Building and Construction Projects

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Rotary Park - began August 2024

The Rotary Park project, approved by Orangeville council in June of 2022, is planned over six phases:

• watermain work - completed 2024
• play structure - old structure removed August 2024
  • consultation on the new play structure began in June 2025
  • a public survey was conducted to review three proposed designs in June 2025
  • design three was awarded for the new play structure
  • consultation completed with contractors, the Rotary Club and the Town's Accessibility Committee
• tennis and pickle ball courts
• parking lot
• sports fields (baseball and soccer)
• club house structural assessment

The Town is currently consulting with a private sector contractor, RK & Associates Consulting Inc.

Next steps

The Town is currently sourcing contractors for the next phases of construction. The timelines below  may shift based on external factors. 

Anticipated late 2026:

• playground
• shade structures
• washroom
• pickleball courts
• Idyllwilde parking lot

Anticipated 2027:

• Rotary parking lot
• tennis courts

Temporary off-leash dog park (new)

Off-leash dog parks are an important part of recreational spaces across many communities, including Orangeville. Many dog owners use these parks to make sure their pets receive enough exercise. Off-leash parks also provide a safe space for animals to run, play and socialize with other dogs.

In early 2024, the Town began the process of re-locating the current off-leash dog park located on north side of Hansen Road as it is being re-developed into new homes. 

Project background

The owner of the land hosting the current temporary off-leash dog park provided notice in 2024 that we will need to move the park to another location when they move forward with development.

• multiple locations were deemed unsuitable for the dog park relocation
• Town owned property north of Hansen Boulevard on County Road 16 has been secured as the location for the new temporary off-leash dog park
• the new location is considered temporary

Current project progress

• construction began late 2025 after securing a permit from Dufferin County to install the driveway access
• spring 2026: grading is finished and ready for next steps to help create greenspace in the park. Fencing has been installed and the parking lot is completed. Driveway will be installed when the weather permits.
• summer 2026: more features may be added if the project allows for it

Next steps

• install culvert and driveway
• installation of signage for off-leash dog park rules
• hydro-seeding the area for grass growth

Orangeville Fire station – 10 Commerce Road

The Town of Orangeville is moving forward with the construction of a new fire station to support the continued growth of our community and enhance emergency response capabilities. This modern facility is designed to meet current and future operational needs, providing firefighters with improved training, equipment storage and living spaces while ensuring faster, more efficient service delivery to residents. The project reflects the Town’s commitment to public safety, sustainability and long-term infrastructure planning, serving as a critical asset in protecting the community for generations to come.

Project background

• to replace an aging facility that no longer meets health, safety and operational needs of the Orangeville Fire Service and that meets accessibility, sustainability and code requirements
• to provide a modern facility with space for training, operations and emergency coordination
• to create a safer and more efficient work environment for firefighters

Current project progress

The project is currently in the early stages of construction. Work began in January 2026. 

• preliminary site groundwork and site fencing – January 2026
• excavation and grading of the building footprint – February 2026 
• construction trailer installed and hydro connection completed – January 2026
• heavy equipment mobilized on-site for grading and site preparation – January 2026
• grading and groundwork activities underway, with subcontractors mobilized – February 2026
• initial coordination meetings held to confirm timelines, materials and building systems (e.g., doors, security, IT, communications) – February 2026

Next steps

• complete site grading and excavation of the building footprint – spring 2026
• begin foundation work and underground servicing – spring/summer 2026
• start structural construction of the fire station building – summer 2026

Stormwater management facility – Young Pond rehabilitation and liner replacement

The Town of Orangeville is undertaking rehabilitation work and replacing the liner at one of our stormwater management facilities on Young Court. This project follows a 2025 report that identified the need for rehabilitation. A consultant was engaged in the fall of 2025, and a subsequent investigation revealed the facility was not operating as intended.

We determined that replacing the liner is essential for the facility to effectively provide water quality treatment. Starting in the summer of 2026, the Town will hire a vendor to execute these tasks to restore and enhance the facility's design.

Project background

• sediment removal to restore facility capacity and improve water quality
• clearing of inlets, outlets and control structure orifices to ensure proper drainage
• geosynthetic liner replacement to restore permanent pool levels

Current project progress

The project is currently in the final stages of design, with work expected to begin in the summer of 2026. 

Next steps

• consultant secured in fall 2025 to begin detailed investigative work
• consultant to provide design findings winter 2026
• tender document to be completed by early spring 2026
• construction to begin early summer 2026

Mill Creek rehabilitation and multi-use trailway development

Project background

Mill Creek, between Bythia Street and Dawson Road, is being rehabilitated to improve flood resilience, restore the creek channel, and upgrade key infrastructure. In addition, the railway corridor between Broadway and Townline is being converted into a multi-use trail to improve connectivity throughout the Town.

The Mill Creek rehabilitation work includes streambank and channel stabilization, installation of a new pedestrian bridge, and upgrades to critical Town infrastructure using natural and bioengineered methods.

