Sandy Beach Road

The City of Pickering has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and is currently advancing the detailed design for the proposed Sandy Beach Road reconstruction from Montgomery Park Road to Bayly Street. The Municipal Class EA study was conducted in accordance with the process under the Municipal Engineers Association's, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) (October 2000, amended 2007, 2011 and 2015).

To obtain any of the study documentation listed below, please email Engineering Services.

Project File Report
Appendix A - Public Consultation
Appendix B - Agency and First Nations Consultation
Appendix C - Archaeology Assessment
Appendix D - Cultural and Heritage Assessment
Appendix E - Environmental Impact Assessment
Appendix F - Geomorphological Assessment
Appendix G - Geotechnical Assessment
Appendix H - Traffic Analysis
Appendix I - Hydraulic Analysis
Appendix J - Response to Agencies Comments on Draft PFR
Appendix K - Recommended Alternative Solution Drawing
Notice of Study Commencement
Notice of Study Completion

Sandy Sandy Beach Road is an Arterial Road Class C, from Bayly Street to 950 metres south of Bayly Street, and is a Collector Road from 950 south of Bayly Street to Montgomery Park Road, and is under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering. It has an approximate Average Annual Daily Traffic volume of 4500. It is currently a two-lane roadway with a rural cross-section. It is located in the Brock Industrial Area servicing commercial businesses, Bay Ridges Kinsmen Park, Alex Robertson Park and the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station at the south end, and provides a means of access to the Bay Ridges neighbourhood to the west. The existing Waterfront Trail crosses Sandy Beach Road close to the intersection of Montgomery Road (refer to the Study Area shown on the key map).

Project Updates

May 11, 2026

Service Announcement - Notice of Temporary Road Closure

Purpose: Required for the reconstruction of Montgomery Park Road.
Duration: Monday, May 11, 2026, to Thursday, October 1, 2026

Temporary road closure of Montgomery Park Road, east of Brock Road to the south east end of Montgomery Park Road. The Waterfront Trail will remain open during construction. The public washroom facility close to the Waterfront Trail crossing on Montgomery Park Road will be closed. Portable washrooms will be available on Frisco Road close to the Waterfront Trail.

Vehicle detours have been provided, and all applicable signage will be posted.

For more information, view the service announcement.

Project lead: Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation is advancing preparations for the refurbishment of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, a major long-term infrastructure project that will support Ontario’s electricity system for decades to come.

The refurbishment represents one of the largest economic opportunities in the region’s history, strengthening local businesses, creating thousands of jobs, and reinforcing Pickering’s role as a cornerstone of Canada’s clean energy future. For more information on the Pickering Nuclear Refurbishment Project, visit Invest Pickering.

As planning and related work continue, residents may notice increased project activity and construction-related traffic in areas connected to the Pickering Nuclear site and surrounding road network.

This project is expected to support long-term energy reliability, local employment, and broader economic benefits across Ontario.

Construction highlights/impacts:

To help manage the impacts of increased daily vehicle and heavy-equipment traffic, the City is actively working with OPG on planned upgrades to Sandy Beach Road and Montgomery Park Road ahead of the refurbishment, as per the Council approved Road Servicing Agreement (Resolution # 767/25).
Phase 1 works on both roads were completed in 2025. Phase 2 works, which will bring the project to completion, are expected to commence in April 2026 and be completed by year end. Road closures and detour routes will be in effect during construction.
Pickering Nuclear Refurbishment work is scheduled to begin in January 2027 and span approximately seven to eight years.

Project links:
Pickering Nuclear Project Information

Contact:
Ontario Power Generation Contact

November 15, 2024

The City, with the assistance of T.Y. Lin International Canada Inc. is currently working on finalizing the design for the reconstruction of Sandy Beach Road. The scope of work includes the following:

Reconstruction and urbanization of the existing roadway including installation of curb and gutter and local storm sewer system.
Installation of multi-use path and concrete sidewalk in boulevards.
Replacement of existing Krosno Creek culvert crossing to increase capacity and reduce flood risk.
Krosno Creek channel rehabilitation.
Local watermain and sanitary sewer improvements (Region of Durham component)
Streetlighting upgrades.
Utility relocations and property acquisition required to complete the above noted works.

Construction is anticipated to be completed in three phases:

Phase 1: Utility relocations, streetlighting and property acquisition to accommodate roadworks

Phase 2: Road reconstruction including storm sewer, watermain and sanitary sewer, culvert replacement, pedestrian facilities and active transportation.

Phase 3: Final lift of asphalt

More information regarding timelines will be shared once schedules and contracts are confirmed.

Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information included in a submission will become part of the public record.

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