Projects & Public Engagement

Explore major City projects and community initiatives underway in North Bay. Find project updates, background information and opportunities to provide input on plans, proposals and initiatives that may affect the community.

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Customer Service & Digital Modernization Strategy

The Customer Service & Digital Modernization Strategy is a roadmap to make it easier to access City services while giving staff the tools, technology, and support they need to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

Parking Study

The City is undertaking the 2026 Parking Study to better understand current and future parking needs throughout the downtown area.

PFAS Remediation

The City of North Bay and the Department of National Defence (DND) are working together to address PFAS contamination at Jack Garland Airport. PFAS are human-made chemicals found in a range of products, including firefighting foams.

Trout Lake Road Reconstruction & Roundabout at Laurentian Ave

Trout Lake Road reconstruction in North Bay from Hwy 11/17 to Kingsway Ave includes a new multi-use path and Laurentian Ave roundabout, starting mid-June and completing by end of 2026 construction season.

Seymour Street Reconstruction

Complete reconstruction and redesign of Seymour Street, including roadway and related infrastructure improvements.

Steve Omischl & Sam Jacks Master Plans

The City is developing master plans for the Steve Omischl Sports Complex and Sam Jacks Recreation Complex to guide their long-term development and use as community recreation destinations.

Official Plan Review

The City of North Bay is undertaking a review of its Official Plan to ensure its policies align with provincial plans, policies and legislation.

ICIP Sidewalk Program

Phased installation of sidewalks and related storm sewer improvements in various areas throughout the City, funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).

Design of Next Phase of Downtown Waterfront

As part of this project, design work will focus on the large open space behind the North Bay Museum. The goal is to create a layout that fits well with nearby attractions, including the Family of Rotary Splash Pad and Playground, the North Bay and Dionne Quints Museums, Multi-Use Courts, and the Kiwanis All Wheel Park.

Past Projects

North Bay Road Safety Strategy

The City of North Bay is developing a Road Safety Strategy to establish goals, guidelines, and initiatives to help make North Bay’s streets and sidewalks even safer.

Budget 2026

Information about the City of North Bay 2026 Budget.

McKeown Avenue Improvements

McKeown Avenue is to be widened to four lanes of traffic with two lanes in each direction from Cartier Street to Gormanville Road. The implementation of active transportation facilities a new multi-use path (MUP) in the boulevard on the south side of the road replacing the new concrete sidewalk on the north side.

Growth Community Improvement Plan

Building on existing programs, the new Growth Community Improvement Plan (GCIP) offers financial incentives to encourage and support certain private-sector housing projects and developments on industrial lands, as well as those within the City’s Downtown and Waterfront areas.

Trout Lake Study

The City of North Bay, North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority and the Municipality of East Ferris are undertaking a Trout Lake Watershed and Management Plan.

Premier Road - Municipal Class EA

The Corporation of the City of North Bay has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study to evaluate the Premier Road Sewage Pumping Station and Forcemain (SPS) located in front of 904 Premier Road, on the east side of right-of-way across from the Hollywood Street intersection.

Main Street Revitalization

A key component of the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan is the revitalization of Main Street, which is the main commercial street within the downtown. Main Street from Cassells Street to Sherbrooke Street and Ferguson Street from Main Street to Oak Street will have an enhanced streetscape treatment to better integrate the downtown with the waterfront.

Kiwanis All Wheel Park

The park includes a 'plaza-style' concrete skatepark, a pump track, a social/event plaza, and public washrooms. The entire park is accessible and includes seating areas, lighting, and landscaping.