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Change in user fees at the Region’s Waste Management Facilities
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 07:45 AM
The rates for waste disposal have increased at the Region’s Waste Management Facilities to meet rising costs from contracted services while ensuring customer service standards continue to be met. Only loads containing chargeable materials, including mixed loads containing both free and chargeable materials, will be subject to the fee increases. Loads that only contain the following items are free: bulky white polystyrene, electronic waste, household hazardous waste (a maximum of 50 litres or 25...
Calling all students in Grades 5 and 10! Enter to become Chair for a Day
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:55 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and we are inviting students enrolled in Grades 5 and 10 to learn more about the region we call home by becoming Chair for a Day.
Who: Students enrolled in Grade 5 and students who have taken, or are currently enrolled in, Grade 10 Civics and Careers classes. Students must live in Durham Region and have written consent from a parent or legal guardian to enter.
When: Contest opens May 1 and closes May 17 at 11:59 p.m...
Durham Region wins Good Roads’ Municipal Concrete Award for the Cochrane Street Bridge Project
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 08:40 AM
Whitby, Ontario – At the recent Good Roads Conference, representatives from The Regional Municipality of Durham and Soncin Construction were presented with Good Roads’ 2023 Municipal Concrete Award for the Cochrane Street Bridge Replacement Project, located over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Rail.
The modern design has active transportation features for both cyclists and pedestrians to cross the rail corridor. Sidewalk and on-street bike lanes safely transition into a single...
Lane restrictions on Regional Road 12 in the Township of Brock
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2024 10:18 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Regional Road 12 (12th Concession Road) in the Township of Brock.
When: May 2 to 24. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Lane restrictions will be in place daily on Regional Road 12, from 540 metres east of Sideline 17 to 30 metres west of Highway 12, in the Township of Brock.
Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for the installation of paved shoulders.
Note: The...
Road closure on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2024 01:27 PM
Update: the following work will be rescheduled.
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure of Bowmanville Avenue in the community of Bowmanville, in the Municipality of Clarington.
Where: Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57), between King Street (Regional Highway 2) and Stevens Road, in Bowmanville.
When: May 3 at 6 p.m. to May 5 at 9 p.m. Unfavorable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Why: The road closure is part of the...
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