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Notice of Public Information Centre on May 29: Servicing Master Plan
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 10:25 AM
Servicing Master Plan overview
Township of Severn is undertaking a Servicing Master Plan (SMP) to evaluate water, wastewater, and stormwater servicing strategies to accommodate growth. The SMP will focus on three primary settlement areas, five rural settlement areas, and two municipal drinking water systems.
The project will include:
- an assessment of existing water, wastewater, and stormwater systems
- evaluation of growth area demands and reserve capacity impact
- provide recommendations on system...
April Recreation, Parks, and Facilities update
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2024 09:30 AM
About Severn’s Recreation, Parks and Facilities department
Severn has started on an exciting journey to enhance recreational opportunities for our community. We want to transform Severn into a vibrant hub of activity where residents of all ages can engage in quality programs while enjoying our indoor and outdoor spaces.
Staff profileStephanie Van Luven joined Severn earlier this year as the department's first Recreation Programmer. With over a decade of experience in recreation, Stephanie brings passion and...
Notice of road closure for Cumberland Road on April 25
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 08:00 AM
Notice of temporary road closure
Cumberland Road (east of Bayou Road to west of Beachview Avenue) will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for pump station maintenance.
There will be no through access in the noted area (roadway and sidewalks) during the closure. A detour will be available via Beachview Avenue to Bell Avenue to Bayou Road.
If you have any questions, please contact our Public Works department.
Staff contactWendy Dewey
Administrative Assistant
Phone:
Water restrictions in effect for Bass Lake Woodlands subdivision
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024 02:37 PM
Township of Severn is committed to providing the highest quality of drinking water possible to our residents. To support continued service, we will be constructing two new wells for the Bass Lake Water Supply and Distribution system, with work starting on April 22, 2024. We anticipate that the work will be completed by June 3, 2024. Notices were hand-delivered to affected properties during the week of April 8 to 12.
About the projectThe project involves decommissioning the two current wells and...
Trent Severn Waterway shares Public Safety Notice for Lock 42
Posted on Monday, April 15, 2024 04:36 PM
Increased water flow at Lock 42 - Couchiching
Parks Canada advises that due to higher-than-normal water levels on Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching, the discharge valves at Lock 42 – Couchiching, near Washago, will be opened on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
This operation will immediately increase the water levels and flows between Lock 42 - Couchiching and the channel below the Severn River.
The public is advised to stay well clear of this area in the channel above and below the lock due to the unsafe high...