Thursday September 19, 2019 –Waste and Recycling Collection update for Schumacher, South Porcupine and Connaught Hill

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling cart pickup in the Schumacher area, South Porcupine and Connaught Hill will be delayed or postponed. If your carts are not collected please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM on Friday September 20, 2019.

The following streets may be affected:  Goldmine Road, Delnite Road and Buffalo-Ankerite Road, Connaught Hill and areas within South Porcupine from Legion Drive to Front Street, Harold Avenue to Golden Avenue, Harold Avenue to Fern Avenue and Pottsville.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division

The City of Timmins Engineering Department would like to notify the Public of possible intermittent traffic delays on the Connecting Link due to geotechnical investigations that will be occurring between September 23, 2019 to October 6, 2019. A minimum of one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

Traffic control will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone. 

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

The City of Timmins, Engineering Department, would like to notify residents of the paving operations commencing today September 10, 2019 continuing to September 17, 2019.

Grinding and Paving will be completed at numerous locations throughout the City. Traffic control will be in place at all locations prior to mobilization and it is requested drivers slow down when proceeding through the work zone.

The City of Timmins thanks you for your patience.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the Public of a traffic disruption on Ross Avenue.

Ross Ave will be closed to all traffic from Hart St to Patricia Blvd to perform essential sewer line repairs. The work will begin at 7:30 am on Monday, September 9, 2019 and be completed by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

Brousseau Avenue will be available as a detour during this road closure.

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

Attention! Starting Friday August30th the #16 and 32 spots will be relocated as per attached image (at the bottom).

Also please note that on Tuesday Morning The college Express will be boarding on the old #5 spot as per attached Diagram.

Your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Sorry for the temporary interruptions!

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the Public of a Traffic disruption on King St in Porcupine.

• King St in Porcupine will be reduced to one lane in both directions for water main repairs.

• Haileybury Cr will also be closed from King St to Dixon St during the interruption.

• The lane reductions will be in place starting Aug 28 2019 from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

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 hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas.

• Area: City crews will be working in the Timmins area South of Algonquin Blvd West.

• Time of Disruption: September 3, 2019 7:30am until September 30, 2019 4:00pm

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 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 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. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

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

• Area: City crews will be working in the Timmins area starting at the Algonquin Bridge to MacLean heading north.

• Time of Disruption: September 9, 2019 7:30am until September 30, 2019 4:00pm

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 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 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. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

Please be advised that the Archie Dillon Sportsplex pool is currently closed for annual repairs and maintenance.

Pool is expected to re-open on Monday, September 9th.

Please note! Effective August 19, Timmins Transit is performing necessary repairs to our runway and as a result we will need to temporarily relocate the pick-up location at the terminal.

This will remain in effect until the repairs are complete. Please see diagram for the new temporary pick up locations. Route 31 will be on the North end of the runway and Route 37 & 38 will be on Spruce Street near the sidewalk and canopy at the ONR side of the building.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!

Please be advised that the City of Timmins will be undergoing sanitary sewer lining and associated prep work in the downtown area from August 14, 2019 to September 27, 2019.

Traffic control will be in place at various locations throughout the downtown areas starting with a temporary road closure on Spruce St. South between Algonquin Blvd. and Third Ave. from August 14 to August 16. Drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone. 

Please note: Within the current plans, only one temporary road closure is anticipated. The rest of the repairs are set to take place in the alleyways. Should the need for any sudden or unexpected closures arise, the city will issue a subsequent notice.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time. 

August 6, 2019

UPDATE: As of 11:30 am, issues appear to be resolved. If you experience difficulties contacting Service Timmins by phone, please try one of the alternative methods below.

The City of Timmins would like to advise the public that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with some of our telephone services, and are working to have them resolved as soon as possible.

As such, calls are not coming through on our Service Timmins telephone line. While these issues are being rectified, we encourage anyone attempting to reach Service Timmins to do so by email at servicetimmins@timmins.ca or through the Citizen Service Centre at service.timmins.ca.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We are committed to offering excellent customer service and thank you for your patience.

Sanitary force main repairs will be commencing the week of August 5, 2019 and finishing by August 30, 2019.

During this time, temporary lane closures will be seen on Algonquin Blvd. between the McIntyre Arena and Highway 655 (reducing each direction to one lane ONLY). There will also be a temporary road closure on Father Costello Drive between Highway 101 and Hollinger Lane in order to complete the repair work. 

Please note that access to businesses will be restricted to certain lanes in order to access the entrances, and notification signs will be posted to advise drivers how to access any business affected by these closures. 

Please slow down in the construction zone and be aware of workers. 

The City of Timmins thanks you for your patience and understanding during this time. 

July 12, 2019 - UPDATE - Please be advised that construction activities on Riverside Drive are being extended to July 25, 2019.  

June 18, 2019 - The City of Timmins would like to advise the public that phase two of the Riverside Drive construction project is underway, and traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction from Shirley Street to Government Road from June 13 until July 12, 2019.

Due to the length of the project, not all work was able to be completed before the cold weather began. Work will include the completion of some water connections, as well as paving, curbs and gutters, and restoration to the roadway and any businesses that were affected.

Traffic control will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone.

Be advised that Timmins Transit stops will not be affected by the construction and entrances to businesses will remain open.

We thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this necessary work.

July 11, 2019 - UPDATE - Starting Monday, July 15, 2019, traffic on Highway 101 between 0.4km east of Goldale Street, easterly for 1.3km  will be shifted from the existing west found lanes to the east bound lanes to allow for reconstruction work of Highway 101 to continue. One lane in each direction will be maintained at all times. Please slow down in the construction zone and be aware of workers. 

June 5, 2019 - The City of Timmins would like to notify residents that starting Wednesday, June 5, 2019 work will be commencing on the 2019 Highway Reconstruction from 0.4 km east of Goldale St, and working easterly for 1.3 km. 

Work includes new asphalt paving, culvert replacement and new street lighting. Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane in each direction for the duration of work. Drivers are advised to slow down and be aware of workers in the construction zone. Expected completion date is September 2019. 

We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.