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Update #2: Outage at Durham York Energy Centre

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise the public that after assessing the condition of boiler #2—which is currently undergoing repairs to a damaged water tube—as a precautionary step, Covanta the operator of the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) has decided to take boiler #1 offline as well to assess its condition. Covanta began a controlled shut down process on boiler #1, late on Sunday evening; it went off line early Monday morning.

"The facility operator,...

Update on unplanned outage at Durham York Energy Centre

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise the public that scheduled annual maintenance, at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) has been moved up to accommodate the ongoing unplanned outage of boiler #2.

Routine annual maintenance on boiler #2 was originally scheduled for March. Given the outage of boiler #2, the two-week scheduled maintenance for this unit will begin immediately. This rescheduling should allow for greater scheduling efficiency and not impact...

Unplanned outage at Durham York Energy Centre

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise the public that boiler #2 at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) will be off-line for unscheduled maintenance to repair a damaged water tube within the boiler. The facility operator, Covanta, has shut-down the affected boiler until a repair can be completed. Boiler #1 continues to operate and the facility continues to accept waste.

Boiler # 2 was removed from service late in the evening of Jan. 27. It is anticipated the...

Save money and water with the Be Water Smart video series

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham urges residents to check out our new Be Water Smart video series at www.durham.ca/waterefficiency for tips on conserving water.

When: The Be Water Smart video series will help residents save money and water all year long.

Where: The videos can be viewed through the Region of Durham’s website at www.durham.ca/waterefficiency.

Why: The Be Water Smart video series provides easy to use water conservation tips for in and around the...

Wilson Road in Oshawa closed due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that Wilson Road North is closed between Bond Street and Adelaide Avenue due to a watermain break.

When: Repair work is ongoing and will be completed as soon as possible.

Where: Wilson Road North is closed between Bond Street and Adelaide Avenue, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive, and...