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Join us at the Durham York Energy Centre for our upcoming family-friendly events
Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 09:07 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents are invited to bring their children to the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) for a free public event on Friday, October 25 and Friday, November 15 and learn how we are transforming household waste into valuable resources.
When: Friday, October 25 and Friday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Durham York Energy Centre at 1835 Energy Drive in Courtice.
Why: Activities include:
- Guided tours to our control room to view the waste pit and see the “claw”.
Brock waste management facility temporarily closed to the public
Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 09:43 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Oshawa and Brock waste management facilities (WMF) will be temporarily closed to the public to accommodate the installation of new scales.
When and Where:
- Oshawa WMF (1640 Ritson Road North in Oshawa) – closed from October 19 to 24, reopening on October 25 at 8 a.m.
- Brock WMF (C22480 Brock Sideroad #17 in Brock) – closed from October 31 to November 4, reopening on November 5 at 8 a.m.
Why: To accommodate the...
Beaver River Bridge Replacement update October 4 2024
Posted on Friday, October 04, 2024 09:13 AM
The Region of Durham is progressing with temporary and permanent replacements of the Beaver River Bridge, located on Regional Road 15 west of Highway 12, in the Township of Brock. The old bridge will be replaced with a new structure and it is scheduled to commence construction in 2026 and be completed in 2027. In the interim, a temporary bridge is scheduled to be opened to traffic in mid-November of 2024.
The Region's contractor, Elirpa Construction and Materials Ltd., mobilized to the site on...
Durham Region to host 2025 Budget Town Hall
Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2024 12:56 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Residents are invited to join Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer and other members of the Region’s senior leadership team, at the 2025 Budget Town Hall.
When: Thursday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Residents can join the event either online or by phone. Residents who would like to listen to the live event or ask questions via phone can email budgets@durham.ca with their name and phone number, or visit yourvoice.durham.ca/DurhamBudget
Area wide speed limit reduction in Sunderland
Posted on Wednesday, October 02, 2024 03:10 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Brock will be installing an area wide 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) posted speed limit in Sunderland.
Where: River Street (Regional Road 10), from Sunderland Meadows Drive to Highway 7/12, in Sunderland. The Township of Brock’s local roads in Sunderland will also be changed to an area wide 40 km/h speed limit, unless otherwise posted.
When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be...