High Street improvements in Sutton
High Street is poised for major redevelopment including new watermains and water service connections, new stormwater main and stormwater laterals, new road surface and new streetscaping within and in proximity to the Sutton BIA. These upgrades will lay the foundation for historic downtown Sutton to be a notable destination and key economic driver for the Town.
The High Street improvement project is intended to beautify and enhance the commercial attraction in downtown Sutton’s Business Improvement Area using key concepts identified in Georgina’s Streetscape Design Manual. It is also intended to upgrade and modernize the local road, stormwater and water supply infrastructure to meet current standards and achieve the required service levels for the long term.
Business case for the project from the 2025 Budget.
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FAQs
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The goal of the High Street improvement project is to enhance commercial activity along High Street by creating a vibrant and popular destination for residents and visitors alike.
There will be some necessary disruptions during construction periods, however the Town and its consultant are developing a Business Disruption Mitigation Plan which will be discussed with representatives of the Business Improvement Area (BIA) and business owners to address their concerns as much as possible.
The construction plan for the project will seek to minimize disruptions to local businesses, including maintaining access to individual storefronts. This may include provisions for alternative parking and the creation of temporary pedestrian access walkways with clear directional signage.
While disruptions during construction are inevitable, maintaining access to individual storefronts will be a priority. This may include provisions for alternative parking and the creation of temporary pedestrian access walkways with clear directional signage.
The engineering design phase started in September 2024. This is anticipated to take approximately 10-14 months. Following this, and a procurement period of up to four months, construction will begin early in 2026. Best efforts on phasing the project to avoid closures during peak summer seasons are being considered throughout the project schedule. The project is expected to be substantially complete by 2027.
It is not intended that any full road closures of High Street will be required. Temporary closures of some lanes will likely be necessary. Advance notice of lane closures will be provided via website postings, flyers mailed to local residents and notifications posted on the Town’s Disruptions and Closures webpage.
Brief interruptions of individual water services will be required to allow connections to the new watermain to be completed. These interruptions are typically less than a few hours. Notification of water service interruptions will be delivered to the individual property owners/occupants at least 48 hours in advance.
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