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Leaf and yard waste collected weekly for the fall months

Whitby, Ontario  –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that the frequency of leaf and yard waste collection has changed to weekly service as of October 2, for the fall in the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax and the Municipality of Clarington only.

 

 

WHEN:

As of October 2, leaf and yard waste is collected weekly on regular waste collection days. Residents should check their collection calendars,...

Road closures in Pickering for sanitary sewer upgrades

Whitby, Ontario –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that work to install new sanitary sewers in south Pickering will require local road closures.

WHEN:

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  • Vistula Drive, from Elvira Drive to 300 metres north of Elvira Drive, will be closed from October 10 to December 22.

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  • Vicki Drive, from West Shore Boulevard to Greycoat Lane, will be closed from October 2 to 20

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  • Greycoat Lane, from Sanok Drive to Vicki Drive, will be closed from October 18 to 25.

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  • Sanok...

Bike lane installation on Kingston Road in Ajax

Whitby, Ontario  –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2), between Wicks Drive and Lake Ridge Road in Ajax, as the Region installs bike lanes.

 

 

WHEN:

Work will begin October 4 and is expected to be complete by November 24. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

 

 

WHERE:

Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2), between Wicks Drive and Lake Ridge Road, in...

Brock Road in Claremont to be closed October 11 and 12 for rail crossing maintenance

Whitby, Ontario  –

The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that Brock Road (Regional Road 1) will be closed between Central Street/Myrtle Road (Regional Road 5) and Goodwood Road (Regional Road 21) for two days next week.

 

 

WHEN:

October 11 and 12. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

 

 

WHERE:

Brock Road (Regional Road 1) will be closed (except for local traffic) between Central Street/Myrtle Road and...

Region of Durham Participates in Imagine a Day Without Water

Whitby, Ontario –

Durham Regional Council has proclaimed October 12, as Imagine a Day Without Water. The campaign is part of a nationwide day of education and advocacy to recognize the true value of water, organized by The Value of Water Coalition. It not only tells the stories of the challenges we face when our water infrastructure fails, but also of the innovative solutions to these challenges, being implemented in communities nationwide.

 

The hidden infrastructure in Durham Region, that reliably...