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Park Street Water and Sewer Upgrade Project
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2024 11:59 AM
Please be advised that Titan Contractors (Kenora) Ltd. will be completing surface, water and sewer infrastructure upgrades on Park Street, from Tenth Avenue South to Maple Street, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The project is expected to be completed by the end of July 2024.
The project's initial stage involves breaking rock on Park Street. Residents in the immediate area may experience loud noises.
The street will be closed during construction activities. See the map for the traffic detour plans.
If...
Pothole Works
Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 09:30 AM
Normal winter weather fluctuations in Northwestern Ontario create perfect conditions for spring pothole formation. Our Roads Division takes steps to quickly repair potholes. Potholes become much more prevalent during the spring due to the freeze/thaw cycle. Water seeps into cracks in the pavement, saturating the soil underneath. Temperatures drop and the water in the soil freezes and expands, pushing up the asphalt. The constant traffic load breaks the asphalt causing surface holes. Further...
Keewatin Channel Bridge Assessment
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 11:55 AM
Please be advised that Stantec will be conducting an assessment of the Keewatin Channel Bridge this week. The assessment is being done ahead of the steel coating project taking place later this year. The assessment work will occur beneath and on the sides of the bridge, where the Engineers will use rope access to check the bridge components.
There will be no impact on traffic or sidewalks during this time.
Sand Bags Available
Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 09:42 AM
With the changing temperatures and participation patterns, residents may notice runoff from snow or ice, or water pooling near their homes. To support residents with controlling excess water, the City is providing sandbags for residents to fill and take home as needed.
Sandbags can be picked up at Fire Hall Station 1, 100 Fourteenth Street North and can be filled at the stockpile on the North side of Fourteenth Street North, down from the Fire Hall, near the Operations Centre.
Also, the City...
Snow Operations
Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2023 11:57 AM
The City has received 25cm of snow over the past five days. City crews are actively performing snow and ice control activities, including sanding and salting, City-wide to improve traction on roadways and bridges. City crews have been working overtime in addition to their regular hours to keep up with the changing road and sidewalk conditions.
Slush and snow-covered roads can make driving dangerous. Also, at this time of year where freezing/thawing conditions occur, it creates ice each morning...