Work is underway along Main Street in downtown Whitchurch-Stouffville as utility investigations start, part of a $12-million revitalization project that will replace century-old pipes and rebuild the road. Residents and businesses between Edward Street and Park Drive should expect occasional water shut-offs with advance notice while crews test underground infrastructure through late May.
The current effort is pre-construction work before the main construction phase, expected to begin in October 2026. The Town expects to award the construction contract in September. According to the Come Together Whitchurch-Stouffville project page, planned water interruptions will be communicated days or weeks ahead of time whenever possible.
Mayor Iain Lovatt has called this probably the most significant capital project the town will ever undertake for infrastructure and road reconstruction. The budget is set at $12 million, but Lovatt said costs could rise by 25 to 50 percent. The project will replace storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water mains that are about 100 years old, followed by full road reconstruction and streetscaping to improve accessibility and beautify the corridor.
A field ambassador will be available during construction to answer questions and help businesses and residents navigate disruptions. The Town hired Accardi Engineering Group Ltd to lead the redesign, handle contract administration, site inspection, and material testing.
This is Phase 2 of a three-phase plan. Phase 1, from Stouffer Street to Park Drive, wrapped up in 2018. The current phase covers Park Drive to Edward Street, and a future Phase 3 will extend east to Ninth Line. The updated design restores on-street parking to 76 spaces, up from an earlier proposal of 42 that sparked public criticism.
