News and Notices

Notice of private road naming

Please take notice that Council for the Township of Severn will consider a report at the June 21, 2023 Corporate Services Committee meeting regarding the naming of a new private road to be named Jack Pine Lane.

The proposed private road will have access from East Shore Road and utilize a portion of East Burrows Bay Road. Upon approval, the new Jack Pine Lane will severed from the remaining portion of East Burrows Bay Road.

Interested individuals may view the report in the June 21, 2023 Corporate...

In-person option now available for City of Orillia's June 20 open house to review boundary expansion

Open house will be hybrid format for both in-person and virtual attendance

 Severn, Ontario, June 9, 2023: Stakeholders interested in obtaining information or providing comments about the City of Orillia's Land Needs Assessment and Settlement Area Boundary Expansion studies can now attend the upcoming public open house meeting either in person or virtually.

The meeting takes place on June 20, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

“It is important to provide the public with different options to participate...

Notice of Public Information Centre: Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion

Public Information Centre to be held on June 1

Township of Severn is undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the expansion of the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and the Main Sewage Pumping Station (SPS). The Class EA will identify and evaluate options for increasing the wastewater pumping and treatment capacity to accommodate anticipated growth in Coldwater.

The Class EA follows the Schedule C requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class...

Severn Council releases new Strategic Plan

Plan establishes Council priorities

The four strategic priorities outlined in this Plan will guide Council’s work over the 2023 to 2026 term. Severn's goal is to build a healthy and connected community where people come first, and where everyone has access to the resources they need. This high-level Plan is also an invitation to residents, partners, and other organizations to collaborate with Severn as we work to reach our vision.

The Plan is focused on four priorities and goals:

1. Economic...

Road closure for Laughlin Falls Road on April 21

Notice of road closure

Laughlin Falls Road (Lovering Line to Taylor Line) will be closed on Friday, April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 200 p.m. for cross culvert replacement. 

Local traffic is permitted but there will be no through access at Lovering Line.

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

Staff contact

Wendy DeweyAdministrative AssistantPhone: 705-325-2315 x241Email Wendy