Holland Landing - Yonge Street Revitalization - The Town of East Gwillimbury

Current Project Status

Map of Holland Landing showing temporary road closure on Yonge Street Crews will be working this weekend on Yonge Street at the south end of the project to complete road grinding in preparation for paving.

Landscape crews will also be on site laying sod along Yonge Street, putting some of the finishing touches on the boulevards.

Motorists may experience temporary delays while travelling through the area. Local access will be maintained throughout work.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve Yonge Street.

Improvements
Work continues on the Yonge Street Revitalization Project with:

Culvert installation
Installation of new streetlights and intersection lighting, which is currently underway
Grading and landscaping
Sidewalk replacement
Paving of multi-use path

Next Steps

Asphalt paving
Decorative line painting

Duration
The remaining project work is expected to be complete by late 2026.

Impacts to Travellers
Local access to all properties within the work area, including homes, businesses, the EG Fire Station and the
Holland Landing Community Centre and Library will be maintained. All traffic is required to follow the detour routes

Photo Gallery: Young Street Revitalization will appear here on the public site.

What is Being Worked on This Week:

Culvert and pedestrian bridge replacement work ongoing
Milling expected to be completed early this week , with base asphalt repairs on-going
Raising of maintenance holes and valve chambers to finish asphalt grade to commence following milling operations
Guild Electrical installing streetlights
Ongoing concrete and interlocking works at various locations
Sod being placed

What is the Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization project?

The Enhance EG – Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization Project will renew and elevate the Holland Landing Yonge Street area through improved accessibility, enhanced safety and lighting, upgraded parking and landscaping, road resurfacing, and sustainable environmental improvements. The project area focuses on Yonge Street from Mount Albert Road to Doane Road.

The Revitalization Project will include:

Construction of a multi-use path and road resurfacing
Upgrades to sidewalks to fill in missing links, improve connectivity and accessibility
Public realm improvements including decorative streetlighting, streetscape, amenities, etc.
Sidewalk connections to adjacent trail network (where applicable)

A portion of this project will also focus on the economic development opportunities of upgrading these areas. Additional projects and funding may be available for local businesses as this aspect develops and the project progresses.

Contact the project team

Business Support

Businesses remain open during construction. Residents and visitors are encouraged to continue supporting our local businesses throughout the revitalization period. Explore local businesses through the EG Loves Local website– Downtown Holland Landing Business Directory

Businesses located within the project area have access to free, one-on-one support from the Town’s Economic Development team. This includes mentorship, marketing guidance, and connections to other programs to help you navigate this transition. A comprehensive list of local business support partners can be found here.

If you’re interested in mentorship opportunities, business resources, or would like tailored support for your business, please email the Economic Development team.

Advantage EG Website

Project Milestones and Accomplishments

Work completed on the project so far includes:

Watermain replacement including hydrants
Utility relocations
Storm sewer replacement (near completion)

Photo Gallery: HL Yonge St Construction will appear here on the public site.

Resources

Project Background
The Yonge Street Revitalization is a collaborative project between the Town and York Region that seeks to revitalize downtown Holland Landing along the Yonge Street corridor through streetscape and infrastructure improvements. The core project area focuses on Yonge Street from Mount Albert Road to Doane Road. The project seeks to advance a 1.7 km multi-use path within the downtown core of Holland Landing establishing a key active transportation linkage and extension of the Region’s Lake to Lake Trail network through the community of Holland Landing. In addition to the multi-use path, below are some key components being constructed as part of the project: Utility relocation/extension within the corridor by Enbridge Gas Storm sewer and watermain replacement in advance of road works Road works including: Curb and sidewalk removal and replacement Road resurfacing within the project limits Intersection improvements including updates to meet accessibility requirements Localized sewer and drainage improvements as required Streetscape and public realm enhancements including decorative pavement (including Every Child Matters Crosswalk), enhanced planting, seating/gathering areas, wayfinding signs, entry features etc. Enhanced traffic signals, including new traffic signals at Doane Road Pedestrian Crossover at North Street Enhanced streetlighting complete with decorative banner poles on the east side of Yonge Street Thank you to all residents who participated in our public consultations. For reports, plans, and documents, please contact the project team.
Funding
This project has been co-funded through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF). This is a Federal program that provides funding to support planning and infrastructure projects that promote walking, cycling, and other active transportation modes. The total eligible project costs are approximately $6.3 million, of which the federal government is investing $3.8 million. The Town and York Region will contribute the remaining.
Project Milestones and Timeline
Visit this webpage and our social media channels: Facebook, X, or Instagram for updates throughout the project.

Project Background

The Yonge Street Revitalization is a collaborative project between the Town and York Region that seeks to revitalize downtown Holland Landing along the Yonge Street corridor through streetscape and infrastructure improvements. The core project area focuses on Yonge Street from Mount Albert Road to Doane Road.

The project seeks to advance a 1.7 km multi-use path within the downtown core of Holland Landing establishing a key active transportation linkage and extension of the Region’s Lake to Lake Trail network through the community of Holland Landing. In addition to the multi-use path, below are some key components being constructed as part of the project:

Utility relocation/extension within the corridor by Enbridge Gas
Storm sewer and watermain replacement in advance of road works
Road works including:
- Curb and sidewalk removal and replacement
- Road resurfacing within the project limits
- Intersection improvements including updates to meet accessibility requirements
- Localized sewer and drainage improvements as required
Streetscape and public realm enhancements including decorative pavement (including Every Child Matters Crosswalk), enhanced planting, seating/gathering areas, wayfinding signs, entry features etc.
Enhanced traffic signals, including new traffic signals at Doane Road
Pedestrian Crossover at North Street
Enhanced streetlighting complete with decorative banner poles on the east side of Yonge Street

Thank you to all residents who participated in our public consultations.

For reports, plans, and documents, please contact the project team.

Funding

This project has been co-funded through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF). This is a Federal program that provides funding to support planning and infrastructure projects that promote walking, cycling, and other active transportation modes.

The total eligible project costs are approximately $6.3 million, of which the federal government is investing $3.8 million. The Town and York Region will contribute the remaining.

Project Milestones and Timeline

Yonge Street Revitalization Project process and milestone timeline, from project initiation in Q3 2021 through civil construction ending in Q4 2026, with the current stage indicated.

Visit this webpage and our social media channels: Facebook, X, or Instagram for updates throughout the project.

Holland Landing - Yonge Street Revitalization