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Fischer-Hallman Road to Lawrence Avenue About the project The Region of Waterloo is improving Victoria Street between Fischer-Hallman Road and Lawrence Avenue in Kitchener. Phase one includes the Fischer-Hallman Road and Westmount Road intersections. Phase two will be from Fischer-Hallman Road to Lawrence Avenue (not including the intersections).
This work includes pavement rehabilitation, upgrades to underground infrastructure, safety improvements at intersections, and...
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Homer Watson Boulevard and Block Line Road, Kitchener Franklin Boulevard and Bishop Street North, Cambridge Erb Street West and Ira Needles Boulevard/Erbsville Road, Waterloo About the project The Region of Waterloo is improving three existing roundabouts in Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo. This work is part of the roundabout pedestrian safety pilot that is trialing three different crosswalk safety features to help anyone walking or rolling feel more safe. 
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Lancaster Street to Tyson Drive About the project The Region of Waterloo is completing maintenance work on the Bridgeport Bridge in Kitchener. This work includes small concrete repairs and applying a protective coating to parts of the bridge.
Timing — starts July 10, 2025 Construction will start on or around July 10 and finish in September 2025.
Lane reductions The bridge will remain open to two-way traffic throughout this work. Temporary lane reductions...
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Pinedale Drive to Westmount Road Project update As part of the Ottawa Street improvements project, the Region of Waterloo is starting stage two of this year’s work between Westmount Road and Pinedale Drive. In this stage we will replace a culvert at Shoemaker Creek, continue the new roundabout at the Ottawa Street and Westmount Road intersection, replace underground infrastructure, add new multi-use paths on both sides of Ottawa Street and upgrade the streetlighting.
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Interested applicants are encouraged to submit the following information to the Clerk’s department by August 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., by attending the Regionof Waterloo headquarters located at 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON:
Completed Council Appointment Application Form
Proof of Canadian Citizenship
Proof of Residency in the Region of Waterloo Statement of Interest and Qualifications

Applicants must be eligible to be an elector in the Region...
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