Village of Fingal Reconstruction

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The County of Elgin, in partnership with the Township of Southwold, will be upgrading roads and underground services in the Village of Fingal. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2025 with substantial completion by December 2027.

What’s Happening?

  • New sanitary sewer services (with private property connections) will be installed by the Township of Southwold on:
    • Millpark Street
    • Fowler Street
    • Union Road
    • Fingal Line
  • Road reconstruction on Union Road and Fingal Line will be led by the County of Elgin.
  • Both Township and County are also upgrading stormwater systems to support current needs and future growth.

What Will Change?

When complete, the community will see:

  • Narrower lanes to encourage slower traffic speeds
  • Clearly marked parking bays
  • Wider, separated sidewalks
  • A signalized intersection at Fingal Line & Union Road
  • Street and pedestrian level lighting through town
  • New pedestrian crossings (PXO’s)
  • Dedicated turning lanes for future development
  • Gateway features at village entrances to slow traffic

Who’s Responsible?

  • Township of Southwold → sanitary sewers, watermain work, sidewalks, pedestrian amenities, local road work (Millpark & Fowler). For more details visit: Southwold Sanitary Servicing Project
  • County of Elgin → Union Road & Fingal Line reconstruction, signalized intersection, PXO crossings, County stormwater works

Project Funding

This project is supported by the Province of Ontario through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund and the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream (HECS). The County has received up to $3.7 million in provincial funding to help deliver these improvements.

Timeline

  • September 23: Contract awarded to Bre-Ex Construction Inc.
  • Fall 2025: Construction begins & will continue through 2027
  • Some roads may remain gravel over winter, but local access will be maintained at all times

Get Involved

A Public Information Centre (PIC) Open House was held on September 24, 2025. This drop-in event allowed residents to:

  • View project drawings
  • Speak directly with Township, County, and consultants
  • Ask questions about impacts and timelines

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We thank residents and commuters for their patience during this work. Together, the County and Township are investing in safer roads, modern servicing, and infrastructure that will support Fingal for years to come.



The County of Elgin, in partnership with the Township of Southwold, will be upgrading roads and underground services in the Village of Fingal. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2025 with substantial completion by December 2027.

What’s Happening?

  • New sanitary sewer services (with private property connections) will be installed by the Township of Southwold on:
    • Millpark Street
    • Fowler Street
    • Union Road
    • Fingal Line
  • Road reconstruction on Union Road and Fingal Line will be led by the County of Elgin.
  • Both Township and County are also upgrading stormwater systems to support current needs and future growth.

What Will Change?

When complete, the community will see:

  • Narrower lanes to encourage slower traffic speeds
  • Clearly marked parking bays
  • Wider, separated sidewalks
  • A signalized intersection at Fingal Line & Union Road
  • Street and pedestrian level lighting through town
  • New pedestrian crossings (PXO’s)
  • Dedicated turning lanes for future development
  • Gateway features at village entrances to slow traffic

Who’s Responsible?

  • Township of Southwold → sanitary sewers, watermain work, sidewalks, pedestrian amenities, local road work (Millpark & Fowler). For more details visit: Southwold Sanitary Servicing Project
  • County of Elgin → Union Road & Fingal Line reconstruction, signalized intersection, PXO crossings, County stormwater works

Project Funding

This project is supported by the Province of Ontario through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund and the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream (HECS). The County has received up to $3.7 million in provincial funding to help deliver these improvements.

Timeline

  • September 23: Contract awarded to Bre-Ex Construction Inc.
  • Fall 2025: Construction begins & will continue through 2027
  • Some roads may remain gravel over winter, but local access will be maintained at all times

Get Involved

A Public Information Centre (PIC) Open House was held on September 24, 2025. This drop-in event allowed residents to:

  • View project drawings
  • Speak directly with Township, County, and consultants
  • Ask questions about impacts and timelines

Stay Updated
Sign up for project updates by scrolling down to "Stay Informed". Add your email address and click "Subscribe". It is as easy as a click of a button!


We thank residents and commuters for their patience during this work. Together, the County and Township are investing in safer roads, modern servicing, and infrastructure that will support Fingal for years to come.



  • September 26, 2025 - Update

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    Listening to Your Feedback: Refinements to the Village of Fingal Reconstruction Design

    Thank you to everyone who attended the Public Information Centre on September 24. Nearly 80 people came out to share their input, and your feedback has been incredibly valuable in helping shape this project.


    One of the main concerns we heard was about ensuring the road remains usable for large farm equipment. We understand how important this is for local farmers and for keeping daily operations running smoothly. Farming is at the heart of this community, and your ability to move equipment safely is essential.


    To address this, the design team is making changes. While the roads are being narrowed to help calm traffic and make the village safer for everyone, the plan now includes strategically placed wider sections, or parking bays, that will allow large farm equipment to move through when needed. These areas will create space for vehicles to pull over temporarily, so equipment can pass safely while still keeping the village roads designed for slower, safer traffic overall.


    The updated drawings with these changes are being prepared and will be shared on the project website as soon as they are ready.


    We truly appreciate everyone’s input and are committed to making sure this project works for the whole community both today and in the years to come.


  • September 23, 2025 Update

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    Elgin County is pleased to share that at its Regular Meeting of County Council on September 23, 2025, Bre-Ex Construction Inc. was awarded the contract for the Village of Fingal Reconstruction Project (Tender No. 2025-T32) at a total value of $18,985,580.29. This amount includes both Township and County costs to deliver the full project.

    Bre-Ex has provided a proposed work plan, and Township staff have prepared an illustrated map of Fingal highlighting where the major works are planned. Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change based on weather and winter conditions.

    📍 Public Information Centre (PIC)
    We invite all residents and commuters to attend an informal drop-in Public Information Centre tomorrow:

    • Date: September 24, 2025

    • Time: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

    • Location: Township of Southwold Offices

    Come view the project drawings, speak with Township and County staff, and learn more about the improvements coming to Fingal.


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Page last updated: 26 Sep 2025, 12:08 PM