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Durham York Energy Centre Environmental Screening Report available for public review
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 09:21 AM
In response to population growth, the Regional Municipalities of Durham and York have submitted an Environmental Screening Report to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, requesting an amendment to the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) to process an additional 20,000 tonnes of garbage, for an annual total of 160,000 tonnes of garbage as opposed to the 140,000 tonnes currently allowed to be processed. The Environmental Screening...
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Share your thoughts about additional sanitary sewage treatment plant capacity for Newcastle
Posted on Friday, January 21, 2022 02:50 PM
A virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held now until February 11 to provide an update on the amendment to the Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Class Environmental Assessment (EA). Public consultation is required on the proposed solutions to provide additional sanitary sewage treatment plant capacity at the Newcastle WPCP.
The presentation for the virtual PIC can be viewed on the Region’s YouTube channel. Learn more about the project on the project webpage at durham.ca/NewcastleWPCP.
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Stop for the new all-way stop in the Town of Whitby
Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2021 10:41 AM
Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are asked to exercise additional caution at the new all-way stop at Myrtle Road and Ashburn Road in the Town of Whitby. This improvement will require every driver in every direction to stop their vehicle before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way to the first vehicle to come to a complete stop. Drivers must also yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crosswalk or intending to cross. This enhancement will improve safety by providing a...
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Brock, Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge residents reminded to book their Christmas tree collection
Posted on Friday, December 10, 2021 03:04 PM
If you live in the Municipality of Clarington, or the townships of Brock, Scugog or Uxbridge, remember to book your natural Christmas tree collection by December 27 at 4 p.m. to receive curbside collection of your tree in the new year.
Residents can book a Christmas tree pick-up at their address through:
- The online waste collection calendar tool at durham.ca/waste.
- The Durham Region Waste App.
- Calling 905-697-5300 or 1-800-667-5671.
This pilot project will help the Region plan more efficient collection...
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Brock Street North and Rossland Road intersection in Whitby to be temporarily closed
Posted on Monday, November 22, 2021 11:39 AM
The intersection of Brock Street North and Rossland Road in Whitby will be closed from the evening of November 26 to the afternoon of November 29. Detour routes will be posted. The closure is required to remove existing asphalt and repave the road. Following the closure, the current intermittent lane restrictions in the area will continue until December 2022.
Businesses in the area will remain open throughout the construction. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. For more...
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