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Reminder: help clear snow around fire hydrants
Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2020 08:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Works Department reminds residents and businesses to clear the snow surrounding fire hydrants on or near their property, to increase safety and emergency response in the community.
When: Residents and businesses are asked to help clear the snow surrounding fire hydrants after snowfalls.
Where: Residents and businesses should ensure that any hydrant in front of, or adjacent to, their property is clear of snow by at least 60 cm (two feet) and easily visible from the road.
Why: When...
Construction at intersection of South Blair Street and Victoria Street this weekend
Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2020 02:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Lanes will be reduced at the intersection of South Blair Street and Victoria Street in Whitby next weekend, as the Region of Durham installs a new watermain.
When: Saturday, February 29 at 7 a.m. until Sunday, March 1 at 5 p.m. Unfavorable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Victoria Street at South Blair Street. Lanes will be reduced in all directions, and there will be no left turns permitted from Victoria Street onto South Blair Street. Detour routes will...
Residents can have their voice heard on the Region’s new Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWP)
Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2020 02:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is developing a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWP), as required by the new legislative amendments to the Police Services Act. This will be undertaken in a collaborative manner with Durham Regional Police Service, a steering committee, community partners and members of the public.
To assist in the development of our CSWP, the Region wants to know the main issues people who live or work in Durham are facing. Residents can provide their feedback through a survey...
Regional Council approves 2020 business plans and budgets
Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 04:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2020 Regional Business Plans and Budgets for property-tax supported purposes.
The 2020 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budgets, totalling $1.44 billion, provide for the delivery of essential services—ensuring programs and service levels are maintained, while investments in capital infrastructure and strategic investments are made to help sustain our region’s high quality of life.
“The 2020 Business Plans and Budgets reflect our continued...
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...
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