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Durham Region Water Financial Plan
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:03 AM
Durham Region is submitting a Water Financial Plan to the Province to renew its municipal drinking water licence as part of the Municipal Drinking Water Licence Program, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 453/07.
The Regulation also requires that the Financial Plan be made available to members of the public who are served by the drinking-water system and that notice be provided advising the public of the availability of the Financial Plan. In accordance with the Regulation, copies of Durham...
Lane restrictions on Ninth Concession Road/Myrtle Road in Pickering and Whitby
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 01:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Ninth Concession Road/Myrtle Road (Regional Road 5) in the City of Pickering and Town of Whitby.
When: April 30 to May 24. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place daily on Ninth Concession Road/Myrtle Road, from 740 metres west of Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) to 465 metres east of Lake Ridge Road, in Pickering and Whitby.
Why: The...
Upcoming closure on Simcoe Street in the Township of Brock
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 02:43 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a complete road closure on Simcoe Street in the Township of Brock.
When: April 29 to May 17. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Simcoe Street, from Madill Street to west of the driveway of the Holy Family Catholic School, in the Township of Brock.
Why: To safely replace a watermain.
Note: Further notice regarding road closures will be posted on durham.ca/BeavertonWatermain. The Region realizes...
Come to our free Compost Giveaway events from April 27 to June 8
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 03:48 PM
The Region of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region from April 27 to June 8.
These are self-serve events. Residents must bring a shovel and containers to carry their compost. Quantities are first-come, first-served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.
Green bins, blue boxes and backyard composters will also be available for purchase and broken bins can be exchanged for free. No cash....
Region celebrates Earth Day with launch of digital tools to support engagement on climate action
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 12:04 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Today (April 22) is Earth Day in Durham Region and around the world. As the threat of the climate crisis increases, each Earth Day provides an opportunity to reflect on our progress and reconfirm our commitment to taking action at the local and regional level to address this global challenge.
This Earth Day, Durham Region is proud to announce the launch of two online initiatives, the Durham Climate Dashboard and the Durham Climate and Sustainability News page.
The new online
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