News and Notices

Studies initiated for the design and replacement of Woodrow Road bridge

About the project

Township of Severn has contracted R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited to complete a detailed design for the replacement of the single-lane bridge on Woodrow Road. 
The work will include:

• archeological and cultural heritage review
• environmental monitoring
• engineering design services
• legal survey
• production of drawings and design specifications

This phase of the project will not require any road closures or cause delays to road users. 

The design is anticipated to be complete by winter 2024....

Notice of study completion: Transportation Master Plan

Transportation Master Plan    

Township of Severn has completed the update to our Transportation Master Plan. The plan will serve as a road map for short-range, medium-range and long-range transportation infrastructure investments.

In summary, the TMP will guide how we:

• develop our roadways
• coordinate infrastructure improvements with land uses
• respond to future growth and demand on our transportation network

Environmental Assessment process

The study was undertaken in accordance with the planning and...

Notice of road closure for Gray Street on November 14

Notice of road closure

Gray Street (Firehall Lane to Craddock Street) will be closed on Tuesday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for tree removal by Hydro One. A detour will be available via Firehall Lane to George Street to John Street. 

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

Staff contact

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

Notice of road closure: Lock 42 bridge on November 8

Notice of road closure

Canal Road at Lock 42 - Couchiching (4375 Canal Road) will be closed on Wednesday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for dewatering work by Trent Severn Waterway (TSW) Parks Canada. Large equipment including a highway tractor and crane will be present in the road and work area. 

There will be no through access at the work area. A suggested detour map has been provided by TSW/Parks Canada. 

If you have any questions, please contact TSW/Parks Canada or our Public Works department

Severn Fire welcomes new recruits and recognizes active firefighters for years of service

Severn, Ontario: On Wednesday, November 1 Mayor Mike Burkett, Deputy Mayor Judith Cox, and Fire Chief Tim Cranney presented service awards to Severn's volunteer firefighters (VFFs) and welcomed new VFFs to the ranks of Severn's Fire and Emergency services team.

Service awards were presented to 10 VFFs in the presence of friends, family, representatives of Council, and members of Severn Fire to honour and recognize the combined 105 years of dedicated and continuous service to the Severn community.