The Town of Hanover council has approved a $2.28 million contract for a major reconstruction project on 6th Street A, between 13th Avenue and 15th Avenue. The project, which was finalized during the council meeting on April 7, 2026, aims to replace aging underground utilities and update road infrastructure to improve service reliability and pedestrian safety.
The approved work includes a full reconstruction of the road, as well as the installation of new curbs, gutters, and a sidewalk on the north side of the street. Beneath the surface, the project will replace existing water, sanitary, and storm infrastructure. These upgrades were identified as a priority in the town’s long-term asset management plan, which guides the municipality in addressing aging infrastructure across local neighbourhoods.
The contract has been awarded to Kurtis Smith Excavating Inc., a company based in Brussels, Ontario, that has previously completed infrastructure projects for the town. The design for this reconstruction was completed by Cobide Engineering Inc., a firm based in Hanover, which will also provide contract administration services for the duration of the work.
While a specific start date for the construction has not yet been announced, town officials note that residents should expect road closures and detours once the project begins. The Director of Public Works, Ron Cooper, oversees this and other ongoing municipal infrastructure efforts as the town continues its systematic approach to improving local utilities.
Kurtis Smith Excavating Inc. was previously fined $150,000 in November 2019 following a guilty plea related to a 2018 workplace fatality in Listowel, Ontario, involving the improper use of equipment.
