Engineering and asset management
Infrastructure
Explore the projects, plans, and investments that support reliable services, safe roads, and long term growth across the Town.
Engineering
The Town of New Tecumseth’s Engineering department oversees our roads, water and wastewater systems, and storm water drainage.
Our Engineering department’s practices include:
- Assessing and designing municipal infrastructure
- Commenting on municipal service issues
- Preparing site plans and agreements
- Managing engineering studies and assessments
- Developing budgets for long-term and short-term development
- Managing Site Alteration Applications and Permits
- Alliston Traffic Signal Pole Replacement
- Boyne River Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
- Prospect Street and Tecumseth Street Road Reconstruction and Urbanization
- Lionel Stone Avenue East Road Reconstruction
- Road Safety Initiative Fund
- Church Street North Improvements
- King St. S. and Industrial Parkway Intersection Improvements
- Road Needs Study Update
- Various Pedestrian Crossovers
- 14th Line and C.W. Leach Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
- Queen Street and Mill Street Intersection Improvements
- Annual Traffic Calming Program
- Alliston Elevated Water Storage Tank Study
- 40km/h Neighbourhood Area Speed Limit Project in Alliston
- Dillane St E and Keogh St Reconstruction
- Dayfoot Street Improvements
- Alliston Groundwater Optimization
- Maple Lane Sewage Pump Station Rehabilitation
- Road Reconstruction Program
The Town of New Tecumseth Engineering Design Criteria and Standards are intended as a guideline to provide a good engineering basis for subdivision design, to establish a uniform criteria of minimum standards, and to improve processing of subdivision plans and agreements in the Town.
Changes and revisions will be made to these standards from time to time and it the responsibility of the Developer or the Developer’s Consulting Engineer to obtain and make use of the latest version available at the time of engineering design.
Please use our Site Plan Submission Guidelines to help you through completing your Site Plan Agreement Application. The Guidelines explain our submission procedure, different drawing requirements, and includes a full copy of our Site Plan By-law. It’s helpful to address each point in order to speed up your approval process. It is recommended to set up a pre-consultation meeting with the Town Staff to understand the submission requirements.
Please refer to the Fees and Charges By-Law for fees schedule.
Visit the Regulations and By-laws for Micromobility Vehicles and Off-Road Vehicles webpage for information about the rules for using micromobility and off-road vehicles in New Tecumseth.
In New Tecumseth, the default urban speed limit is 50 km/hr in urban areas (Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham) and 80 km/hr in rural areas unless otherwise posted. These speed limits are in keeping with the standard speed limits established by the Province.
Speed limits may be reduced in sensitive areas such as those near schools and parks. Reduced speed limits may also be in place due to the existing road geometry in select locations.
Speed limit reductions will not be considered to address speeding concerns. For more information about speeding concerns, please refer to “Speeding & Traffic Calming” below.
Speeding concerns must first be addressed through front-line mitigation measures, such as the use of temporary radar speed signs or speed enforcement. These methods often have a positive effect to address sporadic speeding and can be implemented much faster than permanent speed control devices.
Requests for temporary radar speed signs can be directed to the Engineering Department by filling out the request form available here. Requests for speed enforcement should be directed to the Nottawasaga OPP.
Should speeding concerns continue following the use of front-line mitigation measures, residents may request that the need for traffic calming on their street be reviewed by Engineering staff. Traffic calming devices can alter driver behaviour to reduce vehicle speeds and/or volumes. Examples of traffic calming devices include radar speed signs, on-street parking, lane narrowing via pavement markings, speed humps, curb bump-outs, etc.
Requests for traffic calming measures can be directed to the Engineering Department by filling out the traffic calming concern form.
The Town’s Traffic Calming Guidelines establish the traffic calming review procedure, as well as minimum criteria which must be satisfied for traffic calming to be considered. The traffic calming review procedure is outlined below:
Step 1: Initiation & Initial Screening
When a traffic calming request is received, Engineering staff will determine if the road or road section satisfies the initial screening criteria to be considered for further traffic calming review.
Only those roads or road sections which satisfy all initial screening criteria will be considered for further review of traffic calming need.
