The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of a water main valve replacement, which will cause a temporary water service disruption, in the following area:

Area:
• The Gold Centre Area in Schumacher affecting:
• Croatia Ave. from Ponderossa St. to Delost St., Claimpost Trail, Brundy Ave., Ennis St., Miners Ave., Delost Ave., Prospector’s St.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• November 20, 2024 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 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.

Please be advised that the City Hall parking lot on Cedar St. N. will be closed for parking and to motor vehicles from October 25 - November 8, 2024. Both the front hall and accessible entrance to City Hall (elevator access) will remain open.

Cedar St. N. will be closed north of the laneway behind City Hall. Work is being done to connect the City's sanitary sewer system to new underground infrastructure as part of Connecting Link construction. A temporary pedestrian crossing will be installed across Algonquin Blvd. E. at Cedar St. to accommodate parking in the municipal lots south of Algonquin.

The wests sidewalk along Cedar St. N. will also remain accessible, with the construction zone clearly marked with signage and fencing.

We appreciate your continued cooperation.

Timmins Transit will be running a reduced conventional bus schedule on Thursday, October 17, 2024. 

Currently, there will be no Route 38 bus on the half hour and no microtransit service for Porcupine and South Porcupine. Timmins Transit will provide updates if necessary throughout the day. 

Transit users can track their bus by using the Transit app, available for download on iOS and Android: www.timmins.ca/transit

Please be advised that Timmins Transit will be running an extended Sunday service schedule for conventional bus service on Saturday, October 12, 2024. 

Follow Sunday route schedules with the last bus departing the Timmins Terminal on Spruce St. at 10:30 p.m.: www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit/maps_schedules

Please be advised that on Friday, October 4, 2024 between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., Timmins Transit On-Demand service in Porcupine and South Porcupine will be unavailable.

All conventional bus routes, including Route 16, will be running.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Timmins Transit will be running an extended Sunday bus service schedule on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Bus service will run until 10:30 p.m. with the final bus departure from the Timmins Transit Terminal on Spruce St. S.

View maps and schedules here: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/timmins_transit/maps_schedules

Track your bus here: https://tracker.timminstransit.ca/

Please be advised that access along the Mattagami River, beginning downstream from the Mattagami Boat Launch, will be limited overnight as the City of Timmins and spill response clean up contractor remove a fuel spill from the river surface.

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

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for an emergency catch basin repair closing following road:

Area:
• Ross Ave. from Hart St. to Toke St.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• September 10, 2024, from 7:30AM until September 13, 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 hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas:

Areas:
• Timmins North Area starting at Algonquin Blvd. West from MacLean Dr. to Theriault Blvd. including Fogg Hill & Melrose area.

Time of Disruption:
• September 10, 2024, until October 10, 2024.

Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to short-term low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. 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. 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.

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

The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool is closed effective immediately due to a mechanical issue. The City is working to resolve the concern as quickly as possible. All scheduled programming and swims for September 9, 2024 are canceled. 

An update will be provided as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Construction at the intersection of Theriault Blvd. and Jubilee Ave. continues as contractors connect existing watermain infrastructure to the new Golden Manor build, conduct pressure testing, and complete road reconstruction.

Theriault Blvd. will reopen on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, but will remain reduced to one lane in each direction. The merge ramp southbound off Airport Rd. onto Theriault Blvd. will remain closed. Heavy commercial traffic is not permitted to turn right off Airport Rd. onto Theriault Blvd. The turning radius will not be sufficient.

Local school boards have been advised ahead of busy back to school season. Motorists should be prepared for more vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing & flow testing, which can cause temporary water service disruptions, in the following area:

Area:
• Goldcentre Area in Schumacher

Date & Time of Disruption:
• August 27, 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.

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 an emergency catch basin repair closing following road:

Area:
• Sixth Ave. from Mountjoy St. North to Elm St. North

Date & Time of Disruption:
• August 19, 2024 at 6:00AM until August 22, 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 & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of a parking lot closure:

Public Parking Lot:

•  Cedar St. South parking lot located on the East side of Cedar St. South between Algonquin Blvd. East and Third Ave.

Date & Time of Disruption:

•  Monday August 19, 2024 – Parking Lot Closure - Disruption from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

The parking lot closure will allow City crews to conduct an emergency storm sewer repair at this location.
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:
• Mountjoy Area – Starting Pavillion Drive heading West to Jaguar Drive

Time of Disruption:
• August 13, 2024, until September 30, 2024

Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to short-term low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. 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. 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.

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

The Mountjoy pickleball court will be closed for renovations starting Tuesday, August 6, 2024 until approximately Monday, August 12, 2024. The court is being resurfaced.

We appreciate your patience while work is being completed.

Work to grade and repave the Mattagami Bridge pedestrian underpass starts on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The path will be closed for approximately 2 weeks while work is completed. 

Rehabilitation of the Mattagami Bridge as part of this year's Connecting Link construction includes work to improve the pedestrian underpass and extend the paved path to the Mountjoy Farmer's Market pavilion.

We appreciate your cooperation while work is completed.