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The future is bright in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is the right choice for a bright future. That’s the concept the Planning and Economic Development Department hopes to bring to life over the next five years, through the 2017-2021 Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan.
This plan offers ways to enhance economic development in our area via an integrated, aligned and multi-faceted approach. Durham Region is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the country, offering exceptional talent, innovation, and...
Update #2 - Water use restrictions lifted in the Town of Ajax
Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that mandatory water use restrictions have been lifted for the Town of Ajax. The water use restrictions were necessary, following the trunk sanitary sewer break in Lord Elgin Park, to reduce the flow into the sanitary sewer system during the excessive rain fall last week.
“We want to thank residents and businesses for their co-operation during the mandatory water use restrictions,”...
Update #1 Trunk sewer break at Lord Elgin Park and water use restrictions in the Town of Ajax
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that trunk sanitary sewer repairs are ongoing in Lord Elgin Park. The damage is extensive and the entire length of trunk sanitary sewer in the park must be replaced. Specialized equipment is diverting sewage on site, while staff secures the necessary materials for a replacement of this size. The timeline for completion of the repairs is unknown at this time, but is estimated...
Mandatory Water Use Restrictions in the Town of Ajax
Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to inform residents and businesses that due to the ongoing repair of a trunk sanitary sewer main in Lord Elgin Park, municipal water supply users in the area east of Harwood Avenue and north of Highway 401 in the Town of Ajax are advised of mandatory water restrictions. Please limit non-essential uses of water including laundry. The Region of Durham is asking customers within these boundaries to conserve water...
Business Count returns to Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, May 02, 2017 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Businesses in Durham Region should expect a knock on their door this spring/summer, as part of an annual Regional project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy. The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting its sixth Business Count—a survey of local businesses that gathers statistics about their operations.
Between May and August, the Region’s Business Count team is scheduled to visit each and every...
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