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The Engineering & Construction division is responsible for the management of various infrastructure projects as part of the City’s 10-Year Roads Capital Program. These projects are for the expansion and improvement of the City’s road network to accommodate the growth of the City. Each project is identified by the City's Transportation and Transit Master Plan (TTMP).  

Examples of infrastructure projects include:

• Road widenings
• New arterial roads
• Bridges and grade separations for railway crossings
• New sidewalks 
• Intersections improvements

Responsible for...
Environmental Assessments Detailed Design Road Construction Noise Walls Surveys and Mapping  Stormwater Management Ponds

Steps to Plan and Implement a Major Road Construction Project

STEP 1 - Identify the 10-year Capital Plan The 10-year Roads Capital Plan is based on the City’s Transportation and Transit Master Plan. The yearly budget process includes the review of each project. The project timing may be reprioritized depending on development within the City and available funding. City Council approves the budget for the first year of the 10-Year Capital Program. The remaining 9 years are presented as a forecast. STEP 2 - Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Process Municipalities are required to undertake a detailed assessment of the natural, socio-economic and cultural environment before starting a major road construction project. The Class EA is a decision-making process, which is used to determine the potential effects and benefits of certain activities on the environment. The public may comment on the project any time during the EA process, including at public meetings.   Click here to learn more about this process mandated by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Typically, the Class EA process takes 12 to 18 months to complete. STEP 3 - Detail Design Phase The Detail Design Phase includes the preparation of the design drawings, technical specifications and construction contract documents for road construction projects. Local municipalities, government agencies, conservation authorities, and utility companies are consulted during this phase. The detailed design is based on the City of Brampton’s applicable design codes/guidelines, and the Engineering Design Standard Drawings. The Detail Design Phase can take up to a year to complete. STEP 4 - Property Acquisitions and Utility Relocations Infrastructure improvement projects typically require the City to purchase private property to expand the right of way. Property acquisitions may take up to one year to complete, and are completed at the same time as the Detail Design Phase. Hydro, telephone, cable services and gas utilities are typically relocated to allow for the road construction. Utility relocations are typically completed before the start of construction. STEP 5 - Tender and Contract Award A tender is a legal document that is used as an invitation for contractors to submit a quotation to perform work for the City. Tenders estimated to be greater than $100,000.00 will be advertised. Tenders are evaluated in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law. Award of the construction contract requires Council approval depending on the value. The tender process may take from six to eight weeks. STEP 6 - Construction Begins During construction, the City is responsible for: Monitoring construction progress to ensure the work meets City Standards. Ensuring traffic flow is maintained during construction. Coordinating and resolving any traffic and property concerns that result due to construction. Construction usually begins two to three weeks after the contract tender has been awarded and can take up to two years to complete.