal notification of construction at the intersection of Leslie Street and Vandorf Sideroad in the Town of Aurora.

Description:

• Removal of a raised portion of land (berm) on the southwest corner of the intersection
• This work will improve sight lines for vehicles and increase safety for all road users

Duration:

• Late April 2023 to September 2023

Impacts to travellers:

• Road work will occur on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The road will remain open to through traffic; however, lane restrictions will be required to complete road improvements
• Access to homes and businesses will be maintained

If you have any questions about this project, please contact:

• Senior Project Manager, David Atkins, at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75948 or david.atkins@york.ca
• Construction Administrator, Sharon Boyles, at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75286 or sharon.boyles@york.ca

For after-hours emergencies, please contact York Region’s Roads and Traffic Operations Centre at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200.

For general inquiries, please contact Transportation Operations at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000 or via email at transportation@york.ca

Project Details: The project consists of the replacement of existing twin barrel corrugated steel pipe (CSP) storm culvert with a concrete box culvert which encompasses a wildlife tunnel for the safe passage of local turtle species crossing the roadway. This project also includes installation of wildlife fencing, nesting areas on the south boulevard along Salamander Pond, new guard rails on the north boulevard, and stone retaining walls to address slope stability issues and reinforce the structural integrity of the culvert and channel.  

Project Location Map: 

PIC Information Display Board: View here

PIC Comments Form: Complete this form to provide your comments on the proposed project.

Contact: Should you have any concerns or require any additional information, please contact:

Jeremy Carnovale
Construction Projects Administrator 
Town of Aurora Engineering Division
Phone: (365)-500-3119
Email: jcarnovale@aurora.ca