Bay and Beyond

Last updated: September 26, 2024

What's Happening:

Stage 1, Phase 1 is complete.
Stage 1, Phase 2 is in effect until the end of the 2024 construction season.

Phase 2 September update:

Crews are installing temporary water and wastewater connections above-ground along Bay Street.
To keep everything running smoothly, temporary above-ground systems are being installed to ensure water and wastewater services continue as usual for folks in the Muskoka Wharf area.
Clean water flows through these specialized pipes, and wastewater (shower, sink and toilet water) will be taken away in a separate temporary above-ground system.
Crews recently experienced utility conflicts and will begin working weekends to stay on schedule and complete Phase 2 before the winter season.
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Phase 2: will focus on replacing and upgrading critical underground pipes below Bay Street.

Road Closure: 1100 Bay Street (west entrance, Muskoka Wharf) to Greavette Street
Open: Muskoka Wharf west entrance (1100 Bay Street)
Open: Cherokee Lane accessible through Burnett Street and Hughson Street
Open: Multi-use gravel pathway to the Farmer’s Market parking lot
Open: Farmer’s Market parking lot
Open: Wharf Event Area available for parking, accessible from Bay Street
Open: Crosswalk at the intersection (1100 Bay Street) at Boston Pizza
Open: New sidewalk from Steamship Bay Road to Muskoka Wharf
Open: Access to properties within closure limits remain accessible in all phases
Map: Download Stage 1, Phase 2 map

Reminders and Updates

Partnership with Gravenhurst: Read our partnership News Release with more information about the Bay and Beyond project.
Truck Route: A designated truck route is in effect for Stage 1.
Shop Local: All businesses remain open and accessible. Explore the We Dig Gravenhurst campaign.
Project Newsletter: If you haven't signed up already, the Bay and Beyond Newsletter is your source for information, resources and reminders about the project. Sign up today! Read past newsletters under the Newsletter Editions section on the right-hand menu.

Bay and Beyond: More than a construction project.

Ever wonder where your toilet water goes or how clean drinking water gets to your tap? The Bay and Beyond infrastructure project is a three-year partnership with the District of Muskoka and the Town of Gravenhurst, designed to upgrade the critical underground systems that have been in place since 1944. This project will ensure the reliable delivery of clean drinking water and efficient wastewater management, services we often don't think about.

Here's a glimpse at more improvements as part of the Bay and Beyond project:

Creating more opportunities for active transportation
New multi-use trail from North Muldrew Lake Road to the Gravenhurst Farmers’ Market
New, improved parking area to better accommodate the busy Farmers Market
Upgrades to intersections and traffic signals, including enhancements to accessibility
New pedestrian crosswalk downtown at Sharpe Street and Muskoka Road South
New street lights from Cherokee Lane to Greavette Street
New, smooth driving surfaces and improved drainage
Replacement of sidewalks and curbs
and replacement of the 80 year-old water pipes, watermains, storm and sanitary sewers underground - to keep Gravenhurst connected.

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