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Flooding, runoff and fast water flows following heavy rainfall
Posted on Sunday, August 08, 2021 04:09 PM
Media release
WEST GREY, ON – Heavy rainfall on August 7, 2021 resulted in elevated water levels and fast-flowing rivers, caused flooding in downtown Durham and at least two serious road washouts.
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority reported the localized storm cell over Durham measured 65 mm of rain causing the excessive runoff and roadway flooding. Several basements were flooded and roads were closed over the course of the early evening weather event.
“West Grey police, fire and public works...
Construction to Lion's Heritage Park begins Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Posted on Thursday, August 05, 2021 03:13 PM
Construction to the Lion's Heritage Park will begin Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Access to the park will be restricted during this time to ensure the public's safety.
The bridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic from both the west side and from the east side for approximately two weeks.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Special council meeting for Lantz Bridge and Concession 2 projects
Posted on Thursday, August 05, 2021 12:10 PM
West Grey Council has scheduled a special meeting on August 10, 2021 at 9 a.m. for two significant projects: the Lantz Bridge replacement and the paving of Concession 2 WGR.
The agenda will include a report on enhanced safety measures and a project update for the replacement of the Lantz Bridge. West Grey received funding from the federal and provincial governments to replace this bridge with a two-lane wooden structure.
The consulting engineering firm BM Ross and Associates will be available to...
Municipal office closed Monday, August 2, 2021
Posted on Friday, July 30, 2021 01:47 PM
The municipal office will be closed Monday, August 2, 2021 for the civic holiday and will be reopening Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
Notice of Intention to Amend Bylaw 125-2018 Pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act
Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 10:43 AM
The Ontario Heritage Act requires that notice to the public be provided if council intends to consider changes to a bylaw designating a building or property to be of cultural heritage value or interest.
Many attributes of the property known as 240 Garafraxa Street North in Durham have been set out in a bylaw designating that property to be of cultural heritage value or interest. The owner of the property has requested consideration of minor amendments to the bylaw in order to proceed with updating...
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