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Last updated: Nov. 21, 2024

What's Happening:


Exciting Announcement: Bay Street will fully reopen at the end of November, in advance of the busy festive season. Stage 1 is almost done, crews are wrapping up the Bay and Beyond project for the winter.

Stage 1 – Phase 1 and 2: Improvements Made


Our crews have been making incredible progress on the Bay and Beyond project! Here’s a quick snapshot of the work completed in 2024:

  • 🚧 James Street Upgrades: We applied a fresh surface to James St., complete with new paint markings, pedestrian crosswalk and adjusted stop bars at the James St./Muskoka Rd. intersection (near Shoppers Drug Mart).
  • 💧 New Underground Pipes: Beneath Bay St., we replaced water, wastewater, and stormwater pipes that had been in place since the 1940s — talk about an upgrade!
  • 🏠 Reliable, Clean, Safe Water: Properties are now connected to a new water and sanitary main, ensuring more reliable service for years to come.
  • 👟 Wharf Enhancements: New multi-use trail, sidewalks, curbs, and temporary streetlights have been installed along Bay St to enhance safety and visibility.
  • 🚙 Smoother Drive: The first base layer of asphalt has been applied to the Stage 1 area. The Road includes protective ramping for a smooth transition and to safeguard curbs during winter plowing. The second and final asphalt layer is coming in 2025, as well as enhancements and upgrades to the streetlights at the east-end of the project.
  • Not signed up for the newsletter? Read the November edition now.

Reminders and Updates


While winter settles in, our project team will be busy behind the scenes preparing for what’s next. Stage 2 of the Bay and Beyond project is scheduled to start in the Spring, 2025.
Stay tuned, we'll be sharing more details about our next Community Information Session - so you know what to expect when Stage 2 starts in the spring.

  • Watch for Reopening Date: Crews are wrapping up Stage 1 and Bay Street is anticipated to reopen at the end of November, just in time for the holidays.
  • Holiday Events, Tree Lighting and Santa Claus Parade: There’s plenty happening in Gravenhurst this November and December, even as we finish up Phase 2 in the Muskoka Wharf area through year-end! Visit the Town of Gravenhurst and Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce websites for all the latest event details and updates.
  • Open for business: The Muskoka Wharf is open for business - follow the signs or simply enter the address of your destination into your GPS, our navigation partners (Google Maps / Waze) have updated route information to get you where you need to go.
  • Stay Connected: Our Bay and Beyond project page at www.engagemuskoka.ca/BayandBeyond hosts important information and downloads to keep you prepared and informed.
  • Truck Route: A designated truck route is in effect for Stage 1. .

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.

Stay updated, sign up for our newsletter and get project updates right to your inbox.


🌡️ Project Progress - Monthly Accomplishments Snapshot

At the end of every month, a progress report is delivered to keep the Bay and Beyond project on track and on budget.
Explore our progress snapshots where we show our accomplishments and milestones, as we move through this critical 3-year partnership infrastructure project.


*Snapshots uploaded at the end of every month.

Last updated: Nov. 21, 2024

What's Happening:


Exciting Announcement: Bay Street will fully reopen at the end of November, in advance of the busy festive season. Stage 1 is almost done, crews are wrapping up the Bay and Beyond project for the winter.

Stage 1 – Phase 1 and 2: Improvements Made


Our crews have been making incredible progress on the Bay and Beyond project! Here’s a quick snapshot of the work completed in 2024:

  • 🚧 James Street Upgrades: We applied a fresh surface to James St., complete with new paint markings, pedestrian crosswalk and adjusted stop bars at the James St./Muskoka Rd. intersection (near Shoppers Drug Mart).
  • 💧 New Underground Pipes: Beneath Bay St., we replaced water, wastewater, and stormwater pipes that had been in place since the 1940s — talk about an upgrade!
  • 🏠 Reliable, Clean, Safe Water: Properties are now connected to a new water and sanitary main, ensuring more reliable service for years to come.
  • 👟 Wharf Enhancements: New multi-use trail, sidewalks, curbs, and temporary streetlights have been installed along Bay St to enhance safety and visibility.
  • 🚙 Smoother Drive: The first base layer of asphalt has been applied to the Stage 1 area. The Road includes protective ramping for a smooth transition and to safeguard curbs during winter plowing. The second and final asphalt layer is coming in 2025, as well as enhancements and upgrades to the streetlights at the east-end of the project.
  • Not signed up for the newsletter? Read the November edition now.

Reminders and Updates


While winter settles in, our project team will be busy behind the scenes preparing for what’s next. Stage 2 of the Bay and Beyond project is scheduled to start in the Spring, 2025.
Stay tuned, we'll be sharing more details about our next Community Information Session - so you know what to expect when Stage 2 starts in the spring.

  • Watch for Reopening Date: Crews are wrapping up Stage 1 and Bay Street is anticipated to reopen at the end of November, just in time for the holidays.
  • Holiday Events, Tree Lighting and Santa Claus Parade: There’s plenty happening in Gravenhurst this November and December, even as we finish up Phase 2 in the Muskoka Wharf area through year-end! Visit the Town of Gravenhurst and Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce websites for all the latest event details and updates.
  • Open for business: The Muskoka Wharf is open for business - follow the signs or simply enter the address of your destination into your GPS, our navigation partners (Google Maps / Waze) have updated route information to get you where you need to go.
  • Stay Connected: Our Bay and Beyond project page at www.engagemuskoka.ca/BayandBeyond hosts important information and downloads to keep you prepared and informed.
  • Truck Route: A designated truck route is in effect for Stage 1. .

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.

Stay updated, sign up for our newsletter and get project updates right to your inbox.


🌡️ Project Progress - Monthly Accomplishments Snapshot

At the end of every month, a progress report is delivered to keep the Bay and Beyond project on track and on budget.
Explore our progress snapshots where we show our accomplishments and milestones, as we move through this critical 3-year partnership infrastructure project.


*Snapshots uploaded at the end of every month.

Page last updated: 21 Nov 2024, 08:20 AM