HNS Queens Park A1 Neighbourhood Reconstruction Program

Project Type
Road Construction
Status
In Progress
Estimated Completion
June 2026

The Historic Neighbourhoods Strategy (HNS) Queens Park area reconstruction projects include the reconstruction of all infrastructure and roadways in Barrie's Queens Park Neighbourhood. 

The Queens Park B Neighbourhood Reconstruction Program is currently in the design phase.

The HNS Queens Park A1 neighbourhood contains some of the oldest infrastructure in Barrie. This project includes the reconstruction and upgrading of infrastructure and also includes the relocation of the Sophia Creek culvert into the Sophia Street Right of Way.

Mapped, highlighted area of Queen's Park
Queens Park Neighbourhood. The Queens Park B Neighbourhood Reconstruction Program is currently in the design phase.

Construction Phases

Phase 1
  • Mary Street, Sophia W to Wellington W
  • Sophia Street West, Ross to Bayfield
Phase 2
  • Maple Avenue, Sophia W to Wellington W
  • Wellington Street West, Maple to Mary (south side only)

Project Updates

May 7, 2025

Underground work on Maple Avenue has been progressing over the past few weeks. Full road closures on Maple Avenue (Wellington to Sophia) and on Mary Street (Wellington to Sophia) continue to be in place for phase 2 construction. 

Excavation work and watermain installation will begin on Wellington Street West between Maple and Mary. This work is expected to be done starting Monday, May 12 through to Friday, May 23. Single-lane closures with flagging will be in place during construction hours, with two-way traffic restored outside of working hours.

Road and lane closure details are available at barrie.ca/RoadClosures.

Aerial view of Sophia Street West under construction
Sophia Street West and Mary Street under construction | August 2024
Aerial view of Sophia Street West under construction
Sophia Street West and Mary Street under construction | August 2024
Work on the Ross/Sophia intersection complete | August 2024
Aerial view of the Queen's Park neighbourhood road reconstruction
Sophia Street West under construction | July 2024

    Project Features

    The contractor will: 

    • Replace the watermains and water services to the property line
    • Replace the sanitary sewers and sanitary services to the property line
    • Replace the storm sewers, catch basins and maintenance holes
    • Install a filtration unit to improve the stormwater quality before it is discharged into Sophia Creek
    • Replace the sidewalk and curbs
    • Install a new sidewalk on the south side of Sophia Street between Mary and Maple
    • Complete driveway replacements to the property line
    • Install new streetlights and poles
    • Replace the asphalt on Sophia Street West, Maple Avenue, Mary Street, and the south side of Wellington Street West
    • Install a dewatering system to assist with the infrastructure installation

    Schedule

    StageTiming
    Design2018–2023
    Phase 1 ConstructionJune 2024–Winter 2024
    Phase 1 RestorationsSpring 2025–Spring 2026
    Phase 2 ConstructionSpring–Summer 2025
    Phase 2 RestorationsSpring 2026

    Project Information Meeting

    A drop-in Project Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at City Hall (70 Collier Street). The meeting provided an opportunity to learn about the project and discuss any questions or concerns you may have. A meeting notice was distributed to nearby residents and the meeting was listed in the community events calendar. Those who were unable to attend the meeting could submit a comment sheet until December 9, 2023. 

    Driveway/Parking Access

    • On-street parking will not be available while under construction.
    • Access to driveways directly along the project section under construction will be maintained. There will be some interruption; however, advanced notice will be provided.
    • Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

    About Neighbourhood Reconstruction Programs

    Neighbourhood Reconstruction Programs (NRPs) encompass multiple local roads that are in the same localized neighbourhood. All of the Right of Ways identified within each of the NRPs require similar type and amount of reconstruction work as many of the linear infrastructure (watermains, sanitary sewers and roads) were constructed in the early to mid 1950’s and have reached or nearing the end of their useful lives.

    Roadways in these neighbourhoods were identified as candidates for full right of way reconstruction based on aggregated risk associated with surface and subsurface infrastructure. The Pavement Condition Index values rate the physical condition of these roadways in the range of fair to very poor, the majority of which are poor.

    Given the age and deteriorated condition of infrastructure, other lifecycle strategies are not expected to significantly extend the existing remaining life of current assets.

    Full reconstruction of the right of way will improve service levels to the community, allow the City to monitor the performance of the assets over time, and bundle the application of future lifecycle activities together. This will reduce capital and operating costs in the long term, minimize disruption to the community, and limit environmental damages from construction. Learn about pavement management.

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