_McKay Road West Improvements & Veteran’s Drive Trunk Watermain Project
Notice of Digital Public Information Centre
The ProjectThe City of Barrie has completed a design project for infrastructure improvements that support growth and development in south-west Barrie. The proposed infrastructure improvements include:A new 1200mm diameter sanitary trunk sewer and 400mm diameter watermain along McKay Road from 800 meters west of Veteran’s Drive to 325 meters east of Veteran’s Drive.McKay Road expansion to five (5) lanes including raised medians, new concrete sidewalks, boulevard cycle track, and stormwater management improvements.Intersection upgrades at the McKay Road and Veteran’s Drive intersection, including new traffic signals and auxiliary turning lanes.A new 500mm diameter watermain along Veteran’s Drive from Salem Road to McKay Road.
This project will facilitate development in the Salem Secondary Plan area. The project was originally examined during the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process completed in 2017. This project has advanced through all design phases with construction planned to start in March 2022.
Public Information Centre (PIC)
The purpose of this Public Information Centre is to present an overview of the project to the residents directly affected or persons/groups/agencies that may be interested in the project.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City is hosting a virtual event. A pre-recorded presentation will be posted on Barrie.ca and the City’s Youtube page.
For information about the project, access to the PIC Presentation, and the Digital Comment Form please visit the City’s website, Road Construction Projects section at:
Barrie.ca/Roadwork
The PIC information will be posted on Thursday, February 3, 2022
How to Participate
You may submit your comments until Thursday, February 17, 2022. If you do not have internet access and wish to receive more information, please direct your inquiries to the City Project Manager:
Dan Fox, P. Eng.
Engineering Project Manager
Infrastructure Department
705-739-4220 ext. 4301