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Regional Council approves 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 02:57 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget.
The 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget totals $1.9 billion in gross expenditures, requiring a 2023 tax levy of approximately $817.4 million. This represents a proposed net property tax increase of 5.2 per cent, or approximately $153 for the average residential home with an assessed value of $483,100.
The Region is investing in critical frontline core service areas;...
Bowmanville Water Distribution System Cleaning
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 02:49 PM
The Region of Durham has contracted IQ Environmental to clean the watermains in select parts of Bowmanville as part of our regular water supply system maintenance program.
The cleaning program will be performed between May 1 and June 23, 2023.
The contractor will notify residents with a hand-delivered notice, 24 to 48 hours prior to the start of the cleaning operation on their street. The work will be carried out in an efficient manner with the least possible inconvenience to residents. Affected...
Vote today for Durham Region for Smart Cities Transportation Infrastructure Award
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 09:57 AM
Durham Region has been named a finalist by the International Data Corporation (IDC) for the 2023 IDC Smart Cities North America Award in Transportation Infrastructure for its End-to-End Digital Transformation in Road Maintenance Using CityROVER AI Smart Cameras and Digital Work Management.
Help Durham Region achieve this award by voting on IDC’s website under section 14 for Transportation Infrastructure: bit.ly/3JKtpvn.
The project uses innovative technology in its road maintenance operations with...
Lane restrictions at Merritt Street and Highway 401 in Oshawa
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 02:44 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions along Merritt Street and along Highway 401 in the City of Oshawa.
When: Ongoing until June 2023. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Merritt Street north of Bloor Street East, Ritson Road westbound on-ramp to Highway 401 and on Highway 401 between Harmony Road and Simcoe Street in Oshawa. The project will also require access and construction storage at the end of...
Regional Chair statement on the passing of Sergeant Maureen Breau
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 11:57 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Sergeant Maureen Breau of the Sûreté du Québec police service. Sergeant Breau tragically passed away in the line of duty during a senseless act of violence in the Mauricie region of Quebec on Monday night (March 27).
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