May 19 to 25, 2024 is National Public Works Week, an opportunity to educate and inform the community about the vital role Public Works plays in our daily lives.
We have 148 dedicated full-time staff in the City of Timmins Public Works Department who work every day to deliver necessary services, from providing clean and sustainable drinking water to maintaining our roads and sidewalks.
Since 1960, municipalities across Canada have been recognizing National Public Works Week. This year’s theme is “Advancing Quality of Life for All,” and it has never been more true of the efforts made by Public Works. Our team is committed to keeping our community safe, clean, and beautiful by making improvements in sharps collection, waste management, and recycling.
New in 2024, the Public Works Dept. has launched a pilot project for needle pick up, to ensure that public spaces like sidewalks, boulevards, and roadways remain free of drug-related litter. Public Works revised the residential curbside bulk item collection program to better assist residents during spring cleanup, by moving the collection dates to early May and offering waived tipping fees on one residential waste load per household.
Public Works is also collaborating with our Community Safety and Well-Being team on the “Adopt-a-Block” Community Clean Up, to help residents reduce waste around their neighbourhoods and parks. It’s perfect, because the Community Clean Up Days are May 24 and 25, during National Public Works Week! Over 150 residents, local businesses, and organizations have signed up to help Public Works keep Timmins clean and beautiful.
Download and print our Public Works colouring sheets and, when you see a pot hole being repaired, the roads being swept, or lines being painted this week, give our Public Works crews a wave. They contribute to our quality of life every day.
Amanda Dyer
In June, much of Timmins heads outside to make active use of our natural trails, rivers, lakes, and parks … and this year, all that activity could result in a $100,000 win for the community.
The City of Timmins has signed up for the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk, a national initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout the month of June. Canada’s Most Active Community will be awarded with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sports initiatives. What counts as physical activity? Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure, and increases heart rate and breathing.
To help rally for Timmins and win the grand prize this year, we need everyone to participate!
• Local businesses and organizations: Register today on the ParticipACTION website. Then throughout June, track the number of people getting active and the instances of physical activity to help our community compete for the title.
• Individuals: Sign up on the ParticipACTION website. Then, commit to getting active throughout June and browse different opportunities to help you move more where you live, learn and/or work!
The Community Challenge is open to everyone! All community events registered on the challenge webpage from June 1 – 30 will count toward a community’s total score. After June 30, finalist communities will be invited to submit an application explaining why they deserve to be Canada’s Most Active Community. Individuals can also sign up and get moving in support of their community’s total by getting active in June.
Why does Timmins deserve to be Canada’s Most Active Community?
“Affordable and accessible recreation is part of a safe, healthy, and vibrant community,” says Meagan Baranyk, Community Programs Manager. “Through the municipal Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, we have looked for ways to encourage physical activity in order to create a greater sense of belonging in our local neighbourhoods, and to improve overall well-being. Through the City’s Master Recreation Plan, we have tangible projects that could be helped with $100,000. I’m confident that Timmins is not only Canada’s Most Active Community, but the community who is best prepared to support local sports and recreation initiatives.”
Join the City of Timmins in the movement to build a stronger, healthier and more active Timmins! Help us become Canada’s Most Active Community!
Amanda Dyer
When it comes to line painting, you can think of the 4 W's of Paint Performance: weather, winter, water-based, and wear.
The weather, the winter, the type of water- based paint we have to use, and the traffic all impact how long the lines last.
The Timmins Traffic Dept. paints 367 km's of lines each year. Plus, intersection stop bars, crosswalks, arrows, and bike lanes. It's an annual process.
The paint: It has to be water-based paint with low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) with less impact to the environment. This is a regulation set by the province in the Ontario Traffic Manual. We buy 6,000 litres of white paint, 4,000 litres of yellow paint, and 1,000 litres of white paint for crosswalks.
Application: Water-based paint is applied when the pavement is 10°c and rising. We hit those consistent temperatures mid-May in Timmins. The paint has to be applied on a clean, dry road surface. Not when it's raining and once street sweeping has been completed. Street sweeping starts when the temperatures are consistently above freezing.
The lanes are pre-marked first. This ensures the correct position, direction, width, and length of the lines, and acts as a guide for painting. We started pre-marking main arterial roads, like Algonquin, at the end of April.
We have one lane liner machine that paints all of the main arterial and secondary roads in Timmins. We use a walk-behind paint machine for intersections and crosswalks.
Vanishing lines: Line paint wears off more quickly in the city than on the highway because of traffic patterns, frequency of lane changes, and the harsh climate. The sand and salt that Public Works uses to keep the roads clear in the winter, plus the scrape of the plow, wears the lines down, which is why line painting is an annual job.
