State of Emergency declared on April 2

Township of Severn has declared a State of Emergency as of Wednesday, April 2 at 4:30 p.m. under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as a result of the severe impacts of the ice storm and forecasted weather. View the declaration.

Notice of Boil Water Advisory for Westshore

Due to a generator failure at the Westshore Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant, the Township of Severn has issued a boil water advisory notice for customers in the area of Westshore on April 1 at 9:30 p.m. 

Residents and properties in the affected area are required to boil water before consumption until at least Saturday, April 5. This notice will be updated when the advisory is lifted.

Road closure update

Severn's Roads Team has been working 24/7 to remove debris and downed trees from local roadways. Roadways that remain closed are those that have downed powerlines and are awaiting Hydro One clearance. View the full list of road closures.

Potable water stations

Potable water stations are available for residents who may continue to have no power and those who rely on wells.

Potable water can be accessed at:

  1. Coldwater Water Supply and Distribution System: Outdoor 24-hour access (14 Sheridan Drive).
  2. Washago Community Centre: Indoor 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. access (4361 Hamilton Street)

Warming Centres now open in Washago and Coldwater

Warming Centres are now open at the Washago Community Centre (4361 Hamilton Street) and the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive). Both Warming Centres will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily until further notice. Individuals and families looking for a warm space to charge their devices, access restrooms, or get a warm drink can drop by as needed.

Ward Boundary Review: Public open houses CANCELLED

March 24, 2025

Ward Boundary Review project update

The Township has postponed the public open houses scheduled for April 2 and 3 due to impacts from the ice storm. New dates will be announced. Subscribe to our News and Notices to stay informed.

Severn is reviewing its ward boundaries to ensure it continues to be an effective and equitable system of representation that keeps pace with population growth.

Guiding principles for the review include:

  • balancing present and future population distribution among the wards
  • respecting established neighborhoods and communities
  • respecting geographic features and defining natural and infrastructure boundaries.

Since the project was initiated in Fall 2024, the project team has completed research, hosted a Council workshop (October), led online and in-person engagement activities (interviews, surveys, and public open houses, Fall 2024), and provided interim reports to Council (Winter 2024 to 2025). 

For the next phase of the project, the consultant will present the Preliminary Options report to Council on March 26, 2025 at the Corporate Services Committee meeting starting at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend in-person (1024 Hurlwood Lane), watch our live stream, or watch the recording afterwards on our YouTube channel.

Following the presentation of the various preliminary options to Council on March 26, the Township will hold open houses to obtain public feedback on these options. 

Public consultation is an essential piece of the review process. A ward boundary change means the lines dividing different neighbourhoods and areas of Severn may be redrawn. This can affect which area you vote in and who represents you on Severn Council and influence how municipal decisions are made. 

Open houses postponed

Date Time Location  Notes
Wednesday, April 2 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Washago Community Centre

(4361 Hamilton Street)

CANCELLED

Drop-in event
Thursday, April 3 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Coldwater Community Centre 

(11 Michael Anne Drive)

CANCELLED

Drop-in event
Thursday, April 3 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Online (virtual only)

CANCELLED

Advance registration required

 

Take the survey

All residents of Severn are encouraged to complete the survey. If you do not reside in the Township of Severn, but you frequently access local services or work in the municipality, you are also invited to take the survey. 

Complete the survey

If you would prefer a paper copy of the survey those are available at:

The survey opened on March 24 and will remain open until April 20, 2025. Please return any paper copies of the survey to our Administration Office by April 20 at 4:30 p.m.

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Alison Gray
Director of Corporate Services / Clerk
Phone: 705-325-2315 x232
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Ward Boundary Review: Public open houses scheduled for April 2 and 3

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1024 Hurlwood Lane
Severn, Ontario

Phone: 705-325-2315
Fax: 705-327-5818
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