Ennismore CIP - Public Realm Improvements

The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) enhancements at the Tara and Ennis Roads intersection are nearing completion!

• New sidewalks now connect the intersection west to Earl Avenue - improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians.
• Coloured concrete highlights the pedestrian crossings for better visibility and a vibrant streetscape.
• Paving is complete, and the area is taking shape beautifully.
• Sod installation and landscaping are now underway, bringing green space and fresh list to the neighbourhood.

Stay tuned as final streetscape features like benches and decorative railings are installed in the coming weeks.

Working in collaboration with Engage Engineering, Selwyn Township will be implementing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) enhancements at the intersection of Tara and Ennis Roads in 2025.

In addition to improvements at the main intersection, we will also be extending the sidewalk on Ennis Road to make the area more pedestrian friendly and improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians. Specifically, the sidewalk will be extended westerly from the intersection to Earl Avenue (approximately 146 metres).

It is important to note that the roadway and intersection at Tara and Ennis Roads fall under the jurisdiction of the County of Peterborough (County Road 16). While the Township of Selwyn has jurisdiction over the sidewalks and public realm amenities, the County will be consulted throughout the planning process related to any improvements in the roadway or intersection.

The tender for this project has been awarded to Drain Brothers, with work scheduled to begin in Spring 2025. The scope of the project will include:

• Removal of the existing road surface in the intersection, replaced with new asphalt
• Ditching and drainage improvements
• Installation of a concrete sidewalk and curb (intersection and portion Ennis Road to Earl Avenue)
• Installation of new electrical infrastructure, including decorative light standards
• Streetscape and landscape features (decorative stacked wall features, native shrubs, perennials and grasses, and benches)

This is an exciting step toward improving infrastructure and creating a more pedestrian-friendly environment in Ennismore. We will continue to update the community as the project progresses.

At the October 22, 2024 regular Council meeting, Selwyn Township Council received the results for the Ennismore Community Improvement Plan (CIP) tender. The Township will be working with Drain Bros. Excavating Ltd. to complete the improvement project in Ennismore.

For more information, check out the Staff Report.

Engage Engineering on behalf of The Corporation of the Township of Selwyn is requesting tender submissions for the Public Realm Improvements in the hamlet of Ennismore, Township of Selwyn.

The proposed work includes but is limited to:

• Removal of Existing Road Surface
• Ditching/Drainage Improvements
• Installation of Concrete Sidewalk and Curb
• Installation of New Electrical, including decorative light standards,
• Installation of new street-scape, landscape features
• Roadway improvements (Gran A, B, Hot Mix Asphalt)

Tender Documents can be found here.

All submissions must be made to the Township of Selwyn no later than 11:59:59 AM on Wednesday October 16^th, 2024.