City Projects

A Feasibility and Economic Impact Study for the Downtown Commons lands was initiated with the intent of redeveloping the lands surrounding City Hall to create a vibrant place to live, work, and play.

• Downtown Commons Feasibility and Economic Impact Study

The study will articulate a vision for the Downtown Commons and quantify the merits of further investment on the City’s tax base and economic development, as a stimulus towards further investment in the City Centre as a whole.

Capital Construction projects include road construction, storm and sanitary sewer projects, watermain projects, bridge projects, new sidewalks, and drainage projects. Some of these projects can be found on the Construction Project webpage.

Three Phases of a Capital Construction Project

The Capital Construction process is typically divided into 3 essential phases: Planning, Design and Approvals, and Construction. See the phases below:

Phase 1 - Project Planning

The planning phase is where the project plans are documented outlining the activities, requirements and costs associated with the project which can include: Identify infrastructure needs Identify financial resource requirements Identify project schedule Geotechnical investigations CCTV inspections of underground services Complete Municipal Class Environmental Assessments Public consultation including First Nations consultations Preliminary design and preliminary project estimate Preliminary design and preliminary project estimate Identify property requirements Assist Assembling Federal/Provincial Grant Applications

Phase 2 - Design and Approvals

The design and approvals phase grants final approvals on drawings which can include: Final engineering drawings and contract documents Utility co-ordination and relocations (hydro (2), gas telecommunications (5+)) Obtain approvals from regulatory agencies MECP (ECA's, PTTW, Species at Risk, etc.) City Approvals (Form 1 - Watermain Alterations, other departments) MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources) (Federal) Department of Fisheries and Oceans Quinte Conservation (Fill and Alteration Permit) Canadian Transportation Agency (Railway crossings) Pipeline Crossings (Trans Canada, NPL) Final Public Consultation (as necessary) Pre-tender estimate or final project estimate

Phase 3 - Construction

The construction phase may include the following: Advertise Tender and Council Award Construction Inspection certifying work is being complete per contract specifications tracking quantities daily, Contract/Project Close-out activities: Construction Lien Act Compliance reporting pre Permits Warranty period inspections and repairs "As-Constructed" drawings Becoming more Compliance Oriented: Record keeping (of traffic control, signage, etc.) to demonstrate compliance MECP reporting required per ECA's, PTTW & Species at Risk DFO reporting per permits issued City requirements for watermain revisions - Form 1 Quinte Conservation Permit reporting Pipeline Crossing inspection requirements ESA certifications for electrical woks (street lights, traffic signals, etc.) "Prompt Payment" Legislation requirements Providing info for submission / certification of grant submissions Evolving Regulatory Environment Future (2022) compliance requirements per new Soil Management Regulations enacted in December 2019 Asset management requirements

Corridor Study - Bell Boulevard and North Front Street

The City of Belleville is conducting an update to the previous Development Charges Background Study and By-law. This project consists of two components: the Industrial Exemption Policy Update and the Development Charges Background Study and by-law. 

Industrial Exemption Policy Update:

The City of Belleville has initiated an affordable housing project on a portion of the land at the West Hill Green Space (former Queen Mary School site). The property is envisioned to feature affordable housing units, while maximizing the amount of useable parkland. The Queen Mary Affordable Housing Project aims to increase the supply of affordable housing units within the City of Belleville to meet the housing needs of current and future residents.

Infrastructure Phasing Strategy

The City is taking a proactive and coordinated approach to infrastructure planning on a sub-area basis to ensure the efficient use of land and infrastructure through preparation of an Infrastructure Phasing Strategy. This will be determined through an assessment of the issues, opportunities and gaps related to development contemplated in the Official Plan. The Infrastructure Phasing Strategy will help the City prioritize development that utilizes existing infrastructure, and identify a strategic approach to the phasing of future development to support long term growth.

With completion of the Infrastructure Phasing Strategy Background Report, an Infrastructure Phasing Policy will be developed for Council's consideration which will enhance the focused delivery of infrastructure in an efficient and sustainable manner in conjunction with the City's Capital Budgeting process and Asset Management Plan.

Loyalist Secondary Plan (LSP) Update

Solar Projects

Traffic Calming