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New Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool launches in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – Today, the powerful new Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT) is launching in Durham Region as part of the Durham Greener Homes Program. Using artificial intelligence (AI), vHEAT produces a digital energy score to help users understand how much energy their home consumes compared to homes of similar size, age, and type. The tool also provides each homeowner with a customized “retrofit road map” showing how they can reduce energy consumption, resulting in cost-savings.

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Notice of Public Information Centre- MCEA Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station Plan for Beaverton

The Regional Municipality of Durham is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to plan for the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area, identify and review various alternative sites for the Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (SSPS), and ultimately select a preferred alternative to allow for existing non-serviced areas to be serviced along with future growth of the Beaverton community.

The study is being conducted in accordance with the...

Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa.

When: July 29 to August 16. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street South, from Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) to Avenue Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for the safe installation of new water service in support of new development.

Note: The Region realizes...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering and Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Brock Road in the City of Pickering and Township of Uxbridge.

When: July 17 through October 23. Unfavourable weather conditions and the Region’s contractor schedule may influence the work schedule.

Where:  Brock Road (Regional Road 1) from north of Ninth Concession Road (Regional Road 5) to 200 metres north of Uxbridge Pickering Townline Road, in the City of Pickering and Township of...

Upcoming road closure on Regional Road 1 in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure on Regional Road 1 in the Township of Uxbridge.

Where: Regional Road 1, from north of Sandford Road to 400 metres north of Ashworth Road, in Uxbridge.

When: July 16 to December 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Why: To safely complete road reconstruction.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as...