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Regional Council focuses on sustainability with Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant upgrades
Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 03:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is meeting the growing needs of the Newcastle community in Clarington by increasing the capacity of the Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP)—the facility that receives and treats sanitary sewage for the local community. Today, Regional Council approved the project to upgrade the plant.
“With all of the new residential and commercial developments planned in the near future for Newcastle, more wastewater treatment capacity at the...
Durham Region reminds residents not to use clear or blue plastic bags when setting out recyclable materials
Posted on Monday, February 24, 2020 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, Works Department, is launching a new outreach campaign to remind residents that recyclables in clear or blue plastic or clear bags are not accepted in Durham’s recycling program.
The campaign, which began on February 17, includes waste collectors marking recycling in plastic bags with a yellow sticker to remind residents to use Blue Boxes for recycling. The campaign goal is to discourage the use of plastic bags for recycling.
“We’re seeing a significant...
Metrolinx confirms GO Lakeshore East Rail Extension decision
Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2020 03:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham; Dan Carter, Mayor of the City of Oshawa; and Adrian Foster, Mayor of the Municipality of Clarington:
“Today, the Metrolinx Board of Directors endorsed the GO East Rail Extension through Oshawa to Bowmanville in Clarington, featuring four new station stops located along the Canadian Pacific mainline north of Highway 401.
These stations—located...
Automated speed enforcement cameras turn on in 90 days
Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 09:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Beginning this week, the Region of Durham will be installing automated speed enforcement (ASE) signage on Durham roadways, advising drivers that speed cameras will begin operation in 90 days.
“We are ready to roll out automated speed enforcement, an effective tool to get drivers to slow down and drive with care,” says Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services for Durham Region. “As part of Durham Vision Zero’s goal to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries...
GO East Extension will keep Durham on the right track
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2020 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Today, Durham Region remains on the right track. We are pleased to see the GO east expansion moving ahead; offering an option that meets the needs of our growing communities.
Metrolinx has confirmed a route—north of Highway 401—that will provide rail service from Union Station (in Toronto) to Thornton’s Corners, a central station in...
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