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Notice of Hearing - Committee of Adjustment (A-07/24)

Notice of Hearing Minor Variance Application File No. A-07/24

An application has been submitted for a minor variance(s) to Zoning By-law No. 22-90 at 40 Centennial Road to allow for construction of additional accessory structures on the property. The property is zoned as “General Industrial (M1) Zone”.

Purpose of the Application:

The application, made under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c P.13, as amended, seeks a minor variance to permit a maximum of twelve silos (accessory...

Construction Breakdown: August 19 to 23

Progress continues in Orangeville with ongoing roadwork, sidewalk work, and more. Here's your construction breakdown for the week of August 19 to 23:
 

• 🚧 Alder Street - Lane restrictions from C-Line to Rayburn Drive: Various concrete work on the North side of the road including sidewalk and curb repairs.
• 🚧 St. Andrew Drive and Meadow Drive: Asphalt milling and base course paving.
• 🚧 Rustic Crescent: Topsoil and sodding.
• 🚧 Victoria Street: Continued work on sewer replacement and service connections...

Water main work kicks off Rotary Park redevelopment project

Work is starting on the water main at Rotary Park.

This is the first step towards beginning the Rotary Park Redevelopment project.

How this impacts the public:

• Work begins Monday, Aug. 19
• The Second Ave./Fourth St. Intersection will be closed for the work beginning Aug. 23
• Access to Rotary Park and Idyllwilde Park will be maintained unless otherwise posted
• The playground at Rotary Park will be shut down and removed for the work
• A new playground will be installed in 2025 as part of the redevelopment...

New pedestrian cross over at Broadway and Wellington Street

Curious about what's happening at Broadway and Wellington Street? Here’s the details:

• A Pedestrian Cross Over (PXO) is being installed across Broadway.
• The PXO will feature painted lines, overhead signs, and side-mounted lights for pedestrian safety.
• The project is being completed by private sector contractors.
• No major traffic disruptions are expected. Any updates will be shared on our social media channels and website.
• Work is anticipated to take approximately three weeks, weather permitting.

For...

Taste of Orangeville: Road Closure Notice

  Heading to Taste of Orangeville this Saturday?

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy food from local restaurants and live music under the big white tent on Mill Street.

Road closures will be in place until 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 18.

•   Mill Street (Broadway to Armstrong Street/Little York Street)

•   Broadway Westbound left turn lane (Mill Street)

•   Broadway Eastbound right turn lane (Mill Street)

•   Laneway south of Orangeville Library (1 Mill Street)

•   Parking lot directly south of Moguls in Mocean (148 Broadway)

Remember to exercise Coyote Safety when enjoying outdoor spaces

Did you know Coyotes are a normal part of our area’s wildlife? Especially during the warmer months, they can be seen in our forested areas or at our local parks.

Coyotes are identifiable by:

• 🐺 Pointy, erect ears
• 🐺 Black-tipped tails
• 🐺 Similar appearance to a slender German Shepherd

Please note: Heightened coyote activity has been reported at Dragonfly Park.

If you are attending the trails there, please exercise caution in the area and keep your pets on a leash for their safety.

Here are some tips...

Scam Alert: Water Meter Upgrade Project

We have received reports of residents receiving calls from a water meter upgrade service that is claiming they will show up the same day to change the resident water meters.

Please note: Installations will only occur once you have booked an appointment through our private sector contractor, Neptune Technology Group.

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming they are coming to upgrade your water meter:

• Confirm their name, organization, and unique ID Number while they are on the phone.

•...

Orangeville Transit Updates

#DYK

Orangeville Transit now posts regular updates to our website about our buses and routes!

What’s on the Schedules and Maps page?

• Current bus routes and updates.
• Info on which buses are off the road.
• Details on substitute Non-Transit buses.

If a non-accessible substitute is on a route we will share:

• The bus type.
• The route it’s on.
• A number to call for our Accessible vehicle.
• How to access the service without a cell phone.

Got any questions? Drop us an email at [email protected] or check out our...

Construction Breakdown: August 13 to 16

Progress continues in Orangeville with ongoing roadwork, sidewalk work, and more. Here's your construction breakdown for the week of August 13 to 16:

• Alder Street - lane restrictions from C-Line to Rayburn Drive: Various concrete work including sidewalk and curb repairs.
• St. Andrew Drive and Meadow Drive: Continued work on road, curbs, and sidewalk.
• Rustic Crescent: Continued work on sidewalks.
• Dawson Road (Madison Avenue to Lawrence Avenue) - Sidewalk and curb repairs/replacements.
• Victoria...

WPCP Clarifier 3 rehabilitation project update

Starting this Saturday, a private sector contractor will begin construction at the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) as part of the Clarifier 3 rehabilitation project. The work is expected to continue until mid-September.

The "old" plant at the WPCP is temporarily shut down to complete this work, but there will be no impact on wastewater processing for the community. The upgrades will enhance the plant’s performance, efficiency, and capacity, giving operators greater flexibility in managing...