The City of Barrie is hosting a public information meeting on April 22, 2026, to share details about a new sidewalk project on Edgehill Drive. Ward 5 residents are invited to drop in between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Northwest Barrie United Church, located at 464 Ferndale Drive North, to learn about the plans and offer their input.
The project will add concrete curbs and sidewalks to both sides of the road, stretching from Jagges Drive to Ferndale Drive, as well as from Pringle Drive to the area near 374 Edgehill Drive. This work is designed to convert the current rural roadway into an urban streetscape. In addition to the sidewalks, the project includes installing new storm sewers, adding catch basins, and repaving the road.
Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2026 and finish by the winter of that same year. The City of Barrie manages this work through its sidewalk infill program, which prioritizes areas near schools, parks, and community hubs to improve safety for pedestrians. Funding for the 2026 program is supported by development charges and the city tax capital reserve.
Ward 5 Councillor Robert Thomson has previously championed traffic safety initiatives in this area, including the addition of an advance green light at the intersection of Ferndale and Edgehill drives and other traffic-calming measures. Residents who are unable to attend the meeting can review project materials and submit written feedback through the City of Barrie website until May 8, 2026.