Engineering staff will contact the requestor to explain the results of the initial screening and next steps.
Step 2: Neighbourhood Petition
Engineering staff will direct the requestor to complete a neighbourhood petition and provide information about which properties must be surveyed as part of this step. A neighbourhood petition will only be accepted if a road or road section has satisfied the initial screening criteria and Engineering staff have directed the requestor to proceed with the petition.
The purpose of the neighbourhood petition is to establish whether there is sufficient local support for traffic calming measures. At least 51% of the properties surveyed must be in favour of traffic calming measures being employed on the subject road for the traffic calming review process to continue.
Step 3: Data Collection
Engineering staff will conduct the necessary traffic studies to quantify the traffic concern. The exact timing of these studies is dependent on weather conditions and available budget. For traffic calming measures to address vehicle speeds to be considered, the 85th Percentile Speed on the subject road must exceed the speed limit by the values provided in the table below. The 85th Percentile Speed is the speed at or below which 85% of all traffic is travelling.
| Speed Limit | Minimum 85th Percentile Speedto consider Traffic Calming |
| 40 km/h | 50 km/h |
| 50 km/h | 61 km/h |
| 60 km/h | 72 km/h |
| 70 km/h | 83 km/h |
| 80 km/h | 94 km/h |
Step 4: Data Assessment
Engineering staff will quantify the traffic calming need by evaluating road attributes through a weighted point-score system, as described in Appendix A of the Traffic Calming Guidelines. To be considered for traffic calming measures, a local road must score a minimum of 35 points and a collector road must score a minimum of 52 points.
The point-score will also be used to prioritize traffic calming improvements. The priority list may be revised from time to time as additional locations are reviewed for traffic calming need.
Engineering staff will contact the requestor to explain the results of the data assessment and next steps.
Step 5: Design Consideration & Community Feedback
Engineering staff will develop a traffic calming plan based on the concerns raised, data collected, site visits, historical information, future maintenance and construction considerations, etc. The proposed traffic calming plan will be developed at the sole discretion of the Town in accordance with relevant standards and best practices.
The preferred design will be shared with agency stakeholders (for example, emergency services, road maintenance department, transit services, etc.) for feedback about possible impacts to their operations.
A public information meeting will also be held to present the preferred design to the community and obtain resident feedback.
A community support survey will be distributed to those properties which would be most impacted by the implementation of traffic calming measures to gauge community support. For the traffic calming review process to continue, a minimum of 25% of surveys must be returned and, of that 25%, 60% must be in favour of traffic calming.
Step 6: Finalize & Implement the Traffic Calming Plan
The traffic calming plan will be finalized based on agency and community feedback. The recommended traffic calming design will be presented to Town Council for consideration. If Town Council approves the traffic calming plan, detailed design drawings may be prepared and the traffic calming plan implemented.
The timeline for implementation of the traffic calming plan is dependent on the approval of sufficient funding by Town Council and the project’s priority as determined through the point-score established in Step 4.
Step 7: Monitor & Evaluate
Engineering staff will monitor the effectiveness of the traffic calming measures implemented. Corrective measures may be taken to address unintended outcomes of the traffic calming plan.
The purpose of all-way stop control is to control the right-of-way at an intersection. All-way stop control is not to be used as a speed control device, as numerous studies have shown that they are ineffective for this purpose.
Engineering staff review the need for all-way stop control based on the warrant criteria established by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). As per MTO’s criteria, all-way stop control should only be considered following a formal traffic study which concludes that the volume and directional split of traffic warrants all-way stop control. The exact criteria depend on the classification of the roads.
All-way stop control may also be considered at intersections with a high accident frequency. Only accidents susceptible to relief through all-way stop control may be considered.
All-way stop control may have several negative effects when installed at unwarranted locations, including:
- driver frustration
- rolling stops or stop sign non-compliance
- increased travel speeds to make up for lost time
- aggressive deceleration and acceleration
- increased idling and air pollution
- increased fuel consumption
- potential for rear-end collisions
- creating a false sense of safety for cyclists and pedestrians
Traffic Counts can be referenced from Appendix A and Appendix B of the 2018 Roads Needs Study report. Depending on the size and scope of your study / project, the traffic count may need to be updated. We recommend contacting the Engineering Department to verify the counts and determine whether there is additional information available for the area you are studying.
