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

Area 1:

 City crews will be flushing fire hydrants in Timmins South Area starting at Mattagami Blvd. South & Algonquin Blvd. West heading East to Mountjoy St. South.

• Area 2:

City crews will be flushing fire hydrants in Timmins South Area starting at Moneta Ave. heading East into Schumacher and will be flushing all hydrants in Schumacher Area.

• Time of Disruption: May 13, 2024 until June 13, 2024

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.

Timmins, ON - City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the street sweeping schedule for the week of May 4, 2024.

Areas being affected and re-scheduled this week are:

Park Street, Acres, Father Costello, Grant, Les Hall, McIntyre, Battochio, Hollinger Lane, Dwyer, Vipond

We are disrupting street sweeping operations to supply additional resources to repair potholes as required to comply with the Minimum Maintenance Standards (“MMS”) Ontario Regulation 239/02.

We are asking residents to use caution while driving in the areas where pothole crews are performing repairs.

The areas that were scheduled for street sweeping and are cancelled this week will be re-scheduled for next week.

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that due to multiple breakdowns waste and recycling in the following areas will be ongoing or postponed to tomorrow morning.

Areas:
• Rural Areas West of Shirley St

Rescheduled Pick Up Date:
• 7:30AM on Thursday May 2, 2024

City staff apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department - Waste Management Division, wishes to advise the public of a delay and rescheduling of waste and recycling pick up in the east end of town. Due to the road closure on Highway 101 East, we will be postponing pick up for Friday Morning April 26, 2024, for the following areas:

Areas:
• Residents East of Frederick House Lake Rd
• Connaught

Rescheduled Pick Up Date:
• 7:30AM on Friday April 26, 2024

City staff apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance of the Standpipe (Water Tower) that may affect the color of water within the following areas:

Areas:
• Tower Rd. & Brunette Rd. Area

Date and Time of Disruption:
• April 25, 2024, from 8:00PM till April 30, 2024

The maintenance activities at the Hollinger Standpipe (Water Tower) will include the draining of the standpipe to allow for inspections and cleaning. During the draining of the standpipe water may accumulate in low lying areas within the Hollinger Park.

All homes and businesses in the affected area could experience coloured water and/or lower water pressure during this schedule water maintenance. 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 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 colour 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 water main break, which can cause temporary water service disruptions, in the following area:

Area:
• Bristol Rd. between 100 Bristol Rd. & Hwy. 101 East.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• April 22, 2024 – 8:00am – 6:00pm

Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to no water, low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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 colour 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 Department wishes to advise the public of a water main break, which can cause temporary water service disruptions, in the following area:

Area:
• On Bonaventure Dr. between Meadow Ln and Shirley St S

Date & Time of Disruption:
• April 18, 2024 – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to no water, low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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 colour 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.

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2 raw overflow

Address: 57 Evans Street

Start date: April 12, 2024

Start time: 8:40am

End date: April 13, 2024

End time: 0:14

Volume by-passed: 3952.41 m³

Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant Secondary Bypass Bypass

Address: 551 Airport Road

Start date: April 12, 2024

Start time: 9:37 am

End date: April 13, 2024

End time: 13:15

Volume by-passed: 17,521.5 m³

Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #1 Raw Overflow

Address: 220 Goldrush St.

Start date: April 12, 2024

Start time: 10:27am

End date: April 12, 2024

End time: 20:45

Volume by-passed: 2994.9 m³

Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant RSPS raw overflow

Address: 551 Airport Road

Start date: April 12, 2024

Start time: 12:42pm

End date: April 12, 2024

End time: 17:30

Volume by-passed: 3007.918 m³

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.

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.

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.

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.

The City of Timmins’ Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a water main break, which can cause temporary water service disruptions, in the following areas:

Areas:
• On Maple St. N between Jubilee Ave. E & Brousseau Ave.
• On Brousseau Ave. between Maple St. N & Birch St. N.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• March 25, 2024 – 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to no water, low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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 colour 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 Department wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for a scheduled catch basin closing following road:

Area:
• On Brunette Rd. from Second Ave. to Algonquin Blvd. East

Date & Time of Disruption:
• March 20, 2024, at 11:30PM to March 21, 2024, to 6:00AM

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.

The City of Timmins’ Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for a scheduled catch basin closing following road:

Area:
• On Cedar St. South from Second Ave. to Third Ave.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• March 20, 2024, from 7:30AM until March 25, 2024

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.

The City of Timmins' Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for a scheduled manhole repair closing following roads:

Areas:
• On Ross Ave. from Patricia Ave. to Toke St.
• On Patricia Ave. from Brousseau Ave. to Howard Ave.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• March 19, 2024 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process and advise the road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

The City of Timmins’ Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a water main break, which can cause temporary water service disruptions, in the following area:

Area:
• On Balsam St N, between Seventh Ave and Eighth Ave

Date & Time of Disruption:
• March 15, 2024 –10:00AM until 8:00PM

Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to no water, low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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 colour 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.