City of Peterborough to Begin Construction Redevelopment of Bonnerworth Park In Coming Weeks

Redevelopment construction of Bonnerworth Park is expected to begin within the next couple of weeks, with completion anticipated by fall next year, announced by the City of Peterborough on Tuesday morning.

Aiden Finn performing a “kickflip” while going gap-to-gap from a higher level to a lower one. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Construction includes an expanded skateboard park, a new bike pump track and pickleball courts at Bonnerworth Park at Monaghan Road and McDonnel Street according to the City.

Preparations are expected on the same week of the announcement including removing the clay from the ball diamonds to be used at others in the City and putting up fencing around the construction site.

Unrelated to the construction, three unhealthy trees will be removed from the park this week.

The Bonnerworth Park project will include planting about 220 trees on the property, with about 63 per cent of the site being maintained as green space as stated by the City.

Bonnerworth Park is an active-use park with two baseball fields, four tennis courts, a skateboard park and a parking lot. The four existing tennis courts currently serve as multi-sport courts and operate as either four tennis courts or eight pickleball courts, depending on the user's preference.

The baseball fields at Bonnerworth will be removed and the City will invest in ball diamonds at other parks, including upgrading ball diamonds at three parks in 2024 and 2025. The tennis courts at Bonnerworth will be removed and new tennis courts will be built at Knights of Columbus Park as part of a larger plan to rejuvenate and enhance the recreation facilities at that park.

City Council has budgeted $4.4 million for the Bonnerworth Park project over two years.

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Peterborough County Takes a Stand Against Aggressive Behavior Towards Construction Workers

As the 2024 construction season approaches its end, Peterborough County is committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all construction workers announced on Thursday.

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The County reminds motorists, residents, and visitors that any form of aggressive behavior—including yelling, insults, threats, intimidation, or physical abuse—directed at County staff or contractors will not be tolerated.

“As the CAO for Peterborough County, any violence or harassment of our workers or our contractors will not be tolerated”, said Sheridan Graham, Peterborough County CAO. “Our staff are professionals, who are proud of the work they do in their communities. Construction and delays can be stressful, we understand that, but they are a necessary part of maintaining our critical infrastructure. Our communications department does an amazing job of updating on projects and delays, and we also use Municipal 511 services – please follow us on these channels to get more information and to plan your travel.”

“Harassment of Construction Workers is becoming a serious problem. It stems from impatience, self-importance, and putting the safety and well-being of our vital construction crews second to experiencing a minor disruption in travel,” said Bryan Weir, Peterborough County senior director of planning and public works. “Without the important work that is done, there would be no infrastructure to travel upon, no clean water or sanitary conditions, no sidewalks, and unbearable ongoing inconveniences to daily living. Respecting a workplace is a right that everyone is entitled to.”

Construction workers play a vital role in our community by contributing to essential infrastructure and development projects that benefit everyone as stated by the County. They continue to state that workes frequently encounter unwarranted hostility while on the job. This aggressive behaviour disrupts their work, can lead to significant delays in project completion, and, if warranted, may require police involvement.

”As Acting Staff Sergeant of the Peterborough County OPP, I want to make it clear: we have zero tolerance for any threats or violence against construction workers at road closures,” said Angie Kerr, OPP acting staff sergeant. '“These closures are necessary to maintain our community’s infrastructure. While we understand the frustration, we will not tolerate aggression toward workers. In past incidents, workers have faced hostility from motorists, and anyone engaging in such behavior could face charges like Uttering Threats, Assault, or Mischief, with penalties under the Criminal Code of Canada ranging from fines to imprisonment. Protecting our workers and the public is our priority.”

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Major Peterborough Infrastructure Project Now Complete

Parkhill Road West had been closed to through traffic between Reid and George streets for several months while major upgrades were completed.

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Parkhill Road West, between Reid and George streets, has been reopened to through traffic following a months-long closure for infrastructure improvements including the replacement of storm sewers, sanitary sewers and a watermain, as well as substantial grading and road reconstruction.

“I’m extremely pleased to see the successful completion of this substantial improvement to one of our major transportation routes through the city, which included significant underground infrastructure to support current residents and future growth,” Mayor Jeff Leal said. “I want to thank the community for their patience during this process.”

“We’re seeing progress on much needed infrastructure work throughout the community, including Armour Road, Lansdowne Street, the downtown repaving work, Brealey Drive and this project on Parkhill Road,” Leal added.

The $7.25 million project, which started construction in June 2023, included excavation, grading, removal and installation of storm sewers, sanitary swears, watermain, storm, sanitary and water services, low impact development features, stormwater management, new curb and gutters and sidewalks.

It also included structural adjustments, asphalt milling, base and surface asphalt installation, tree plantings, signage installations and pavement markings.

“Investments in infrastructure such as the major infrastructure work on Parkhill Road is critical for the life of our community, upgrading and protecting core services including the transportation network, storm water management, sanitary sewers and drinking water pipes,” stated councillors Kevin Duguay and Joy Lachica, co-chairs of the city’s Infrastrucutre, Planning and Growth Management Portfolio. “It’s the foundation for a thriving and growing community.”

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McDonnel Street and Aylmer Street North To Undergo Road Resurfacing Next Week

McDonnel Street and Aylmer Street are undergoing road resurfacing, beginning no sooner than Monday.

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The work is expected to be completed in the late fall.

The westbound lane will be closed along McDonnel Street between Bethune Street and George Street and the closure of Aylmer Street between London Street and Brock Street shall be implemented along with the associated detours. As a result, local traffic is expected to experience delays within the construction limits.

