Winona Drive Reconstruction

VIRTUAL MEETING

The PIC will be held as a virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams. The virtual meeting will include a presentation about the study as well as a question-and-answer session with the project team. The session will be recorded and available on the webpage for future viewing, along with the presentation materials.

Please register for the Public Information Centre. Closer to date, an invite will be sent to your email address to join the meeting.

BACKGROUND

Winona Drive is a 170 meters long two-lane local road located in Whitchurch-Stouffville between Rupert Avenue at the north and Main Street at its south end. The road has a rural cross-section consisting of a granular shoulder, partial concrete barriers and mountable curbs in some sections. It partially drains into an existing ditch located along the west side of the road with CSP culverts conveying flows under existing driveways. Existing commercial sites and businesses including a car wash, restaurants, a strip mall, and an Esso gas station are located along the road with two residences near the Rupert Avenue intersection.

PROJECT DETAILS

The Town of Stouffville (‘Town’) has retained EXP Services Inc. to design the upgrades to Winona Drive. The project aims to improve the connectivity of the residential neighbourhood through Rupert Drive to Main Street. It includes reconstruction of the existing roadway, as well as the following upgrades: Addition of a new sidewalk along the west side of the road;

• Replacement of existing rural road cross-sections with an urban cross-section; and,
• Replacement of the roadside ditch with an underground storm sewer system.

The project will enhance drainage, and will increase safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. It will also improve the visual aesthetics of the neighbourhood.

THE PROCESS

In 2022, this project was classified as Schedule A+ under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA). Recent updates in 2024 now label Schedule A+ projects as “Exempt” from the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA).

Although exempt from the EAA, the project must still follow relevant federal and provincial laws, municipal by-laws, and obtain necessary permits. The Town is committed to consulting with the public and stakeholders to keep everyone informed and to ensure the protection of the natural environment.

The Town has hired a civil consultant, EXP Services Inc., to prepare the detailed design of the reconstruction of Winona Drive.

THE PURPOSE

The Community of Stouffville Secondary Plan identifies Winona Drive in an area designated as the Western Approach Area that requires reconstruction and upgrades to the existing infrastructure. The road is also identified in the Town's 2018 Active Transportation Servicing Plan (ATSP) to be considered for Active Transportation facility upgrades.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts with the project team during the virtual meeting, through the project webpage, or by contacting the project team directly. If you have any questions or accessibility needs, please get in touch with one the of the project team members.

Chandra Pyduthalli

Project Manager

Town of Stouffville

111 Sandiford Drive

Stouffville, ON L4A 0ZB

Tel: (905) 640-1900 ext. 4258

Email: Chandra.pyduthalli@townofws.ca

Nick Verdon

Consultant Project Manager

EXP Services Inc.

1595 Clark Blvd.

Brampton, ON L6T 4V1

Tel: (519) 963-3000

Email: Nick.Verdon@exp.com

Comments and information regarding this project are being collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments received will become part of the project record.