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Water Billing ends customer self assessment (TeleRead) water meter reading program
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 09:00 AM
Durham Region has moved from the customer self-assessment (TeleRead) water meter card program to full water meter readings by Meter Readers. This eliminates the need for customers to provide readings and reduced the number of estimated bills. The decrease in estimated bills will help identify plumbing issues sooner, reducing high bills—ultimately saving customers money, improving customer service and preventing water loss. To learn more about water billing, and for FAQs and updates on...
Weight restriction season on Regional roads ends April 2
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:11 PM
Whitby, Ontario –The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated roads during the spring weight restriction season, as per the Highway Traffic Act and Regional By-law 26-2018. This affects vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle. The final day of the Regional Municipality of Durham 2024 Weight Restriction season will be April 1.
When: April 2, 2024.
Where: Signs will be removed from Regional...
Adult Day Programs offer support for those living with dementia and other cognitive impairments
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:22 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Adults who require support – including adults living with cognitive impairments such as dementia – can participate in the Adult Day Programs for supervised therapeutic, social and recreational programming. The Adult Day Programs offer socialization, well-being and quality of life, while providing caregivers and family members with a break for some personal time.
What: Adult Day Programs include exercise and wellness programs, arts and crafts, gardening, visiting with pets, music...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Thornton Road North in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 10:49 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Thornton Road North (RR 52), in the City of Oshawa.
When: April 8 to 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Northbound and southbound lane restrictions on Thornton Road North, 100 metres north of Deer Valley Drive to 210 metres south of Deer Valley Drive, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: To safely install sanitary and water services to support new development.
The...
All meter readings by Meter Readers improves customer service
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 02:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – As of March 1, Durham Region has moved from the customer self-assessment (TeleRead) water meter card program to all water meter readings by Meter Readers.
The Region is using radio frequency (RF) or touchpad enabled water meters to collect water usage data without entering homes. This change eliminates the need for customers to provide readings and reduces the number of estimated water bills. More than 181,000 residential municipal water supply customers will benefit from all...
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