The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling carts that are normally scheduled for pick up on Friday will be delayed or postponed until tomorrow, Saturday October 21, 2023.

There will be a crew working this evening until 8pm. If your carts are not collected today please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM, Saturday October 21, 2023.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your patience.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain maintenance in the following areas:

Area:
• All of Porcupine, East of Bristol Rd

Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 23, 2023 - Temporary Water Disruption 8AM to Midnight

With the watermain maintenance you might experience reduced or fluctuating pressure and/or brown or rust-colored water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to UPDATE the public of a watermain maintenance in the following areas:

Area:
• All of Porcupine, East of Bristol Rd

Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 19, 2023 - Temporary Water Disruption, has been changed from 8 AM to 6PM

Even though the watermain break is currently isolated and pressures are back to normal, repairs need to be done and you might experience reduced or fluctuating pressure and/or brown or rust-colored water during the disruption.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

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The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain maintenance in the following areas:

Area:
• All of Porcupine, East of Bristol Rd

Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 19, 2023 - Temporary Water Disruption, 8 AM to 12PM

Even though the watermain break is currently isolated and pressures are back to normal, repairs need to be done and you might experience low pressure, brown or rust-colored water during the disruption. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2 Bypass Report

Address: 57 Evans Street
Start date: October 9, 2023
Start time: 3:44am
End date: October 9, 2023
End time: 6:23am
Volume by-passed: 237 m3

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a water turn off for infrastructure repair in the following areas:

Area:
• On Third Ave from Balsam St S. to Spruce St S.
• On Balsam St from Third Ave to Algonquin Blvd
• On Cedar St from Second Ave to Fifth Ave
• On Pine St S. from Second Ave to Algonquin Blvd
• On Spruce St N. from Algonquin Blvd to Fifth Ave

Date & Time of Disruption:
• October 11, 2023 - Temporary water disruption 7 PM to 7 AM (12 Hour Shut Down)

The water will be turned on as soon as the repairs are complete. Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure and/or brown/rust-colored water once the water is turned back on. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break in the following areas:

Area:
• On Third Ave from Balsam St S to Birch St S
• On Birch St S from Third Ave to Algonquin Blvd.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 28, 2023, Immediately to 8:00PM

Even though the watermain break is currently isolated and pressures are back to normal. Homeowners and businesses within the area might experience low pressure, brown or rust-colored water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

Road closure: within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality in the Downtown Area.

Areas:
• Starting on Pine St. between Fifth Ave. to Second Ave.
• Third Ave. between Spruce St. S. to Balsam St. S

Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 26, 2023, from 11:00pm to 7:00am.

All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well as colored water and lower than normal water pressures.

 Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the scheduled water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of an overnight hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas:

Areas:
• Ross Ave. & Toke St. areas including Michelano Dr.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 21, 2023, at 12:00AM-7:00AM

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust coloured water following the testing. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes to allow the crew to complete the test. Once the test is complete and the work crew has left the area, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331, starting at 8:30am- 4:30pm. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break affecting the water pressure in the Timmins Area. The watermain break has now been isolated, pressures are back to normal and is being scheduled for an emergency repair.

Area:
• Timmins Area

Time of Disruption:
• September 19, 2023, 1:00PM

Homeowners in that area may experience low-pressure, brown or rust-colored water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a road closure on Ross Ave. to allow for an emergency sewer infrastructure repair to be completed.
Only local traffic will be permitted within the area.

Area:
• Ross Ave from Murray St. to Gordon St.

Date and Time:
• On Monday, September 11, 2023, until mid-week

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public there will be no water for the selected area in Schumacher. The area effect is:

Area:
• Gold Center, starting from Claimpost Tr. Eastward.

Time of Disruption:
• Immediately, until repair can be made, no estimated timeframe

Crews are working to get the water back in service for this area, homeowners may experience brown or rust-coloured water, once it is turned back on. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water colour has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this time and advise that if there are any concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool is closed for annual maintenance and repairs from August 21, 2023 to September 7, 2023. 

Work this year includes changing the main pool filter, replacing sand in the sand filters, and grout work.

We appreciate your patience as we complete scheduled maintenance and look forward to seeing you in September. 

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance activities affecting water quality in the following Downtown areas.

Areas:
• On Pine St. between Fifth Ave. to Second Ave.
• On Third Ave. between Spruce St. S. to Balsam St. S

Date and Time of Disruption:
• Starts August 31, 2023, from 12:00am to 7am

All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours as well colored water and lower than normal water pressure.

Homeowners in that area may experience brown or rust-colored water during the schedule water maintenance. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.

The City of Timmins wishes to inform the public about work happening on Lafleur Bridge starting August 28, 2023 for approximately one week. Lane reductions will be in place. Expect minimal delays.

Contractors will be working on the expansion joints of the bridge, which allow movement from weather and traffic. 

The City of Timmins appreciates your patience.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas.

Area:
• Jubilee Ave. W, working westward from MacLean Dr. to College St. including J.V Bonhomme Area
• Airport Rd., working westward from College St. to Kellyanne Dr. including all Melrose Area

Date of Disruption:
• Ongoing for the month of August into September

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water following the testing. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discolored water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should this occur, it is advised to turn off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to complete the test. Once the test is complete and the work crew has left the area, turn on the COLD water tap closest to the source (usually your laundry tub tap) and let it run for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the water color has returned to normal.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process, and advise that if there are any questions, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The City of Timmins wishes to inform the public that Spruce St. S. is closed between Third Ave. and Second Ave. for gas leak repairs. The closure is necessary to maintain gas safety handling distances.

The closure will remain in effect until work is completed.

There is no disruption to Timmins Transit bus services.

Thank you for your patience while Enbridge Gas crews work to make repairs.