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Delivering Durham’s connected future: Broadband milestone achieved ahead of schedule
Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 10:02 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is celebrating a major milestone as it announces substantial completion of Durham OneNet’s flagship broadband project, Project Genesis.
Enabled by federal, provincial and Regional funding, Project Genesis is a strategic partnership between the public and private sector to build secure, scalable broadband infrastructure that connects underserved communities, improves Regional services and supports economic competitiveness across Durham Region.
Automated speed enforcement improving road safety
Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2025 02:35 PM
Durham Region has Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in some school zones and designated Community Safety Zones on Regional Roads.
ASE helps improve road safety by encouraging drivers to drive slower within the speed limit, altering driver behaviour and increasing public awareness about the critical need to slow down in school zones and community safety zones. The most successful ASE sites are the ones issuing the lowest number of tickets as that means drivers are safely following the...
Lane restrictions on King Street in Oshawa due to watermain break
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:06 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on King Street, between Mary Street and Charles Street, in the City of Oshawa due to ongoing watermain break repairs.
When: Until the repair is complete.
Where: Lane restrictions are in place on King Street, between Mary Street and Charles Street, in Oshawa. Please note that the impacted area may change throughout the course of the repairs.
Why: To safely repair the watermain break.
Note: Businesses and...
Ritson School Project: A vision for a vibrant community
Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 04:56 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Exciting next steps are being considered for the Ritson School Project.
This phased redevelopment will create a vibrant community with a mix of affordable and market-rate housing. The proposed project includes 660 units, with at least 30 per cent being affordable. Approximately 500 units in four blocks will be released through Request for Proposals (RFP) under a long-term lease model.
The Region will also restore the historic Ritson School building into a community hub and create...
Lane restrictions on Phillip Murray Avenue in Oshawa
Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 11:32 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Phillip Murray Avenue (Regional Road 52) in the City of Oshawa.
When: February 18 to 28. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: East and westbound lane restrictions on Phillip Murray Avenue at Stevenson Road South (Regional Road 53) in Oshawa.
Why: To safely install asphalt walkways.
Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive and will make every effort to...
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