Improvements: We like long-lasting lines too. Our Traffic Dept. has started to use thermoplastics at intersections for stop bars and turning arrows, which have a lifespan of up to 3 years. We’re also making capital investments in the Connecting Link project to add durable pavement markings on the brand-new road surface with a lifespan of 5+ years. Our staff stay up-to-date on the latest technology, application methods, and training to improve the painting process.
Amanda Dyer
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable over the Victoria Day Long Weekend (May 18-20):
- Service Timmins and the Provincial Offences Centre will be closed on Victoria Day (Monday, May 20)
- Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Victoria Day will be collected on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
- Deloro Landfill will be closed on Victoria Day
- There will be no Timmins Transit services on Victoria Day
- The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Victoria Day
- Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Victoria Day
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be closed on Victoria Day
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING RE: PROPOSED COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AREA and DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input concerning an amendment to the City of Timmins Community Improvement Project Area and the Downtown Community Improvement Plan in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
THE PURPOSE of the proposed amendments to the Community Improvement Project Area and the Downtown Community Improvement Plan as follows:
1. To amend the Community Improvement Project Area to include the following changes:
- Porcupine – extending westerly along King Street from the Ontario Northland Railway to Coott Lane, and along a section of Highway 101 East to Crawford Street;
- South Porcupine – extending along Harold Avenue from Crawford Street westerly;
- Schumacher – extending easterly from McIntyre Road along Father Costello Drive;
- Timmins – adding various properties in the Downtown and in close proximity to Algonquin Boulevard; and
- Mountjoy – extending westerly from the Mattagami Bridge to Shirley Street.
2. To amend the Downtown Community Improvement Plan to include the following changes:
- To amend the Community Improvement Project Area noted in the Downtown CIP to include the proposed changed in Item No. 1.
- To remove the boundary area schedules from the Downtown CIP, as they are approved in the Community Improvement Project Area By-law and are separate from the Downtown Community Improvement Plan by-law. This change will allow Council to amend the Community Improvement Project Area By-law without also having to amend the Downtown Community Improvement Plan By-law.
The learn more about the proposed changes, please view the proposed Community Improvement Project Area and the proposed Downtown Community Improvement Plan.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed City of Timmins Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendment.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the proposed amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the proposed amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed Community Improvement Project Area and the Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendments you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3.
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email.
Dated at the City of Timmins this 7th of May, 2024.
David St.Onge
The Main Library Branch of the Timmins Public Library will be OPEN, but under renovation May 9 to 31, 2024
What: Carpet/Flooring is being replaced in the entire library
How will services be affected?
- The Library is expected to remain OPEN with regular hours (unless major issues arise)
- Browsing of collections may be limited – stock up ahead of time
- Programs at the Main Library will STOP
- Meeting rooms and study rooms will be unavailable
- Items will be inaccessible at times when they are being moved/temporarily stored
- Tables and seating areas will be limited as we move furniture and collections around
- Limited number of computers available
- Faxing, printing and photocopying services may be disrupted on some days
- Areas may be closed off/inaccessible at times
- Book drop may be closed for a few days – return items at the circulation desk
- Interlibrary loan service may be delayed
- Number of parking spaces in the lot will be reduced
Services available to help you through the renovation:
- Ask your librarian for help to request/retrieve items for you
- Place holds on the items you’d like transferred from the C.M. Shields Branch
- Holds can continue to be placed and picked up – we will advise if a delay is expected
- Extended hours will be offered at the C.M. Shields Branch starting on May 13
- Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Items from the C.M. Shields Branch will be transferred to the Main Library daily, as requested by patrons
- Programming will be available at the C.M. Shields Branch
- Electronic resources are always available, 24/7
THANK YOU for your patience during this time of renovation.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is simplifying how to have discarded needles or syringes picked up on public property. Starting May 1, residents can call Service Timmins Monday to Friday during regular business hours, to have Public Works carry out collection. Reports can also be made online through the Service Timmins customer portal.
The service is part of a pilot project to address drug-related litter, after City Council asked staff to explore if municipal collection was feasible.
“Discussions around safe needle pick up started last July,” says the City’s Community Programs Manager, Meagan Baranyk. “Collection was being completed by several local agencies, but without specific funding or direction, it was sometimes case-by-case, and resulted in some confusion around who to call. Our pilot project will test the capacity of Public Works to carry out collection on public property, with Service Timmins coordinating response.”
It’s important to note that the City of Timmins has no authority to enter private property for the purpose of collecting discarded needles or syringes. The service is available for public property only, such as municipal parks, trails, sidewalks, boulevards, and roadways. Collection is also limited to weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sharps reported over the weekend through the customer service portal will be addressed on the next available business day.
