Downtown Reimagined Project Update – June 12, 2026

This week marks several important milestones for the Downtown Reimagined project as we move from planning into construction, and continue building momentum toward a vibrant, accessible, and connected downtown.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Friday, June 12: Launch of the new Downtown Reimagined refreshed brand and dedicated Social Media Channels
Tuesday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 17: Road Closure at Century Condos for Crane Removal
Thursday, June 18: Meet the Machines at the Grimsby Farmers’ Market
Week of June 22: Contractor Staging Begins
Week of July 6: Construction Begins

Introducing our New Brand

We’re pleased to mark this milestone with the official unveiling of the refreshed Downtown Reimagined brand.

Residents, businesses, and visitors can easily recognize project communications, social media, construction signage, event materials, and public notices throughout the construction period.

You’ll begin seeing the new branding featured across upcoming summer initiatives and events led by the Town, the Downtown Grimsby BIA, and the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce.

Official Downtown Reimagined Social Media Channels

Staying informed throughout construction is now easier than ever. Follow the new Downtown Reimagined Facebook and Instagram channels for project updates, event information, downtown business highlights, milestone celebrations, and stories that showcase the community throughout the transformation.

Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

@downtownreimagined

What You’ll See Online

Our social channels will feature:

Construction progress updates
Traffic, access, and road closure information
Parking and navigation reminders
Heritage and historical storytelling
Community partnerships and event coverage
Project milestones and behind-the-scenes updates
…and more!

A LOOK AHEAD

June 16 & 17 - Road Closure Notice: Century Condos Crane Removal

In case you missed it, there will be a temporary road closure on Regional Road 81 (Main Street East) beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. to Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. (weather permitting) due to the crane removal operations associated with the Century Condos development. While this work is not part of the Downtown Reimagined project, it will affect travel within the downtown area.
For full details, visit https://www.grimsby.ca/news/post/century-condos-crane-removal-to-require-temporary-main-street-east-closure/

June 18 - Meet the Machines at the Grimsby Farmer’s Market

In partnership with the Downtown Grimsby BIA and the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce, we’re excited to bring together Meet the Machines to the Farmer’s Market!

This family-friendly event offers residents a safe, hands-on opportunity to see some of the equipment that will help shape the future of downtown Grimsby while learning more about the project and meeting members of the project team.

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Main Street East & Ontario St, Grimsby, ON L3M 5P7

Week of June 22 - Construction Staging Begins

The contractor will begin mobilizing equipment in preparation for construction.

Initial activities will focus on bringing equipment and supplies to the area, setting up a project staging area and site office. You can expect to see various project signage beginning to go up around the area.

Week of July 6 - Construction Begins

Construction is expected to begin the week of July 6th, marking the official groundbreaking and a huge milestone in our journey towards reimagining the downtown.

The contractor is expected to begin construction on Elm Street near Gibson Street, working their way easterly towards Main Street East (near the TD Bank) over the course of a few weeks.

We will be providing more details about the construction, including the timing of the work, potential traffic impacts, road detours, etc. in the coming weeks.

NEXT STEPS

We recognize that a project of this scale brings temporary changes to daily routines, and we remain committed to providing clear, timely communication throughout construction.

Our goal is to make this process as predictable and manageable as possible while delivering long-term improvements that will benefit residents, businesses, and visitors for generations to come.

Thank you for your continued patience, partnership, and support as we work together to reimagine downtown Grimsby.

STAY CONNECTED

Project News and Updates

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For questions, please email DTreimagined@grimsby.ca.

Follow Downtown Reimagined

Visit www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/dr-construction and select “Follow Project” to receive updates directly in your inbox.

And be sure to follow our new official Facebook and Instagram channels!

@downtownreimagined

Questions?

Email DTreimagined@grimsby.ca