Public Service Announcements

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...

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...

Construction on Adelaide Avenue East in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will be replacing watermains along a portion of Adelaide Avenue East (Regional Road 58) in Oshawa, causing lane restrictions until the fall.

When: Work is scheduled to begin on July 8 and should be complete by mid-November. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Adelaide Avenue East, from Mary Street North to French Street, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To safely replace a watermain.

Note: The Region...

Protect waste collection workers from broken glass, syringes and sharp objects

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents to keep the health and safety of waste collection operators in mind when they set out their waste for curbside collection.

“We have had a couple close calls recently — waste collection operators can be severely injured when collecting a garbage bag containing pieces of broken glass, unwanted hypodermic needles, syringes or broken porcelain,” said Craig Bartlett, Manager of Waste Operations. “For the protection...

Residents invited to provide input for Durham Region’s new strategic plan

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently renewing its five-year strategic plan and will be hosting a town hall discussion in Scugog Township.

Local community organizations, businesses and residents are invited to share their ideas and provide input about the future of Durham Region. The strategic plan is an important framework document that will help guide the Region’s decision-making and allocation of resources over the next five years.

When: Friday, July 5, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Where:...