Current and Active Projects

Project details

Structural rehabilitation.

Updates

(as of May 11, 2026)

• Phase 1 of the repair solution has been completed.
• The consultant and contractor are working towards the final phase of repairs to restore the bridge to a usable condition.

Aimed project start date

Currently in progress. 

Estimated completion in Summer 2026.

Project details

Corrosion protection and structural rehabilitation. Funding is supported by Ontario’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing Enabling Core Services Stream, the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and the Canada Community-Building Fund.

Updates

(as of May 11, 2026)

• The contractor completed the structural repairs and main coating to provide corrosion protection.
• The scaffolding has been removed, and the bridge is open to two lanes of traffic.
• The contractor will be returning in early summer to apply coating to the locations where the scaffolding was mounted to the structure.

Aimed project start date

Currently in progress. 

Estimated completion in Summer 2026.

Project details

Redesign and upgrades of the entrance lobby. Funding for this project is made possible through the support of the Province of Ontario Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund.

Updates

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony being held on May 19 at 3 p.m. in the Lobby of the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre to celebrate recent enhancements including the lobby and Thistle Arena concrete slab.

Aimed project start date

Project was completed in Spring 2026.

Project details

Investing $8,747,376 for paving municipal roadways, including:

• Lakeview Drive, from the Winnipeg River East Branch Bridge (by the Lake of the Woods Hospital) to the Winnipeg River West Branch Bridge (by Tunnel Island Trails entrance)
• Parsons Street and Minnesota Street intersection
• Railway Street, from Sixteenth Avenue North railway crossing to approximately 350 metres east, 
• Enhancement of the railway crossing at Sixteenth Avenue North
• Fourth Avenue South, from Fifth Street South to 100 metres south)

Parts of this work are supported by the Province of Ontario’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing Enabling Core Services Stream. 

Updates

(as of May 11, 2026)

• The project has been awarded with work scheduled to begin on May 19, starting on Lakeview Drive on the West Branch bridge, moving east. 

Aimed project start date

Spring 2026

Estimated completion in Fall 2026.

Project details

$576,000 being invested to improve both hard surface and loose top roads, ensuring better connectivity for residents.

Aimed project start date

Spring 2026

Estimated completion in Winter 2026.

Project details

The park will receive new deck structure surrounding the James McMillan tugboat and a new fully accessible ramp. Funding for this project is made possible through the generous support of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).

Updates

(as of May 11, 2026)

• The project has been awarded to a contractor and project initiation work is underway.

Aimed project start date

Summer 2026

Estimated completion in Fall 2026.

Project details

The Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena will be getting an elevator, increasing accessibility to the second floor. Funding for this project is made possible through the generous support of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).

Updates

(as of May 11, 2026)

• The construction work is underway with demolition partly completed and critical equipment ordered.

Aimed project start date

Currently in progress. 

Estimated completion in Summer 2026.

Project details

Plans include new pathways, parking, landscaping, and additional play features. The stormwater throughout the park will receive an upgrade along with the main pipe on First Street South. 

Updates

(as of May 11, 2026)

• The project was awarded in April with construction beginning on the First Street South stormwater pipe replacement.
• The underground work has been completed, and the contractor is initiating work within the park beginning on May 11, 2026. 

Aimed project start date

Currently in progress.

Estimated completion in Summer 2026.

Project details

The current playground will be replaced with a new accessible playground. The new playground will feature a fully rubber mat, structures that will exceed AODA requirements, and the boardwalk will connect to the new rubber matted surface. Funding for this project is made possible through the generous support of the Government of Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), and the Kenora Rotary Club.

Updates

(as of May 11, 2026)

• Work is planned to commence in June 2026.

Aimed project start date

Spring 2026

Estimated completion in Summer 2026.

Project details

Investing $85,000 for design work for planned improvements to the north parking lot of Norman Park and to the Community Club building exterior. Sources of funding proposed to come from Recreation Parking Reserve and Parklands Reserve.

Improvements may include: paving the parking lot and adding line painting, trail system expansion - connecting the incoming multi-use pathway with the existing trails in the park, exterior lighting, and site grading to manage stormwater. Accessible and inclusive improvements to the Norman Community Club entrance, replacement of windows, doors, and siding.

Updates

(as of May 20, 2026)

• The design work has been awarded to a consultant.

Aimed project start date

Design work is to begin Spring 2026. 

Estimated design completion in Fall 2026. Followed by applying for funding. Project build timing to be announced.