Pedestrian Crossovers will be installed at Old Simcoe Road and Doctor Archer Drive, and at Simcoe Street and Paxton Street in Port Perry, according to the Township of Scugog.
New pedestrian signals will be installed at Hwy 7/12 and Cragg Road in Greenbank. As well as over $100,000 will be invested in sidewalk repair and replacement across Scugog.
Some $9.5 million us being invested in infrastructure. More than 90 roads and other infrastructure projects are either underway or nearing completion in Scugog this year.
The update on all roads, facility, and parks construction currently underway in 2022, was presented at a council meeting on June 27 by staff.
“Thank you to staff for providing such a tremendous update on the status of active and upcoming projects and initiatives improving our roads, sidewalks, new playgrounds and parks and new pedestrian cross walks. I am very proud of the hard work of both council and staff in delivering so much despite the pandemic and related challenges. Thank you for all your efforts,” said Mayor Bobbie Drew of Scugog.
The Township of Scugog is the second largest geographic area of the eight regional municipalities with 413 centreline kilometres (km) of road network under the purview of a small staff compliment. In addition to the local network, Scugog also has many regional and provincial highways that are receiving upgrades and improvements.
Based on budget planning and road safety reviews, many improvements to roads, bridges and sidewalks have been prioritized, said a township statement.
Highlights of the capital program include:
- Gravel resurfacing for 10 local roads totaling 25.5 km
- Second Access to Scugog Island design and public consultation summer 2022
- Preventative maintenance across approximately 4 km of roads
- Port Perry Boat Launch resurfacing – Completion summer 2022
- Scugog Line 12 Bridge rehabilitation – Completion summer 2022
- Scugog Line 8 Bridge – Environmental assessment and design underway
- Jobb Road Bridge – Design underway, construction planned 2023
- New Pedestrian trail along Old Rail Line – in partnership with Kawartha Conservation, summer 2022
- New accessible playground in Palmer Park
- Playground replacement in Seagrave Park
- New Park in Cawkers Creek subdivision
- Replacement of the picnic shelter for Joe Fowler
- Replacement of the refrigeration pipes at SCRC Pad 1
- New Electric Vehicle charging stations at SCRC and municipal office
In addition to roads, parks and bridges, pedestrian safety remains a top priority.
The capital program, investment in improving roads, infrastructure, facilities and new amenities like parks and trails makes up the focus of the Scugog Capital Budget and is intended to provide valuable improvements serving our Scugog residents. For the complete list of capital projects and initiatives as well as a copy of the presentation, visit scugog.ca/projects.