Public Service Announcements

Reminder: help clear snow around fire hydrants

Whitby, Ontario – The Works Department reminds residents and businesses to clear the snow surrounding fire hydrants on or near their property, to increase safety and emergency response in the community.

When: Residents and businesses are asked to help clear the snow surrounding fire hydrants after snowfalls.

Where: Residents and businesses should ensure that any hydrant in front of, or adjacent to, their property is clear of snow by at least 60 cm (two feet) and easily visible from the road.

Why: When...

Construction at intersection of South Blair Street and Victoria Street this weekend

Whitby, Ontario – Lanes will be reduced at the intersection of South Blair Street and Victoria Street in Whitby next weekend, as the Region of Durham installs a new watermain.

When: Saturday, February 29 at 7 a.m. until Sunday, March 1 at 5 p.m. Unfavorable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Victoria Street at South Blair Street. Lanes will be reduced in all directions, and there will be no left turns permitted from Victoria Street onto South Blair Street. Detour routes will...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) in the City of Pickering.

When: Ongoing until June 2020. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road, between Sideline 22 and Whites Road (Regional Road 38), in Seaton (Pickering).

Why: To complete roadwork, median interlocking and landscaping.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...

UPDATE: Region unveils list of potential sites and invites residents to learn about the new Anaerobic Digestion and Waste Pre-Sort facility

Whitby, Ontario – The Works Department is inviting residents to learn about six potential site locations for the new Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and Waste Pre-Sorting facility in Durham Region.

When: Thursday, February 27, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where:

• Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby – Room LL-C (located on the lower level).

Potential site locations:

• West Scugog – #10 Regional Road No. 21, Scugog
• East Scugog – 1623 Reach Street, Port Perry
• North Clarington – 9293 Woodley Road,...

Watermain break causes lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Brock Road (Regional Road 1), in the City of Pickering due to a watermain break.

When: Ongoing until repairs are complete.

Where: One southbound lane on Brock Road, south of Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) near Feldspar Court, in Pickering.

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: Residents and businesses in the immediate area may experience a water service interruption or decrease in water pressure during the repair. When...