The City of Timmins’ Public Works Department wishes to advise the public of limited access from 779 Leclair Ave, south due to a washout closing the road:
Area:
• 779 Leclair Ave, south
Date & Time of Disruption:
• Friday, April 12, 2024 from 12:00PM until unknown
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process. Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins’ Public Works Department wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for a scheduled sewer repair closing following road:
Area:
• On Sixth Ave. from Elm St. N. to Mountjoy St. N.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• Monday, April 15th, from 7:30AM until Friday, April 19th, 2024 4:00PM
City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process. Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.
Becky Cashmore
Work on the final downtown segment of the Connecting Link moves ahead Monday, April 15 with full closure of Algonquin Blvd. E. between Balsam St. and west of Brunette Rd. The current road closure will be expanded along Algonquin Blvd. E. to east of the Balsam St. intersection, and will close the Pine St. and Cedar St. intersections.
Grinding operations will start early next week to remove layers of asphalt from the road surface. This is expected to take 3-5 days. During that time, pedestrians crossing Algonquin Blvd. north to south will be able to cross at the Balsam St. and Brunette Rd. intersections on either end of the construction zone. This is temporary. Once initial grinding operations are complete, a pedestrian crossing will be placed at Pine St.
Sidewalks along the east and west of Algonquin Blvd. E. will remain open while grinding is completed, safely blocked off from the active construction area.
Temporary traffic detours are already in place, with detour signage installed before Brunette Rd. and Mountjoy St. Motorists are asked to detour at Brunette Rd. or Mountjoy St. S., along Second Ave. Drivers should be prepared to stop at temporary traffic lights on Second Ave. at Brunette Rd. and Mountjoy St. S. Heavy truck traffic is being diverted at Shirley St. and Hwy. 655.
“City contractors are expediting site preparation, including removal of the existing asphalt,” says Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “Once the overpass is removed, they will be ready to start work on excavation. We are closing the full construction zone to provide space for staging of materials and equipment, instead of using valuable municipal parking space in the downtown core.”
Removal of the overpass began earlier this month, with contractors removing ballast rock, saw cutting the concrete to begin removal, and drilling to remove concrete from embedded steel. The steel will be later cut and recycled.
For more information on the Connecting Link, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/connecting_links/2024_-_segment_8
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Public Works is declaring the end of the Significant Weather Event effective Wednesday, April 03, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. that was issued under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239).
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to advise the public that a city wide snow plowing operation is planned to begin Thursday, April 04, 2024 at 12:01am.
Crews will be deployed to plow city streets, rural roads, laneways and parking lots across the city. Some areas may not be plowed overnight and will be plowed during the daytime hours.
We would also like to remind the public that the Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Parking on the street is not permitted on any day between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
Public Works Department
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins Public Works is declaring a Significant Weather Event effective Wednesday, April 03, 2024 at 04:00 p.m. and issued under the provisions of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (O.Reg 239).
Due to amount of forecasted snow this evening into tomorrow, we are anticipating delays in the plowing of some city streets and roads along with most city sidewalks and resources will be deployed when deemed appropriate.
We are asking residents to avoid driving if at all possible for their own safety during this event.
We also remind residents not to block or plug sidewalks when clearing their own driveways.
A reminder that the Winter Parking Ban is effect and parking on the street is not permitted on any day, between the hours of 11:30 pm to 7:30 am, from November 1 through April 30.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. An additional notice will be posted to declare the end of the Significant Weather Event when the municipality determines is it appropriate to do so.
Becky Cashmore
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
Contractors have implemented the temporary traffic detours for Connecting Link construction. Traffic is now being diverted at Brunette Rd. and Mountjoy St. S., via Second Ave. Heavy truck traffic is using the standard detour from Shirley St. to Hwy. 655
Detours were put into effect early following the building fire on Spruce St. S., which closed Algonquin Blvd. from Pine St. to west of Brunette Rd. The road closure will now remain in effect as contractors prepare to start demolition on the Algonquin overpass early next week.
Temporary traffic lights have been installed on Second Ave. at Brunette Rd. and Mountjoy St. S. The lights at Brunette Rd. and Second Ave. are set to flashing and the intersection will work as a 3-way stop to help keep traffic moving. Motorists are reminded that the first vehicle to arrive at the intersection and come to a complete stop, has the right-of-way. If two or more cars stop at the same time, right-of-way goes to the vehicle(s) on the right. All stop signs along Second Ave. will remain in place.
The detours are designed to help divert traffic around the construction zone, while maintaining traffic flow and limiting congestion. If you are traveling around the downtown core, it is recommended to use the full detour, from Brunette to Mountjoy St. S. along Second Ave., or use Second Ave. as your access point to downtown businesses south of Algonquin Blvd. E. Once demolition of the overpass is complete, Algonquin Blvd. E. will be closed at Balsam St. until construction is complete. Demolition of the overpass is expected to take 2-3 weeks. Motorists should expect some minor delays during construction.
Residents can sign up to receive Connecting Link updates directly at: https://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. Site preparation has already begun on the Porcupine River Bridge, with installation of netting underneath the bridge to deter nesting birds.
For more information on the Connecting Link, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/connecting_links/2024_-_segment_8
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
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