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Public Information Centre on Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station plan for the Beaverton Employment Area
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:38 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) about the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to plan for the sanitary sewage servicing needs of the Beaverton Employment Area in the Township of Brock.
When and Where: The presentation will be available to access online from July 25 to September 23 at durham.ca/BeavertonSSPS.
Why: Public consultation is important to the Region and an important part of the Municipal Class EA...
Beaver River Bridge Replacement update July 19, 2024
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 09:35 AM
The Region of Durham is currently designing temporary and permanent replacements of the Beaver River Bridge, located on Regional Road 15 east of Highway 12, in the Township of Brock. The existing bridge will be replaced with a new structure and is scheduled to commence construction in 2026 and be completed in 2027. In the interim, a temporary bridge is tentatively scheduled to be opened to traffic in the fall of 2024.
Both the temporary and permanent bridges are in the design stage.
The Region's...
New Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool launches in Durham Region
Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, the powerful new Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT) is launching in Durham Region as part of the Durham Greener Homes Program. Using artificial intelligence (AI), vHEAT produces a digital energy score to help users understand how much energy their home consumes compared to homes of similar size, age, and type. The tool also provides each homeowner with a customized “retrofit road map” showing how they can reduce energy consumption, resulting in cost-savings.
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Brock Firefighter Awarded the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024 02:38 PM
The Township of Brock is proud to recognize Captain Jesse Beaudrow, for his incredible courage in risking his life to save others.
Jesse was recently awarded the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery, the province’s highest honour for his heroism.
In 2023 while off duty, Officer Beaudrow encountered a fiery head-on collision, and with quick thinking, used a fire extinguisher to slow the intense flames and rescue two seriously injured occupants from the burning vehicle before it became fully...
Notice of Correction Summer Newsletter and July e-newsletter
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024 11:15 AM
Notice of Correction Please note that the printed copy of the Summer 2024 newsletter and the July e-newsletter has incorrect information regarding the Rural Road Rehabilitation Plan. The correct information is as follows: Phase 2 of the Rural Road Rehabilitation Plan is set to begin the week of July 8th. Road construction will commence this year on Concession Road 11 and then proceed to Concession Road 14 and Simcoe Street/Townline.