The work of the City's Corporate Asset Management, Development Services, and Infrastructure departments each impact various design and construction projects across Barrie. Corporate Facilities' planning and development staff oversee facility projects that support select City services.
Construction projects may require road closures.
Generally speaking, infrastructure projects are informed by a master plan or planning process, and project cycles may include environmental assessment studies, detailed design, then construction. Projects are ordered below as per the latest update.
Type: Parks
Status: Upcoming
Annual program to provide additional outdoor recreational opportunities to meet the needs and interests of the surrounding communities and offer engaging experiences for all visitors.
Type: Facilities
Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: 2025 (Phase 1)
This multi-year, multi-phase project will renew and maximize the efficiency of existing assets and create the accessory sites and structures required to effectively support the City’s growth and operational service requirements in a timely manner.
Type: Facilities
Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: 2025
This new fire station is an important addition to our community, strategically located to serve the growing development in Barrie's southeast area.
Type: Other
Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: 2025
Developing a wayfinding system to direct residents and visitors using all forms of transportation to the downtown area and its attractions.
Type: Parks
Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: 2033
The 1000 Waterfront Trees capital project was established in 2024 to plant 1000 trees on the waterfront by 2033.
Type: Facilities
Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: 2025
Building transit hubs to host transit services and connections through a more integrated public transit system.
Type: Road Construction
Status: Upcoming
An annual pavement preservation program to reduce water movement through the pavement, which slows deterioration.
Type: Road Construction
Status: Upcoming
A holding strategy is a reactive approach to pavement management, generally applicable to roads proposed for construction in future years of the Capital Plan.
Type: Road Construction
Status: Upcoming
The annual Pavement Management Program uses different treatments to extend a road's service life by resurfacing or replacing the road.
Type: Road Construction
Status: Upcoming
Annual asset management activities focusing on the structural lining for sanitary sewer mains.