“Collaboration with local agencies and outreach will continue, to help address gaps in the collection schedule,” adds Baranyk. “This is a starting point. We will be collecting data around how many sharps are collected, from which areas, and how effective our response is. We are aware that the hours are limited; however, there is a commitment to monitoring and adjusting the hours as needed.”
Starting May 1, residents can request needle or syringe pick up by calling Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 or online at service.timmins.ca under roads and sidewalks.
Amanda Dyer
The flags at Timmins City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast on Sunday, April 28 in honour of the National Day of Mourning, also known as Workers’ Day of Mourning.
The National Day of Mourning is dedicated to the memory of those who have lost their lives in a workplace tragedy, and to acknowledge the impact of work-related injury and illness.
The City of Timmins is committed to providing our employees with a healthy and safe workplace. Through our Health and Safety Department, we work dutifully to train, enforce, standardize, and ensure that safety protocols are in place that prevent both physical and mental injury and illness.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins Transit is continuing an Earth Day tradition … free bus rides on Monday, April 22.
Helping our planet can be as simple as choosing public transportation. Riding the bus can help lower our greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy and fuel by reducing the number of private vehicles on the road.
But the benefits of public transportation do not stop there.
Did you know?
- Public transit makes our roads safer. Transit operators generally have more driver training, drive at lower speeds, and avoid high-risk driving situations.
- Public transit reduces traffic congestion. This is particularly helpful during busy road construction and maintenance months.
- Public transit can increase your physical activity. A bus ride often starts and ends with some form of activity (like walking) to and from the bus stop.
On Monday, April 22 ride the bus for planet earth! It’s free and it’ll give the environment a break. Where will you go?
Amanda Dyer
Ontario has announced their annual Gas Tax funding and Timmins is set to receive $585,411. The investment will be used to offset the City’s cost of farebox system upgrades, trackless equipment to clear transit stops in winter, and new conventional buses.
“Timmins Transit has a number of modernization projects planned for this year,” says Ken Krcel, Director of Public Works and Environmental Services. “We are in the process of extensive route reviews, piloting transit on-demand, and updating payment services with modern fareboxes. This year’s gas tax funding will help deliver on Timmins Transit’s goal to deliver modern and efficient public transportation.”
In January, City Council approved the purchase of four new diesel-powered buses and 25 fare boxes, with partial funding approved through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – Public Transit Stream. ICIP covers 73% of eligible costs to purchase new equipment and upgrades, with the remaining 27% covered by the municipality. The City’s approved Gas Tax funding will be used to cover the municipal portion.
Amanda Dyer
The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable over the Easter Weekend (March 29 – April 1):
- Service Timmins and Provincial Offences Office will be closed Easter Friday and Easter Monday.
- There will be no household waste and recycling collection on Easter Friday. Friday’s collection will be completed on Monday, April 1. Collection that falls on Easter Monday will be unaffected and collected as scheduled.
- Deloro Landfill will be closed on Easter Friday.
- There will be no Timmins Transit services on Easter Friday and Easter Sunday. Transit services on Easter Monday will be modified to a standard Sunday service.
- The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Easter Friday, Sunday and Monday.
- Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Easter Friday, Sunday, and Monday.
- The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool is closed Easter Friday, Sunday, and Monday. Regular pool hours on Saturday.
For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.
Amanda Dyer
Following this weekend’s fire at the Empire Complex on Spruce St. S., donations of clothing, hygiene items, and housewares have piled up. At this time, St. Vincent de Paul, Second Time Around, and Something Special Boutique are at capacity and are no longer accepting material donations. Material donations are also not being accepted at the Bon-Air Motel.
Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) is working with tenants to determine what items are actually needed and how material donations will be distributed. The City of Timmins has also confirmed that the building has been turned over to the property owner, who will manage access to the building to collect belongings. This will be done by property management directly with the tenant.
Monetary donations are still being accepted through Service Timmins. Donations can be made in-person, by mail, or by e-mail money transfer to [email protected] through your financial institution. All donations over $20 will be provided with a donation receipt and must include the donor’s name and address. Money collected by the City of Timmins will be transferred to CDSSAB for distribution. It is important to note that residents should remain vigilant for fraudulent donation requests. The City of Timmins will not contact an individual directly to request a monetary donation, or require that they submit financial information through social media or from an unsecured site.
The City of Timmins thanks residents for their unprecedented generosity. The community quickly mobilized to offer support, whether it was by providing meals or donating clothing and materials. It is very much appreciated.
