Current City Projects and Construction

Lakeshore Public School Playground Improvements

Construction Schedule

July - September 2023

Rendering

Colours may vary.

The City of Burlington is renewing the school playground at Lakeshore Public School (2243 Lakeshore Rd.) in summer 2023 once students are out of school.

Project scope

The proposed improvements include:

• removal of existing playground equipment and safety surface
• new playground curb areas
• new playground equipment - design based on ‘Love My Playground’ survey results
• new engineered wood fibre safety surfacing at playground
• new seating at playground
• new bike and scooter parking
• tree planting around playground

The school grounds will stay open during construction, however, there could be some minor inconveniences experienced due to construction activity. The playground area will be closed and fenced off with signs posted until final safety inspection is complete. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during construction.

Survey - thank you for your input

In 2021, the City conducted a ‘Love My Playground’ survey to get...

Peart Park Playground Improvements

Construction Schedule

June - November 2023

Rendering

Colours may vary.

The City of Burlington is renewing the playground at Peart Park (1410 Colonsay Dr.) in Spring-Summer 2023. 

Project scope

The proposed improvements include:

• removal of existing playground and swing equipment, and safety surface
• extension of playground perimeter curb
• new playground equipment - design based on ‘Love My Playground’ survey results
• new engineered wood fibre safety surfacing at playground and swing
• renewed subsurface drainage system
• relocation of park sign

The park will stay open during construction, however, there could be some minor inconveniences due to construction activity. The playground area will stay closed and fenced off with signs posted until final safety inspection is complete. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during construction.

Survey – thank you for your input

In 2021, the City conducted a ‘Love My Playground’ survey to get public feedback about the types of equipment they'd like to see at local...

Lakeshore Road Resurfacing and Pine Cove Bridge Replacement

Construction Schedule

Mid-April 2023 to December 2023

Project LocationDetour Route

In order to facilitate the replacement of the Pine Cove Bridge, the road will be closed beginning July 04 to December 2023. Detour signage will be in place prior to road closure.

The City of Burlington will be continuing improvements on Lakeshore Road, from Walkers Line to Guelph Line. This will include the replacement of the Pine Cove Bridge, road resurfacing, multi-use pathway replacement, Tuck Creek culvert rehabilitation and streetlighting upgrades.

Check this webpage for updates throughout the project. If you'd like to subscribe to be emailed a notification when the page is updated, please see the top right corner of this page.

Project scope and schedule LocationScopeTentative Schedule

Lakeshore Road (Walkers Line to Guelph Line)

• Road resurfacing

• Multi-use pathway replacement

• Tuck Creek culvert rehabilitation

• Streetlighting upgrades

Mid-April 2023 – December 2023

Road work will begin between the Pine Cove Bridge...

Forestvale Park Hill Slide Improvements

Construction Schedule

June to November 2023

The City of Burlington is renewing the hill slide area at Forestvale Park playground (1076 Forestvale Dr.) in Spring-Summer 2023. The playground will not be replaced at this time.

Project scope

The proposed improvements include:

• removal of existing hill slide and rubber safety surface
• new hill slide play equipment
• new protective rubber safety surface on play hill
• sod restoration around construction zone

The full playground and slide area will be closed during construction, and although the remainder of the park will stay open, there could be some minor inconveniences due to construction activity. The playground and slide area will be closed and fenced off with signs posted until final safety inspection is complete. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during construction.

Please note that the Canada Post community mailbox located in front of the playground area will also be temporarily moved a short distance away from the construction access.

Autumn Hill Crescent Area and Palmer Drive Minor Reconstruction

Construction Schedule

• March to May 2023

Project Location

The City of Burlington and Halton Region will be continuing improvements in the Autumn Hill Crescent area and on Palmer Drive in 2022 and 2023.

This will include curb, sidewalk, and asphalt replacement, street lighting upgrades (City of Burlington), and full watermain and water service replacement (Region of Halton) on the streets per the map below. Please note that A Cosmos Concrete & Paving Ltd. is the only driveway paving company hired by the general contractor King Paving & Construction Ltd. for this project. There is no other driveway paving company associated with this project.

Project schedule

The remaining project works in the Autumn Hill area are scheduled to begin in March 2023. Resident should expect to see the Contractor mobilize during the week of Mar. 20, 2023, including survey work, construction signage and barrel setup, and active construction as early as the week of Mar. 27, 2023. This timeline has the potential to be...