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As defined in the Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116, a Site Alteration, is any activity that involves the dumping, grading, removing, movement or excavating of fill or soil.
To help you better understand the Site Alteration and Fill Permit procedures please visit the Site Alterations page for additional information.
View the Town of New Tecumseth’s plans, studies and reports that improve our community and guide us toward our future goals.
Infrastructure Standards
The Town of New Tecumseth Engineering Design Criteria and Standards are intended as a guideline to provide a good engineering basis for subdivision design, to establish a uniform criteria of minimum standards, and to improve processing of subdivision plans and agreements in the Town.
Changes and revisions will be made to these standards from time to time and it the responsibility of the Developer or the Developer’s Consulting Engineer to obtain and make use of the latest version available at the time of engineering design.
The Town of New Tecumseth’s Asset Management page outlines how the Town of New Tecumseth plans, manages, and maintains its municipal infrastructure in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.
The New Tecumseth Data Information Standard establishes a comprehensive framework for how asset information must be submitted to the Town of New Tecumseth to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in maintaining its GIS-based asset repository.
Master Planning
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan
Background Information
The Town of New Tecumseth is initiating a Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (SSMP) Class Environmental
Assessment (Class EA) in accordance with the Town’s Strategic Plan 2019-2022. The objective of this
study is to identify short and long-term servicing strategies, identify gaps, constraints, and
system improvements for its sanitary system.
This study will provide a comprehensive capital and implementation plan for the Town to highlight
prioritized maintenance and/or upgrade projects that will be required based on an assessment of the
current demands, future growth forecasts up to 2051, and emergency response. Additionally, results
of the study will be used in support of future Schedule C MCEA Studies identified in the Master
Plan.
Study Approach
The SSMP which will be completed in accordance with the requirements of Approach #2 of the
Municipal Engineers Association’s (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) (October
2000, amended 2007, 2011 and 2015). The SSMP is to be prepared with the level of investigation,
documentation, and consultation that is sufficient to fulfill the requirements for all Schedule A,
A+ and B projects within the Master Plan.
Model Generation
This study involves the creation of a wastewater model to be used to identify current system constraints, and ultimately forecast and evaluate potential servicing solutions. The model will be calibrated with survey information gathered during the study, including results from flow monitors and rain gauges strategically located in areas of potential growth and known limitations to reflect existing flows. This model will be developed using industry best-practices and criteria outlined in the “CIWEM Urban Drainage Group Code of Practice” (2017). An overall holistic, system-wide approach will be used to develop final infrastructure recommendations based on the wastewater model.
Consultation
Consultation with the public and technical partners is an essential part of the Master Plan
process. Opportunities for input will include two Public Information Centres (PICs) and direct
consultation with the project team where requested, as the study proceeds.
The first PIC was held virtually from September 22 to October 6, 2022.
The Town of New Tecumseth is initiating a Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Class EA Study to identify short and long-term servicing strategies and system improvements for its sanitary system. This will provide a strategic vision for the next thirty years to accommodate future growth while ensuring safe, sustainable, and optimized wastewater services.
You’re invited to attend the first Public Information Centre being held virtually from September 22 to October 6, 2022! Public engagement is very important to us and we encourage all residents and any interested party to review the posted project information and provide input.
Below we have two ways you can view PIC#1.
First is a video presentation that is available on the Towns YouTube Channel for a duration of 18 minutes. Additionally, just the presentation slides are available to view at your convenience.
Second is a Storymaps website display board. The website display board is designed to be interactive and provide an elegant interface with the users to convey the PIC#1 information.
Project Update November 2022
PIC #1 was recently completed, and the summary of comments received are now available on the project website.
Following PIC #1, the project team will review and consider all feedback received to support the next step in developing the preferred sanitary servicing strategy. Additionally, the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (SSMP) will move to analyze the growth and employment forecasts from the County of Simcoe’s Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) once they are finalized. As a result, PIC #2, which the project team had anticipated to be held in Summer 2023, will be postponed.
