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Roadway line painting operations are underway on Durham Roads
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:14 AM
Until November, Durham Region’s roadway line painting operations are taking place primarily on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional weekend and nighttime operations.
Line painting on roads is an important road safety feature. Line markings are used to define lanes and guide traffic on roadways, as well as provide guidance to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians about allowable or prohibitive maneuvers.
Line painting is a moving operation that progresses at reduced speeds to ensure...
Ritson School Project virtual community engagement session
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:35 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham welcomes residents to learn about the Ritson School Project, ask questions, and explore ideas for the pedestrian-oriented open spaces at an upcoming virtual meeting.
What: The Ritson School Project virtual community engagement session.
When: July 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at bit.ly/3S2gk46.
Why: The Region of Durham purchased the former elementary school, located at 300 Ritson Road South, Oshawa, from...
New Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool launches in Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 02:41 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, the powerful new Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT) is launching in Durham Region as part of the Durham Greener Homes Program. Using artificial intelligence (AI), vHEAT produces a digital energy score to help users understand how much energy their home consumes compared to homes of similar size, age, and type. The tool also provides each homeowner with a customized “retrofit road map” showing how they can reduce energy consumption, resulting in cost-savings.
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Notice of Public Information Centre- MCEA Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station Plan for Beaverton
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 09:00 AM
The Regional Municipality of Durham is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to plan for the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area, identify and review various alternative sites for the Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station (SSPS), and ultimately select a preferred alternative to allow for existing non-serviced areas to be serviced along with future growth of the Beaverton community.
The study is being conducted in accordance with the...
Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024 11:05 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street South (Regional Road 2) in the City of Oshawa.
When: July 29 to August 16. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Simcoe Street South, from Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) to Avenue Street, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for the safe installation of new water service in support of new development.
Note: The Region realizes...
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