Bay and Beyond

Last updated: July 23, 2024

What's Happening:

Stage 1, Phase 1 is underway. Stage 1 - Phase 2 is on the horizon.

Bay Street is closed between Steamship Bay Road, N. Muldrew Lake Road, and the east entrance of Muskoka Wharf.
Lane restrictions - Bay Street and Steamship Road intersection July 24 and July 25 to install new sidewalks, light poles, traffic signals and a new road base.

Reminders and Updates - what you need to know:

Partnership with Gravenhurst: Read our partnership News Release with more information about the Bay and Beyond project.
Truck Route: A designated truck route is in effect for Stage 1.
Shop Local: All businesses remain open and accessible. Explore the We Dig Gravenhurst campaign.
Project Newsletter: If you haven't signed up already, the Bay and Beyond Newsletter is your source for information, resources and reminders about the project. Sign up today!

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.

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Questions? Email the project team at bayandbeyond@muskoka.on.ca - we're here to help.