The scope of work generally includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, milling of existing asphalt, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, placement of top lift asphalt and application of pavement markings on McDonnel Street from Bethune Street to Water Street and Aylmer Street North from Murray Street to McDonnel Street.

The City awarded the project to Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.

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Goodfellow Road and Stornoway Place to Undergo Road Resurfacing Starting No Earlier Than Monday

The City of Peterborough is planning road resurfacing of Goodfellow Road and Stornoway Place beginning the week of Monday.

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The Contractor is tentatively scheduled to mobilize to the location starting Monday and expected to be completed by the late Fall.

The scope of work generally includes the installation/adjustment of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, milling of existing asphalt, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, placement of top lift asphalt, and application of pavement markings on Goodfellow Road from Clonsilla Avenue to Chamberlain Street, Goodfellow Road from Sherbrooke Street to Talwood Drive and all of Stornoway Place.

To facilitate the work, traffic will experience lane shifts and, at times, will be reduced to one lane in each direction. As a result, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

The City has awarded the above noted project to Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.

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Several Downtown Sections to Undergo Road Surface Repairs

Several downtown streets are receiving much-needed road surface repairs, as preparatory work has been ongoing since May.

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The work includes replacing frames, covers, and grates, curb replacement in select locations, milling, surface paving and pavement markings. 

Structure adjustments and concrete curb and gutter replacement sections are almost complete, with only two sections remaining. Following the completion of milling operations, final concrete work may be required. 

During the next phase of milling and paving operations, no parking will be permitted on Water Street nightly between Sept. 3 and Sept. 11, and on George Street North nightly between Sept. 5 and Sept. 13. Signage will be posted. Motorists who do not follow the parking restrictions will be ticketed and towed to the Del Crary Park municipal lot at 100 George St. N. Owners must report to pick up their vehicle before 9 a.m. the next day to avoid a secondary parking infraction penalty notice. 

Milling and paving operations are scheduled to begin in August and September at the following locations: 

• Brock, Simcoe and King streets between George and Water streets: Daytime between August 26 to August 30, with one to two days required for each operation. A road closure will be in place only while operations are proceeding. The road closure will be removed when workers are not present. 

• Brock Street east of Water Street and Sheridan Street: Between September 3 and September 6, with one to two days required for each operation. Traffic control is anticipated to restrict operations to one lane with the use of flagging operations. 

• Water Street: Nightly between September 3 and September 11, with two to four days required for each operation. The elimination of on-street parking will apply during operations. Signage will be posted. Those who do not follow parking restrictions will be ticketed for a parking infraction, towed to Del Crary Park municipal lot, 100 George St. N, and must report to pick up their vehicle prior to 9 a.m. to ensure they are not in receipt of a secondary parking infraction penalty notice. 

• George Street North: Nightly between September 5 and September 13, with two to four days required for each operation. The elimination of on-street parking will apply during operations. Signage will be posted. Those who do not follow parking restrictions will be ticketed for a parking infraction, towed to Del Crary Park municipal lot, 100 George St. N, and must report to pick up their vehicle prior to 9 a.m. to ensure they are not in receipt of a secondary parking infraction penalty notice. 

Please note the scheduled dates may be subject to change depending on operational sequencing, weather, or other unforeseen issues. 

The City of Peterborough is coordinating with the contractor to minimize impacts on events planned in the downtown. 

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Armour Road to Undergo Sewer Replacements and Spot Repairs Beginning Sept. 9

Armour Road is set to have swere replacements and spot repairs beginning on Sept. 9.

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The work includes repairing two sections of storm sewer and repairing one section of sanitary sewer along Armour Road between Parkhill Road East and Vinette Street according to the City of Peterborough.

All work is scheduled to be completed by late fall.

After the necessary sewer repairs are completed, the affected surface areas will be restored. Traffic may be reduced to one lane using flagging operations during the project works to facilitate this work. As a result, local traffic is expected to experience delays within the construction limits.

The City has awarded the project to Accurex Inc.

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Rotary Trail From Nassau Mills Road to Armour Road Closed For a Week For Repairs Starting Monday

The Rotary Trail from Nassau Mills Road to Armour Road will be closed for repairs beginning this Monday.

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The work includes pavement crack sealing, saw cutting and removal of existing deteriorated asphalt at select locations, fine grading, placement of new asphalt where removed, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat and installation of hot mix asphalt overlay along the Rotary Trail from Nassau Mills Road to Armour Road.

The Rotary Trail from Nassau Mills to Armour Road will be closed for approximately seven days to facilitate this work. Alternate routes will be available, and users may follow the posted signs.

The work is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 3.

The City has awarded the project to Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.

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Lakefield's Trent Canal Bridge Closed to One Lane For Repairs On Tuesday

The Trent Canal Bridge in Lakefield/Township of Selwyn will be closed to one lane on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for repairs.

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The closure is to finalize repairs to the expansion joint located on the west side of the Trent Canal Bridge to complete surface asphalt repairs prior to the end of August.

Traffic flagging operations will be in effect for the duration of the repairs.

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Havelock's Plato Creek Bridge to Be Closed For Construction Starting Next Week Monday

Havelock’s Plato Creek Bridge is being closed to all traffic for construction starting next Monday and continuing until Sept. 30, announced by Peterborough County on Monday.

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The bridge is located on the 6th Line in Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen,

The bridge will be closed to allow for the installation of new steel beam guide rails, concrete approach slabs, and a new asphalt-wearing surface.

During this period, the bridge will be closed entirely to all traffic.

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