Amanda Dyer
The Timmins Fire Department has concluded active fire operations at 11 Spruce St. S., Empire Complex. The building’s top two floors have been thoroughly inspected with thermal imaging to confirm that the fire has been fully extinguished. The City’s Chief Building Official, Esa Saarela, has inspected the building with a certified structural engineer, and concluded that the building is structurally safe. The property was turned over to the building’s property manager at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024.
Investigation into the cause of the fire has been completed by the City’s Fire Prevention Officer, and is determined to be accidental. The property owner is now responsible for the building, including who is allowed to enter and how personal belongings of evacuated tenants will be retrieved. The Property Manager for the building is in contact with residents being temporarily housed at the Bon-Air Motel. Future plans for the building will be determined by the property owner.
Timmins Fire Chief, Berny Stansa, is quick to point out how proud he is of the career and volunteer firefighters who worked together to safely evacuate tenants and extinguish the fire.
“This type of fire is extremely challenging and equally frustrating for firefighters,” says Stansa. “The decision to go from interior attack to defensive mode is a difficult decision, and is usually made when the commanding officer feels that the structural integrity of the building, or fire conditions worsen, to the point where firefighter safety is in question. Firefighters would rather be inside the building, trying to put the fire out. In this case, our officer made the right call, as any fire that is burning overhead can be perilous.
“Over 30 firefighters were on scene, and each one did an incredible job. A significant amount of manpower was required for this fire, with supply lines fed from six different hydrants to four different apparatus. We are very fortunate that our volunteer firefighters always step up when they are required to. That takes a great deal of dedication. Our crews worked many extra hours to try to extinguish a two-day fire. I am incredibly proud of them.”
Stansa’s pride and gratefulness is being echoed by Mayor Michelle Boileau, who also remained on-scene at the Bon-Air Motel to assist with coordinating housing response. “I witnessed the effort, care, and compassion of our firefighters firsthand,” says Mayor Boileau. “Their efforts were focused on evacuating tenants, many who had mobility issues, through hallways that were filled with smoke. They accomplished this quickly with no serious injuries reported. I am incredibly proud of the Timmins Fire Department, our career and volunteer firefighters, and administrative staff who worked quickly to ensure the safety of the Empire Complex tenants.
“I also want to comment on the generosity of people in our community. It was humbling to see. Residents and businesses were bringing food for our firefighters, concerned about their wellbeing. They were donating food, monetary donations, and clothing to the evacuated tenants. One thing we can all be proud of is that this city knows how to step up and support each other. Thank you.”
The area around 11 Spruce St. S. will remain closed to traffic and pedestrians due to safety concerns with ice and debris. The City is currently working with Belanger Construction Ltd. to mobilize the Connecting Link detour down Brunette Rd. and Second Ave. and the heavy truck detour down Shirley St. to Lafleur Dr. to help divert traffic. Demolition of the Algonquin Blvd. E. overpass is expected to begin next week as planned.
The City is also accepting monetary donations for tenants of the Empire Complex through Service Timmins. Donations can be made in-person by cash, cheque, or debit, by email transfer to [email protected], or by mail with cheque. All money collected by the City of Timmins will be transferred to the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) for distribution. Donation receipts will be issued for donations over $20. Donor’s name and address is required.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is issuing an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, March 21, 2024. Temperatures are expected to drop to -30 overnight (inclusive of wind chill) Risk of frost bite.
Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.
People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
Plans for the replacement of the Porcupine River Bridge on Fredrick House Lake Road were finalized by council on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with approval of the construction contract awarded to Looby Builders Ltd.
The original reinforced concrete bridge will be replaced with a two-lane concrete and steel structure at an estimated cost of $5,074,739 + HST. The cost was approved as part of the City’s capital budget for 2024.
Porcupine River Bridge replacement was prioritized by Council after safety concerns shut down the bridge in November 2021. Since then, the City has streamlined design work and necessary approvals to award the final construction contract early in the year to facilitate ordering of structural steel and materials.
Contractors will begin to stage the work site on Monday, March 4, 2024. The estimated completion date of construction is November 2024.
Amanda Dyer
The flags at all municipal facilities have been lowered on Friday, March 1, 2024, to honour the death of Canada’s 18th prime minister, Brian Mulroney. He was 84.
“We remember a leader and statesman, one of Canada’s most prominent political figures, whose decisions as prime minister continue to have profound impact on our country,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “Mulroney was a visionary who believed that Canada could lead on climate change, reform trade, strengthen global relations, and champion human rights, at the time against apartheid in South Africa.
