Hunter Street Patio and One-Way Street Installations Begins Tuesday

The installation of expanded patio areas and pedestrian space for Downtown Peterborough and one-way driving on Hunter Street begins on Tuesday.

the City has received about 25 patio permit applications.Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

The City is installing decorative fencing and planter boxes next to businesses on George, Water and Charlotte Street on select expanded patios this year, using on-street parking in front of their businesses.

Hunter Street West between George and Aylmer streets is being converted into a one-lane, one-way street westbound to add more patio and pedestrian space. Chambers Street is temporarily closed at its south end at Hunter Street and will be two-way for traffic from its north end at Brock Street for the duration of the closure.

Reduced speed limits will be put in place during this time. Parking spaces including accessible spaces, loading zones and designated waste pick-up areas may be adjusted.

The installation will begin on Tuesday, May 15, 2023 with the Hunter Street West lane reduction. Installations are anticipated to continue throughout May and June to facilitate applicants that did not meet the initial application deadline.

Providing additional outdoor space for downtown businesses and visitors is another way to add vibrancy to the Central Area.

The installation of public artworks along a part of Hunter Street is running for a third-consecutive year as part of the Renaissance on Hunter public art project. The Road Mural and Artists' Gardens projects are expected to be in place by end of June, weather permitting.

Patio permit applications are due by June 1. Patio Licences are required for all individuals, partnerships or corporations who are proposing to place a patio on City-owned property. More information is available at the City’s Application, Licenses and Permits webpage. Applicants are now able to submit an application, permit fee and supporting documents through the City’s website.

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