Roads/Infrastructure

June 26, 2026, Lansdowne, ON – Families, children, Council members, staff, community members, and project partners gathered today to celebrate the grand reopening of Jerry Park, marking the completion of exciting upgrades that include new accessible and inclusive playground equipment designed to welcome children of all abilities.

The celebration brought the community together to recognize the importance of creating safe, welcoming spaces where residents can connect, play, and enjoy the outdoors. The event featured remarks from Mayor Smith Gatcke and Councillor Kelman (a member of the Recreation Working Group), as well as the official ribbon-cutting to mark the reopening of the enhanced park space.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will be removing an existing stone masonry wall and constructing a new engineered retaining wall in Lansdowne to improve slope stability and enhance public safety.

Location: County Road 3 (Prince Street) at County Road 34 (King Street W.)

Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: July 31, 2026

Temporary Traffic Delays due to Parking Area Upgrades on Ivy Lea Road

Anticipated Completion: June 30, 2026

March 5, 2026 – SEELEY’S BAY, ON – Parks Canada will begin the full replacement of Brass Point Bridge in Seeley’s Bay in summer 2026, with reopening expected in early 2028. This project will replace both the historic swing and fixed bridges, upgrade roadway infrastructure, and ensure the long-term safety and functionality of this key crossing on the Rideau Canal National Historic Site.