The multi-use trail project includes construction of a compacted stone dust trail, development of trailhead entrances with benches, bicycle racks, and repair stations, as well as tree planting and other naturalization work along more than 2 kilometers of trail.

Current project progress information

The project is in the final stages of planning with work beginning in summer 2026 with completion expected by winter 2026 for both the Mill creek and trailway portions of the project. 

West sector reservoir rehabilitation

The west sector reservoir (WSR) elevated storage tank located on the edge of B-Line was constructed in 1998. The WSR has the largest capacity of all the storage reservoirs in the Orangeville drinking water system with a volume of 5.68 ML (1.25 million imperial gallons). Due to the age and critical nature of the water storage facilities, rehabilitation is required to:

• extend the service life of each facility
• bring the infrastructure to a state of good repair in order to provide safe and secure water storage

Project background

What is a reservoir?

The reservoir and its water storage tank is a critical part of our Town’s infrastructure, supporting our water supply system for residents and businesses, and providing crucial water flow for our fire hydrants.

Why this work matters

This work is necessary to ensure we can continue serving the needs of Orangeville residents. Once the work is complete, the lifespan is approximately 20 years.

These rehabilitation efforts will include:

• sandblasting and cleaning of the exterior
• removal and replacement of interior liner
• steel repairs to the interior tank
• future repainting of the exterior

Current project progress information

This summer, we’re beginning the rehabilitation of our west sector reservoir’s water storage tank. This work ensures we are able to serve the needs of our residents. We anticipate the work will take place over two phases: the remainder of 2026, and spring/summer 2027.

• The private sector contractor, BGL Contractors Corp. has been working steadily and continuously toward preparing the site for sandblasting to begin.
  • The exterior scaffolding had to be completed first to provide safe access around the tank.
  • Once the exterior scaffolding was in place, the interior scaffolding then had to be fully assembled before sandblasting activities could safely proceed.
  • Sandblasting cannot begin until the required access, containment, and safety measures are fully in place.
• This work is weather-dependent and must be completed during suitable warm-weather conditions.
• Completing the sandblasting during the current construction window is important to maintain the overall project schedule.
• Delaying the start of sandblasting could create schedule impacts for subsequent work activities, including surface preparation, coating, curing times, inspections, and related restoration work.
• The contractor is working within a limited seasonal construction window, and the work needs to advance before colder weather conditions affect the ability to complete the required coating and rehabilitation activities.
• The Town recognizes that sandblasting is noisy and may be disruptive; however, this phase is temporary and required as part of the rehabilitation work.

Noise and construction hours

To help reduce disruption, the Town required the contractor to install a noise-reduction structure around the work area and to follow a noise-control plan. Under the Town’s noise bylaw, construction noise is permitted: 

• Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• statutory holidays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What to expect after this phase

Coating removal is planned over two weeks, after which work at the site will be quieter. This work does not affect drinking water service in the surrounding area. 

• After the sandblasting is completed, the contractor will start doing interior metal repairs and welding. 
• Install proper antenna mounts on the tower.
• Start replacing the interior coating. The interior coating helps protect the tank and maintain water quality. Because the tank holds drinking water, the new coating must meet provincial safety requirements and be approved for use in drinking water systems.

Funding information

ICIP Green Stream funding shared with the Federal Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario.

Hansen Boulevard connection

The alignment of Hansen Boulevard was planned through a municipal class environmental assessment completed through 2006-2007.

The western stretch of Hansen Boulevard, between Blind Line and Veteran’s Way, has been constructed in incremental segments over a 10-year period. Segments were completed as surrounding residential subdivision developments were constructed, by the project developers.

Segments completed to date (February 2024) include: 

• Eastern segment near Blind Line and Meyer Drive and Mason Street (Plan 7M-42), completed in 2008; 
• Western segment adjacent to Veteran’s Way and the western leg of Parkinson Crescent (Plan 7M-47), completed in 2012; and 
• West-central segment near Drew Brown Boulevard and the eastern leg of Parkinson Crescent (Plan 7M-70), completed in 2016. 
• The road also crosses over a tributary of the Lower Monora Creek. This crossing was designed by the Town and constructed in 2023 in anticipation of the completion of the road. 

The last remaining stretch of Hansen Boulevard falls within future subdivision lands owned by the developer. 

Why was the work not completed before?

• The developer was unable to proceed with building the subdivision, as it requires the sale of homes within the development to begin. Construction economy and the current challenges in the real estate market have delayed this. Similar delays have occurred in other jurisdictions.
• The Town cannot build the road itself as the lands are owned by the developer, not the Town.
• Provisions can be put in place to allow construction to be completed in a timely matter, such as the Town completing approvals. When the developer is ready to move forward, all the steps are in place from the Town’s end for them to proceed.

September 2025 update: work began the week of September 10, 2025 on the next phase of the Hansen Boulevard subdivision by Great Gulf. Internal road construction will eventually include the Hansen Boulevard connection. 

December 2025 update: paving on a portion of Hansen Boulevard, allowing access to the new subdivision for construction vehicles began. This portion of the road is not the full connection, and is not useable by the public, but is the first step towards next phases of the project.

More information will be updated here as available.