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Centre Wellington Staff Propose Realigning Section of Elora Cataract Trailway in Fergus

Centre Wellington, ON, Canada / Grand 101.1 FM
Austin Cardinell
Feb 24, 2025 | 9:37 AM
Centre Wellington Staff Propose Realigning Section of Elora Cataract Trailway in Fergus

photo from report: (proposed improvements for the Elora Cataract Trail in Fergus)



FERGUS – A report to be presented at Centre Wellington Council tonight (Monday) includes a recommendation for the township to apply for Elora Cataract Trail improvements on a new alignment through Fergus.

The proposed improvements would see a realignment of the existing Elora Cataract Trail through streets with lower traffic volumes and gentle topography, utilizing existing controlled crossings at Victoria Terrace/Garafraxa St., and St. George St./ St. David St. North.

  • Installation of a new controlled crossing at Beatty Line and Frederick Campbell St., allowing trail users to safely cross Beatty Line;
  • New north-south trail connections via multiuse paths on Beatty Line, connecting the EC Trail and the Trestle Bridge Trail to the new controlled crossing location;
  • Hard-surfacing the existing gravel portion of St. George St. West from Maple St. to Beatty Line;
  • Implementation of traffic calming measures along the new trail route through Fergus; and,
  • New and improved wayfinding signage through Fergus and to key destinations (i.e., downtown, cultural heritage areas, etc.), and amenities such as benches and bike storage locations.

The report says the Elora Cataract trail is an important active transportation connection through the community of Fergus, and more broadly across Wellington County, and the proposed improvements would support increased usage of the trail and enhance safety along the trail route.

“Although the Township’s Active Transportation and Mobility Plan (ATMP) is currently in process, preliminary assessment of network alternatives suggests that the proposed improvements to the EC Trail through Fergus are a high priority and they will support the Township’s broader active transportation network,” the report said.

The estimated project cost is $650,000, however if the township is successful with its grant application, the township would receive up to $390,000 in project funding and would plan to finance the remaining $260,000.

The report will be considered at tonight’s 6pm meeting.

You can read the full report here.