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Public Information Session for Backflow Prevention By-Law
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2019 11:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department invites Durham residents to a public information session regarding the implementation of the new backflow prevention by-law.
The backflow prevention by-law adds another level of protection to Durham Region’s multi-barrier approach to safe drinking water. The by-law requires that a backflow preventer for premise isolation is installed, maintained and tested annually on water services that could pose a hazard to the drinking water...
Region of Durham puts emergency plans to the test
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2019 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham tested its ability to respond to a large-scale disaster during an emergency exercise held May 22.
More than 100 people took part in the exercise, which simulated serious health, safety and infrastructure impacts caused by a plane crash close to a local water plant.
“Exercises are a regular part of our emergency management program because they let us practise and test our response plans,” said Warren Leonard, Director of Emergency Management. “During this exercise,...
Lane restrictions on Brock Road in Pickering
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2019 09:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Brock Road (Regional Road 1), from Concession 3/Rossland Road West to Dersan Street, in the City of Pickering.
When: May 27 to June 1. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Brock Road, from Concession 3/Rossland Road West to Dersan Street, in the City of Pickering.
Why: Storm sewer installation.
Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and will...
Summer hours for Oshawa and Scugog waste management facilities
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 03:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s waste management facilities in Oshawa and Scugog have extensionended their hours of operations on Thursdays during the summer season.
When: The Oshawa and Scugog waste management facilities are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays only, from the first Thursday in May until the first Thursday in October.
Regular operating hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
- Oshawa Waste Management Facility, 1640 Ritson Road North
- Scugog Waste Management Facility,...
Durham briefed on four options for GO Lakeshore East Extension
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ont. – On Friday, May 17, Metrolinx hosted a briefing with municipal representatives—from Durham Region, Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby—to discuss four options now being proposed by Metrolinx for the GO Lakeshore East Extension (GO train service, from Oshawa into Bowmanville).
During this meeting, all four municipalities confirmed their preference for Option 1, which extends GO train service to north of Highway 401 in Oshawa and Clarington.
“We appreciate Metrolinx staff taking the time to discuss...
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