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Lane restrictions on King Street East in Oshawa due to watermain break
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:45 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on King Street East in Oshawa, from Wilson Road to Farewell Street, due to watermain repairs. One eastbound lane on King Street East will be closed while the work is being completed.
When: There will be lane restrictions until further notice; further updates will be provided as they become available.
Where: Eastbound on King Street East, from Wilson Road to Farewell Street, in the City of...
Help clear snow around fire hydrants
Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, 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 during the winter.
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...
Update: Phone and email service restored at Ajax/Pickering Depot
Posted on Friday, January 25, 2019 11:00 AM
Update: Power has been restored. Phone and email systems are back in service. Thanks for your co-operation.
Lane restrictions on Manning Road in Whitby due to a watermain repair
Posted on Friday, January 25, 2019 03:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Manning Road (Regional Road 58), west of Ribblesdale Drive, to accommodate a watermain repair.
When: There will be lane restrictions until further notice; updates will be provided as they become available.
Where: The eastbound curb lane on Manning Road, west of Ribblesdale Drive, in the Town of Whitby.
Why: To allow equipment access to repair a watermain.
Note: The Region realizes that the...
Use salt responsibly to protect drinking water sources
Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2019 05:00 AM
Salt is necessary to prevent slippery conditions, but using it improperly can harm our drinking water sources. Too much salt can run off into water sources, affecting our drinking water quality.
Follow these strategies for the proper use of salt:
- Shovel as soon as possible during or after a snowfall to prevent ice from developing.
- Redirect downspouts away from walkways and driveways to prevent ice and runoff.
- Store snow so that it will not run across paved surfaces towards catchbasins or ditches.
- Use...
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