Construction updates
The planning of the fourth and final phase of the Elgin Street Promenade is underway.
Construction is anticipated to start in the spring of 2021. Subscribe to this page to be notified of any updates including engagement opportunities, construction updates and the grand opening.
Construction Phases
The construction of this project has been divided into four phases to help minimize disruption in the downtown core.
Phase 1 - Pearl Street to Elizabeth Street
Construction work for the first phase of the new pathway was completed on June 9, 2017 and included the installation of a concrete pathway, lighting, bollards and resurfacing of Parking Lot No. 1 (Pearl Street Lot). Decorative elements in this section (e.g. fencing, bike racks, benches) will be added in fall 2017.
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Phase 2 and 3
Phase 2 - Elizabeth St. to John St.
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Phase 3 - John St. to Brant St.
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Phase 4 - Martha Street to Pearl Street
Construction for this section of the pathway is currently forecasted for construction in 2021.
Art Installations
Portal
In June 2018, Portal, a sculpture by acclaimed Canadian art and design collective Studio F Minus, was installed in the new public space near Brant Street and Elgin Street. Made from two 10-foot-diameter panes of glass, each weighing approximately 725 kilograms (1,600 pounds), the sculpture casts a multicoloured reflection as sunlight bounces off the glass during the day. In the evening, lights inside the sculpture change colour and alternate between reflection and transparency.
Main Squeeze
In June 2018, Main Squeeze, a playful relief sculpture was installed on the fence that runs along the multi-use pathway between Elizabeth Street and Pearl Street. Created by Studio F Minus, the artwork captures the moment of contact between the fence and a colourful, strange material squeezing through its slats.
Past Meetings
Phases 2 and 3 - May 2017
Thank you to those who attended the public meeting on May 16 to share your feedback on the proposed concept for phase 2 (Elizabeth Street to John Street) and phase 3 (John Street to Brant Street) of this project.
Summary notes from meeting on May 16, 2017
Phase 1 & Overall Project Alignment - May 2016
On Thursday, May 24, the city held an open house to share information about the new public space coming to the downtown core.
Contact
Marion Rabeau
Landscape Architect
Capital Works
Tel: 905.335.7600, ext. 7716
email: marion.rabeau@burlington.ca