Downtown Reimagined Construction Phase

About Downtown Reimagined

Downtown Reimagined is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure and streetscape revitalization project that will renew the heart of Downtown Grimsby while preserving the character that makes it unique.

The project combines the replacement of aging underground infrastructure with significant public realm improvements to create a safer, more accessible, and more vibrant downtown for residents, businesses, and visitors. By investing in critical infrastructure today, the Town is laying the foundation for a downtown that will support economic growth, enhance the visitor experience, and serve the community for decades to come.

To help reduce disruption and maintain access to businesses and residents, construction will be completed over two years.

• Phase 1 (2026): Focuses primarily on underground infrastructure renewal outside the immediate downtown core (e.g., Elm Street, Mountain Street, Christie Street, and Rossmore). This includes replacing old watermains with PVC piping.
• Phase 2 (2027): Moves the construction directly into the downtown core (Main Street between Christie and Elm) for the remaining underground and streetscape work.

Improvements will include enhanced sidewalks and accessibility features, upgraded lighting and landscaping, street furniture, improved pedestrian connections, and other public realm enhancements designed to create a more welcoming, pedestrian-friendly downtown that supports local businesses and community life.

Throughout construction, the Town remains committed to maintaining access to downtown businesses, providing regular project updates, and working closely with residents, business owners, and community partners to minimize disruption while delivering a stronger downtown for future generations.

PROJECT UPDATES

Downtown Reimagined Project Update – October 2, 2026

There’s been a lot of movement across downtown this week!

Paving is now complete on Main Street East and the majority of Elm Street, allowing Elm Street to fully reopen. Watermain installation was also completed on Rossmore Avenue and installation began on Main Street West, west of Forty Mile Creek.

And that’s a wrap on the Construction Passport! Thank you to everyone who participated, collected stamps and showed their support for downtown businesses along the way.

Keep reading for a quick look at what’s ahead for the week of October 5, plus a recap of this week’s construction milestones.

Read more on the News Feed below.