Please be advised construction is scheduled to begin in late spring of 2026 on Harbour Street from Walas Street to the intersection of Forest Drive. This work is part of the 2026 Capital Budget and includes the urbanization of the road with new curbs, storm sewers, sidewalks, asphalt, water services and sanitary sewer repairs. The contractor undertaking this work is Dekeyser Excavating Ltd.
Construction work will require the closure of Harbour Street in phases between Walas Street and Forest Drive. Local traffic will have access to their homes during construction, however some operations may require residents to park cars elsewhere for short periods of time, advance notice will be provided when this is required. Residents who have special needs, accessibility issues or require critical care can contact staff to arrange accommodations.
Affected homes on Harbour Street and Cedar Street may be hooked up to a temporary water system during the work. This will involve the placement of temporary water lines across yards and driveways while work on the new watermain is completed. Advance notice of any water service interruptions will be provided.
The Contractor will ensure garbage and recycling pick-up is uninterrupted by construction activity. Residents in the construction zone are asked to have their garbage and recycling out at the curb by 7am. Businesses which have commercial garbage pickup can contact their provider and inform them access to the property will remain available.
Trees, bushes and gardens within in the Municipal right-of-way may be subject to trimming or removal to accommodate the work, the Municipality will attempt to minimize removal or trimming of greenery where possible.
Please be aware that the nature of the work involves large construction equipment. Safety measures will be in place, however please ensure that children, pets, etc… are kept a safe distance from all work areas.
Some pre-construction activities may occur earlier in the spring such as tree trimming, vacuum truck excavation, surveying and layout of the work.
We appreciate your patience during construction and look forward to the completion of these important upgrades.
Contact List:
Municipality of Brighton Public Works - (613) 475-1162
John Gooding, Manager of Capital Infrastructure, Municipality of Brighton - (613) 475-1162, ext. 102
Brock Brunton-Elliott, Development Services, Municipality of Brighton - (613) 475-1162, ext. 125
After Hours Emergency Dispatch - (613) 967-8707
Dekeyser Excavating Ltd. - (905) 355-3847
