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Water conservation for Beaverton residents

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents and businesses that water conservation measures will be in effect for municipal water supply users in Beaverton while staff inspect and clean the Beaverton Standpipe (water storage facility).

When: Now until June 5. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Beaverton, Township of Brock

Why: An internal inspection and cleaning of the Beaverton Standpipe (water storage facility) is necessary...

Durham takes next step towards Anaerobic Digestion facility

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham Council has taken the next step towards developing a new Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility in Durham.

Yesterday, Council gave approval to continue negotiation of a joint venture/co-ownership agreement with Epcor Utilities Inc. for the development of the Region’s Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and AD facility.

The Mixed Waste Pre-sort AD facility with an Energy from Waste plant, will be a first-of-its-kind fully integrated waste management initiative...

Water service interruption due to watermain break on Adelaide Avenue East in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of water service disruptions and low water pressure due to a watermain break on Adelaide Avenue East (Regional Road 58) in the City of Oshawa.

When: May 26 until repairs are completed.

Where: Adelaide Avenue East in the area of Wilson Road North (Regional Road 35) in Oshawa.

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: Adelaide Avenue East remains closed for scheduled construction work from Wilson Road North to Ritson Road (Regional...

Lane restrictions on Thornton Road South in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Thornton Road South (Regional Road 52) in the City of Oshawa.

When: Ongoing June 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.   

Where: Thornton Road South from Monaghan Avenue to 100 metres south of Monaghan Avenue in Oshawa.

Why: To safely install a sanitary sewer to support new development.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work...

Heat warning issued for Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will begin monitoring temperature conditions as part of the Durham Region Heat Warning Information System for the 2020 summer season. The Health Department monitors information issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide updates to area residents.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the Durham Region area for conditions expected to begin May 25. A heat warning occurs when the forecast conditions include...