To receive updates on the progress of the SSMP, please consider signing up for the project’s mailing list to be updated on the progress of this study.
Feedback
If you have any comments, please email us to let us know.
Class EA Study for New Production Well
Introduction
The Town of New Tecumseth initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to select the preferred alternative servicing strategy to increase the existing groundwater supply capacity in order to meet the projected water demands for Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham communities to horizon year 2031. The Notice of Study Commencement was issued on March 8, 2018.
CIMA+ is the consultant retained by the Town to complete the New Production Well Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study.
Purpose of the Study
This study will be completed in accordance with the planning and design process for ‘Schedule B’ projects as outlined in the Municipal Class EA document (as amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015) which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
As part of this study, alternative water supply servicing solutions were considered and have been evaluated against a range of criteria. The final selected solution will subsequently advance forward for further evaluation and preliminary design development.
Online Public Consultation
Consultation is a key component of the Municipal Class EA process, and we request your participation at the upcoming online Public Information Centre (PIC) on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020. The PIC is being held online given the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on public gathering in closed spaces.
The online PIC will provide information about the project, the results of the activities completed to-date, the preliminary preferred recommended solution for the Drinking Water System and obtain your feedback. Notice of online PIC has been advertised in the local newspapers and published on Town’s website and social media accounts. Public having special interest in the study can email to the contact noted below to be added to the Project Contact List.
Links to PIC material will be available on Wednesday September 30th, 2020.
You are encouraged to review the PIC material once available and provide your feedback/comments.
Notice of Study Completion
The Town of New Tecumseth initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to select the preferred alternative servicing strategy to increase the existing groundwater supply capacity in order to meet the projected water demands for Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham communities to horizon year 2031. The Notice of Study Commencement was issued on March 8, 2018.
In accordance with the Municipal Class EA process, a Project File Report (PFR) and all associated Appendices have been prepared by CIMA+ to document the Class EA process completed for this project and by this Notice of Completion is being placed in the public record for a 30 day public review and comment period.
If you have any further questions, please see the contacts below.
Sandra Rodriguez, M.Eng, P.Eng
Project Manager
CIMA+
905-695-1005 ext. 6718
Environmental Assessment Studies
In accordance with Phase 4 of the Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class EA process, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the Class EA process completed for this undertaking and by this Notice of Completion is being placed in the public record for a 30 day public review and comment period.
The 9th Line Bridge Improvements Environmental Study Report and Appendices evaluates the need for improvements to the bridge crossing and future development of an east/west link for the community of Beeton.
Also provided:
Part II Order Request – Refer to the Notice of Completion for further details.
The Class Environmental Assessment for Wastewater Treatment (2005) investigates options for increasing waste-water servicing capacity that accommodates future population growth projections and anticipates industrial, institutional, and commercial growth in the Town. This project was a response to the need to review potable water and waste-water treatment capacity in the Town.
The report consists of four volumes:
Addendum to Class Environmental Assessment for Waste-Water Treatment
The outcome was the creation of an Addendum to the 2005 Class EA Environmental Study Report, in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (as amended in 2007) which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act.
The Trans Canada Trail/Beeton Creek Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment evaluates the need for improvements to the bridge crossing at Beeton Creek, in the community of Beeton.
The Town of New Tecumseth (Town) had initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to select the preferred alternative servicing strategy to increase the existing groundwater supply capacity in order to meet the projected water demands for Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham communities to horizon year 2031. The Notice of Study Commencement was issued on March 8, 2018.
Per the Notice of Online Public Information Centre, an online Public Information Centre (PIC) had been held on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020. The Public Information Centre (PIC) was held online given the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions existing at that time with regards to public gatherings.
Presentation Boards, Recorded Video Presentation and Narrative, can be found on the Class Environmental Assessment Study for New Production Well web page.
In accordance with the Municipal Class EA process, a Project File Report (PFR) and all associated Appendices have been prepared by CIMA+ to document the Class EA process completed for this project and by this Notice of Completion is being placed in the public record for a 30 day public review and comment period.
Asset Management Planning
The Town of New Tecumseth’s Asset Management page outlines how the Town of New Tecumseth plans, manages, and maintains its municipal infrastructure in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.