Ennismore CIP - Public Realm Improvements

Selwyn Township is pleased to announce the completion of the Ennismore Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Public Realm Improvements at the intersection of Tara and Ennis Roads. Just in time for Ennismore Heritage Day this Saturday, July 12th, the renewed public space is ready to welcome residents and visitors alike with a safer, more accessible, and more vibrant streetscape.

This milestone marks a major step forward in the implementation of the Township's CIP, a long-term strategy aimed at enhancing the community's public spaces and supporting local vitality.

Key improvements at the Tara and Ennis intersection include:

• New sidewalks extending west to Earl Avenue, creating a safer and more accessible route for pedestrians.
• Coloured concrete pedestrian crossings, designed for high visibility and to add a touch of vibrancy to the streetscape.
• Sod and landscaping installation, bringing greenery and visual appeal to the corridor.
• Benches and decorative railings, providing inviting spaces for residents and visitors to rest and enjoy the surroundings.

While the main construction phase is now complete, additional finishing touches are planned for the near future. Streetlight installation is scheduled for this fall, and distinctive dry stack wall features will further enhance the visual character of the intersection.

Selwyn Township extends its thanks to the community for their patience throughout construction and invites everyone to come and experience the newly completed space during Ennismore Heritage Day festivities this Saturday. It’s a celebration not only of the area’s rich Irish roots, but also of its exciting path forward.

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.