“The world will look back on his legacy over the coming days, on his commitment to public office, and the tough decisions he made to lead Canada forward. On behalf of the City of Timmins, I offer sincere condolences to the Mulroney family at this difficult time.” ~ Mayor Michelle Boileau
Flags will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the memorial service.
Amanda Dyer
Timmins City Council has approved a new vacant building by-law and registry to hold property owners accountable for managing their vacant properties.
By-law No. 2024-8929 will require property owners with buildings that have been vacant for more than 30 days, to register with the City of Timmins and confirm that the property is being maintained and is effectively protected from unauthorized entry, risk of fire, accident, or other danger, and is compliant with the City’s standard property by-laws and regulations.
The Vacant Building By-law was an idea brought forward by Council last October, after researching what other communities were doing to reduce empty and derelict buildings. Council believes that enforcement will help mitigate problems often associated with vacant properties such as garbage, graffiti, vandalism, and other public nuisances.
The cost of initial registration is $300 per property for one year, increasing to $600 if the vacant building has remained on the registry for 12 months. Property owners will also risk fines for a number of offences, including allowing the property to remain vacant for a period exceeding a year, failure to maintain insurance on the building, and failure to protect the building from unauthorized entry.
“The vacant building by-law and registry is designed to improve the condition, safety, and maintenance of empty buildings in the community, some of which have already raised concerns from neighbours and residents,” says Mayor Michelle Boileau. “We would like to see property owners improve the state of their empty buildings for occupancy, or allow the space to be repurposed for housing infill or regeneration. This can be one more solution to improve access to affordable housing.”
The City’s Vacant Building By-law came into effect February 27, 2024. Property owners can contact Service Timmins for further information.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is issuing an extreme cold weather alert for Thursday, February 29, 2024. Temperatures are expected to drop to -34 overnight (inclusive of wind chill) Risk of frost bite.
Exposure to extreme cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems. Protection from extreme cold conditions includes avoiding wind exposure, dressing in warm layers, and covering exposed skin.
People requiring emergency shelter can attend the location at 316 Spruce St. S. for assistance.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins has closed all municipal arenas and the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool effective 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. All planned programming and activities are cancelled for this evening.
A Significant Weather Event called by the City's Public Works Department early Wednesday morning remains in effect. Motorists are encouraged to avoid all non-essential travel.
Amanda Dyer
The final downtown segment of the Connecting Link will begin with demolition of the overpass on Algonquin Blvd. E. Contractors are expected to mobilize the week of March 25 to start staging the area, with removal of the overpass beginning the first week of April. Dates are subject to change.
Once Stage 1 of construction begins, Algonquin Blvd. E. will be closed east of the Spruce Ave. intersection to just east of the overpass, with traffic being diverted on Brunette Rd., down Second Ave. to Mountjoy St. S. Removal of the overpass is expected to take two weeks. This year’s detour route will see temporary traffic lights added at both ends of Second Ave., but the stop signs at the intersections of Spruce and Balsam will remain in place.
“We worked with AECOM’s Transportation Department to revise last year’s detour and ensure the east and west stop signs on Second Ave. at Spruce and Balsam were not removed,” says Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “We’re confident this will not create any significant congestion along the detour route, but will certainly alleviate some of the concerns raised from last year.”
Stage 2 of construction will begin immediately following the demolition of the overpass. Algonquin Blvd. E. will be closed to all traffic from east of the Balsam St. intersection to west of Brunette Rd. Detour signs will be in place before Mountjoy St. for eastbound traffic.
“Algonquin Blvd. will remain open between Mountjoy and Balsam, but we’re trying to encourage motorists to plan their route, “adds Tam. “If you are bypassing the downtown, consider turning at Mountjoy. It will create less congestion at the point of construction and keep traffic moving.”
During construction, access to Service Timmins at City Hall will be from Cedar St. N. via a temporary pedestrian walkway to the main entrance. A pedestrian crossing will also be maintained across Algonquin Blvd. that will shift around the active construction area as work progresses. It’s important that residents obey signs and traffic controls to keep themselves and contractors safe at all times.
The City’s Engineering Dept. is also working with the local snowmobile club to minimize disruption to what has already been a short season. While the City anticipates that work will begin at the end of March, plans can change. Residents can sign up to receive Connecting Link updates directly at: www.timmins.ca/our_services/news_and_alerts/subscribe-to-city_news-alerts.
Work is also confirmed this summer for both bridges along the Connecting Link. Porcupine River Bridge and Mattagami River Bridge will be rehabilitated with temporary lane reductions beginning sometime in May. Contractors will begin site preparation in late March, which includes installing netting underneath the Porcupine River Bridge to deter nesting birds.
For more information on the Connecting Link, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/connecting_links.
Amanda Dyer
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