2025 Capital Projects
In 2025, the Town of Salisbury is undertaking a number of capital projects. For the latest updates, please refer to this webpage. Prior to commencement of construction, hand-delivered notices are provided to properties in the immediate vicinity of the project site(s).
During capital projects, residents can experience additional noise, traffic, and related disruptions. The Town appreciates the patience of residents as we undertake these exciting projects this year.
For additional information and/or complaints related to capital construction, please phone the Town Office at 506-372-3230 or email info@salisburynb.ca.
Town Hall Renovations
Renovations will consist of energy efficiency upgrades, accessibility upgrades to the entrance, council chambers, and reception area, as well as space reconfigurations to better serve the public.
Start Date: April 1, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date: July 4, 2025
Latest Update: Town Hall renovations have been completed, with the exception of items on back-order.
Salisbury Fire Rescue Station
In the Summer of 2024, the Town of Salisbury began construction on a new Salisbury Fire Rescue Station on Main Street. This project will be a net-zero ready building, intended to serve the current and future needs of the Salisbury Fire Rescue Station.
Start Date: July 31, 2024
Anticipated Completion Date: October 2025
Latest Update: Town Council called the debenture for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Municipal Finance Corporation (MFC) on October 6, 2025. Occupancy is expected to begin on October 20. Final deficiency inspections were undertaken today (Oct. 16). The Town is hosting a Grand Opening/Open House on Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. The public is invited and is welcome to attend! This will include a ribbon-cutting and greetings from invited guests at 11:00 AM. Throughout the day, tours will be offered. Following greetings and ribbon cutting (that starts at 11:00 AM), a free barbecue will be available. The Office of the Fire Marshall fire simulators will also be on-site. The Town and the Volunteer Department look forward to welcoming you to the new space!
Project updates can be found on the dedicated SFR Station project webpage here: https://salisburynb.ca/new-fire-hall/.
MacDonald Road Pulverize, Re-Surface, and Sidewalk Extension
This project will consist of pulverizing and re-surfacing approximately 200 metres of MacDonald Road, between Main Street and Chad Cresent. It will also involve the extension of approximately 165 metres of sidewalk on MacDonald Road.
Start Date: June 23, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date: August 21, 2025
Latest Update: As of August 21, curb and sidewalk, in addition to asphalt, has been completed. Minor work remains outstanding to complete the tie-ins with driveways along MacDonald Road.
Salisbury Lions Pool Upgrades
In 2025, the Town will be replacing fencing, installing heat pumps to upgrade pool heating, installing secondary drains, and epoxying flooring at the Salisbury Lions Pool.
Start Date: May 15, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date: July 15, 2025
Latest Update: Most capital upgrades have been completed. Work for epoxying will be completed in the Fall, upon the conclusion of the 2025 pool season.
Roxboro Court Park Construction
This will consist of the creation of a new park at Roxboro Court in the Spring Garden Subdivision. It will include a playground, defined parking area, half-court asphalt basketball court, two sun shelters, a walking path, bioswale ditching, and fixtures (ie; benches).
Start Date: June 2, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date: September 15, 2025
Latest Update: A Grand Opening event was held on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Playground equipment was installed and gazebos were built during the week of August 25. By that time, the site had already been hydroseeded, the bio-swale was planted, and the trail around the perimeter was completed, as were the trees and landscaping around the site and the remaining items for landscaping (installation of pavers, boulders, etc.).
Route 106 Culvert (Reeder Road/Main Street) Replacement
This will involve the replacement of the wooden boxed culvert located at the intersection of Main Street (Route 106) and Reeder Road. This culvert is the responsibility of the Town, unlike most culverts crossing provincial roads, since it is connected directly to the Town’s storm system.
Revised Start Date: July 22, 2025
Revised Completion Date: August 21, 2025
Latest Update: Final asphalt is being completed on August 21.
Railway Trestle Upgrades
This work will entail the replacement of wooden decking on the abandoned railway trestle (NB Trail) and the installation of timber railings along the length of the bridge to facilitate multi-user access.
Start Date: April 28, 2025
Completion Date: August 27, 2025
Latest Update: With the railing installation finished, the trestle is now complete. Meantime, the Town released an update on social media earlier in the Summer explaining some frequently asked questions on this project. It can be read online here.
Trail Extensions
Building off of trail extension work from Highland Park to Parkin Street in 2024, the Town will be continuing trail extensions in 2025. This includes extending the trail from Braemar Street to Salisbury Regional School, as well as connecting the new trail extension to Main Street.
Start Date: August 27, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date: TBC
Latest Update: Work has been completed on a 300-metre extension of the new trail to Main Street.