Road works
Extensive roadwork is coming to Carleton Place this year, starting with the Captain A. Roy Brown Boulevard project. This new arterial road, complete with a turning circle, is designed to support future commercial and residential development along the town’s southern boundary. It will also help alleviate traffic congestion on Highways 7 and 15.
The project also includes the development of McEachen Drive, which will provide access to businesses on the south side of Highway 7 once the Ministry of Transportation implements changes to Highways 7 and 15. Additionally, a new water main will be installed to support projected growth south of Highway 7. Initially planned as part of the Town’s Employment Lands development, the water main installation has been accelerated due to uncertain timelines and increasing demand.
This three-part project is part of a cost-sharing agreement with developers. After going out to tender, the contract was awarded to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. at a cost of $6,373,354 plus HST, pending confirmation of funding from the other involved parties. However, the town’s share of the Captain A. Roy Brown Boulevard will remain unfunded at the end of 2025, with funding planned in the 2026 budget.
Subdivision to get started
Uniform Urban Development has already begun preliminary work at the McNeely Landing subdivision site under a preserving agreement with the town. Before the end of the month, they will sign a subdivision agreement with Carleton Place for phase one of the development, which will include 81 new homes—53 single-family homes and 28 townhouses.
“There are no apartment units in this block,” said Niki Dwyer, Director of Development Services.
This phase of the project will feature a large stormwater management dry pond, designed to handle seasonal flooding but remain a green space for recreational use during most of the year.
“It’s not going to be a wet pond. It will experience seasonal flooding, but otherwise, it will be a giant green space for recreational purposes,” Dwyer explained.
According to Dwyer, all design details have been reviewed and approved by civil engineering. Additionally, the committee has recommended an amendment to the Traffic and Parking By-law, which will recognize new stop signs and parking restrictions within the subdivision.