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Durham Region Weekly Beach Report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 2 indicate that two beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the Provincial standard.

Test results for the week of July 2, 2019MunicipalityBeachStatusAjaxParadise Beach (Lakeview...

Oshawa Waste Management Facility maintenance may cause longer wait times

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Oshawa Waste Management Facility is getting some upgrades this summer, and as a result wait times may be longer than usual.

When: Work is ongoing through July and August.

Where: Oshawa Waste Management Facility, 1640 Ritson Road North.

Why: Maintenance and facility improvements.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. For information about Durham’s waste management facilities,...

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road East in Oshawa for watermain repairs

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4) at Ritson Road North (Regional Road 16), in the City of Oshawa.

When: Ongoing until July 10. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Westbound on Taunton Road East, from Ritson Road North to 40 metres east of Ritson Road North.

Why: To allow equipment access to repair a broken watermain and the surrounding area.

Note: Residents...

You can help stop water theft

The Works Department is asking Durham residents to help stop water theft by reporting suspicious activity around hydrants. The Region has plastic rings to help you quickly identify which hydrants are permitted water filling stations.

The plastic ring contains the Regional logo, identifies the hydrant as a permitted filling station, and provides a contact number to report unauthorized use. Every year, thousands of litres of water are illegally taken from Durham Region fire hydrants. Water theft has...

Construction on Mara Road in Brock Township

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on a portion of Mara Road (Regional Road 23).

When: Work is scheduled to begin on July 15 and should be complete by August 9. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Mara Road, from just north of Main Street to north of Franklin Street, in the Township of Brock.

Why: Durham Region is placing surface asphalt on the road.

Note: The Region realizes that the work...