College and Emmett Street Reconstruction
- Emmet Street and Pelham Street
- College Street and Pelham Street
Project Timeline
Below is a breakdown of project phases.
- Phase 1: Design and consultation
- Preliminary Public Information Centre - Held April 7, 2026
- Public Information Centre - September 22, 2026, 6pm - 8pm
- Phase 2: Project tender and construction. Tentative 2027.
- Phase 3:
- Stage 1 - underground work completion
- Stage 2 - aboveground work, including landscape
View the College and Emmett Street Reconstruction Plan
Project Updates
See below for all project related information.
September 22, 2026: Public Information Centre #2 Presentations
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Staff Presentation begins at 6:15pm
Location: Meridian Community Centre, Accursi Room B, 100 Meridian Way, Fonthill
Anyone with interest in the project is invited to attend and participate. Comments and information regarding this project are being collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of meeting environmental assessment requirements. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and taken into consideration prior to finalizing the design and/or construction mitigation measures.
If you are unable to attend or, would like further information, please contact one of the following:
Mr. Nicholas Palomba
Senior Engineering Technologist
Town of Pelham
20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill ON L0S 1E0
Email: npalomba@pelham.ca
Mr. Jeff Jaeger, P.Eng
Project Designer, President
Kerry T.Howe Engineering Ltd.
98 Church, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3C8
Email: jjaeger@ktheng.ca
April 14, 2026: Public Information Centre #1 Plans and Drawings
Preliminary Public Information Centre Options
Option 1: One way
| Pros | Cons | |
| Option 1 One way | adds on street parking. | traffic can only flow one direction |
| removing asphalt swales, ditches and installing storm sewer for better drainage. | opening parked doors into traffic. | |
| by narrowing the asphalt width and adding parking, it will act as traffic calming | ||
| provides more boulevard for snow storage | ||
| opportunity to salvage healthy trees in boulevards | ||
| Keeps traffic off College and Emmett |
View the one way plan drawings as a PDF
View an overview of the street with the one way plan as a PDF
Option 2: Two-way
| Pros | Cons | |
| Option 2: Two-way | close to the same layout as the existing width - only removing 1 tree | parked cars straddling curbs in boulevards on the north. |
| Semi-mountable curb on the north side still allows for parking where accessible | less snow storage area available | |
| opportunity to salvage some healthy trees in boulevards | ||
| removing asphalt swales, ditches and installing storm sewer for better drainage. | ||
| by allowing parking on the north- it will act as natural traffic calming |
View the two way plan drawings as a PDF
View an overview of the street with the two way plan as a PDF
Option 3: Two-way with on-street parking, trees removed
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Pros | Cons |
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Option 3 Two-way with on-street parking, trees removed |
widens the platform to include 2 lanes and a parking lane | removal of all trees within the right-of-way |
| allows full ROW redesign and better drainage by regrading boulevards | ||
| no concerns with tree roots or dying trees and damage liability | ||
| removing asphalt swales, ditches and installing storm sewer for better drainage. | ||
| on-street parking will provide traffic calming. | ||
| ability to plant new trees in preferred locations | ||
| provides more boulevard for snow storage | ||
| Cost-effective construction |
View the two way with on-street parking plan drawings as a PDF
View an overview of the street with the two way with on-street parking plan as a PDF
- Emmet Street and Pelham Street
- College Street and Pelham Street
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Council Chambers, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill
Anyone with interest in the project is invited to attend and participate. Comments and information regarding this project are being collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of meeting environmental assessment requirements. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and taken into consideration prior to finalizing the design and/or construction mitigation measures.
If you are unable to attend or, would like further information, please contact one of the following:
Mr. Nicholas Palomba
Senior Engineering Technologist
Town of Pelham
20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill ON L0S 1E0
Email: npalomba@pelham.ca
Mr. Jeff Jaeger, P.Eng
Project Designer, President
Kerry T.Howe Engineering Ltd.
98 Church, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3C8
Email: jjaeger@ktheng.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I still be able to access my driveway/property?
Yes. There may be short periods when crews need to work directly in front of a driveway, but access is typically restored as soon as it’s safe to do so. If you have accessibility or mobility needs, arrangements can often be made. Please reach out to the project contact.
What happens to my garbage, recycling, and organics collection?
The collection that is provided by the Region of Niagara will continue. If collection trucks can’t reach individual homes due to construction, a designated pickup point will be provided.
What hours will construction crews be working?
Work typically happens during daytime weekday hours beginning as early as 7:00 a.m., with occasional weekend work if needed (e.g., weather impacts, schedule constraints, or time-sensitive work).
Will it be noisy, dusty, or cause vibration?
Noise, dust, and vibration are normal during road and underground work. Dust control measures (like water trucks) and noise controls are commonly used to reduce impacts where possible.
Will the road be closed? How will detours work?
Portions of the road may be temporarily closed during certain activities. Detours are typically marked with signage, and emergency access is maintained throughout the project. Residents are encouraged to watch for “local traffic only” signage and obey flag persons, as conditions can change daily.
Can I still walk or cycle through the area safely?
Generally, yes, however routes may shift. Sidewalks or shoulders may be closed at times, and safe alternate paths are typically provided with signage to guide people around the work zone.
Will water, hydro, gas, or internet service be interrupted?
There may be short, planned interruptions if utilities need to be relocated, protected, or upgraded. Advance notice is typically provided when possible; unplanned outages are uncommon but can happen.
Are trees, landscaping, or fences going to be affected and will restoration happen?
Some trees or landscaping may need to be removed or disturbed to accommodate sidewalks, utilities, drainage, or boulevard changes. Restoration (including sod/seed and tree replacement) is part of project completion and will take place based on seasonal best practises.
How will the project be staged, and who do I contact with concerns?
Projects are often completed in phases (for example: underground work → road base/grading → curbs/sidewalks → paving/finishing). Please see the project timeline for additional information.
Contact information for the project manager is found below:
Nicholas Palomba
Senior Engineering Technologist
20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
T. 905-980-6685
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