News and Notices

Notice of blue green algae bloom affecting Maclean Lake

Severn received notice on November 24 that based on test results from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP), the algae bloom initially identified on August 14, 2023, in MacLean Lake, Township of Severn has dissipated. Please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit with any questions. Blue-green algae bloom confirmed at Maclean Lake dock and boat launch

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents and visitors to the Township of Severn...

Road closure for Laughlin Falls Road on August 2

Notice of road closure

Laughlin Falls Road (Lovering Line to Taylor Line) will be closed on Wednesday, August 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 200 p.m. for cross culvert replacement. 

Local traffic is permitted but there will be no through access at Lovering Line. Access is available via Taylor Line. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Public Works department. 

Staff contact

Wendy Dewey
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 705-325-2315 x241
Email Wendy

Notice of Boil Water Advisory for Goldstein Road

Boil water advisory issued for Goldstein Road from Turnbull Drive to Highway 11 Township of Severn has issued a boil water advisory notice for customers on Goldstein Road from Turnbull Drive to Highway 11. This notice has been issued as a precaution due to limited flooding resulting from a scheduled temporary water system outage. 

There are approximately 50 users affected, all of who were previously notified of the system outage. As of 12:30 p.m. today, staff have hand-delivered boil water advisory...

Proclamation to designate July 24 to August 6, 2023 as Fierté Simcoe Pride

WHEREAS, this marks the twelfth annual Fierté Simcoe Pride (FSP), and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities, and events; and

WHEREAS, the Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County; and

WHEREAS, the Intersex Progress Pride flag was designed by Valentino Vecchietti in the UK in 2021,  the flag is a combination of Gilbert Baker’s 1978 Pride flag, Daniel...

Online building inspection request form provides more convenient access for permit holders

New online form streamlines scheduling process

Building inspections are completed at various stages throughout a building or renovation project to ensure all construction meets the requirements set out in your building permit application and the Ontario Building Code.

Severn's new online Building Inspection Request form allows building permit holders convenient, seven-day-a-week access to request an inspection from their computer, phone, or handheld device. 

When booking your inspection, please note:

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