September 2025 - Posts
Over the next 25 years, Timmins is anticipated to grow. Shifts in population, employment, and housing will change the landscape of our community. Imagine what Timmins will be like in the year 2051.
The City of Timmins is advancing into Phase Two of our Growth Management Study. Guided by feedback collected through our online survey, stakeholder meetings, and the first public open house, the City’s Planning Division, together with Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. and J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd., have prepared a draft Growth Management Study that is now ready for public review.
Public Engagement is a key part of this process. As we move into Phase Two, the City of Timmins invites residents to review the document and continue to share their thoughts and ideas about the future growth and development of Timmins. A second public open house will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 to present the document.
The Growth Management Study will provide a long-term vision and strategy for Timmins with consideration to local population, housing, and employment forecasts. It will outline where and how residential and employment growth should occur to best benefit the community, and will also provide the foundation for the City’s Official Plan Review.
Public Open House
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: McIntyre Community Centre (Auditorium), 85 McIntyre Rd., Timmins, ON P4N 8R8
The purpose of this session is to present key findings and direction of the draft Growth Management Study, answer questions from the public, and gather feedback to help refine the study and guide the next stage of planning.
For more information on the City’s Growth Management Study, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/building_and_planning/planning/timmins_growth_management_study
Amanda Dyer
Important clarification regarding the recent announcement about compliance issues at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant, made more than two years ago between 2018-2023.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant treats wastewater (i.e. sewage). It does NOT supply drinking water.
- The intake for the city’s drinking water is located upstream from the wastewater facility.
- Wastewater is not drinking water.
- At NO time was the city’s drinking water impacted by these concerns
- Over the last 4 years, the city’s average drinking water inspection rating was 95%.
The City took immediate corrective action, and all wastewater concerns associated with the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant were promptly resolved in 2023.
Both the drinking water system and the wastewater collection annual reports are made public for transparency: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/water_and_sewer/water_compliance_reports
Amanda Dyer
Accessibility improvements at the McIntyre Community Centre’s main entrance begin Monday, September 8, 2025. Construction is expected to continue until the end of October.
Work will require that the main entrance of the arena be closed. Access will be available through the arena’s side parking lot, and the accessible rear entrance with elevator access will be available. The McIntyre Coffee Shop entrance will also remain open and be unaffected.
During construction, the exterior stairs will be replaced and the main entrance ramp upgraded to meet the current Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements. This includes improvements to the ramp slope, width, handrails, and landing design.
The City of Timmins appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation while work is completed.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the Public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas.
Affected Areas:
South Porcupine & Porcupine Area starting on September 4, 2025 from Porcupine Bridge heading east to Falcon Rd. Please refer to map for flushing areas
Time of Disruption:
September 4, 2025 to October 3, 2025
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.
Becky Cashmore
The City of Timmins is extending the closure of the Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool until September 30, 2025 to allow additional time to complete scheduled maintenance.
Access to the facility must remain restricted in order to expedite work and ensure public safety. This delay was not anticipated, and the City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause to residents and facility users.
Residents who have registered for private swim lessons will be contacted directly by pool staff to reschedule. Registration for community swim lessons will still be held on September 16, 2025.
Amanda Dyer
Planned essential maintenance will be taking place at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant which requires the use of the raw sewage pumping station overflow line on September 3, 2025 for approximately six (6) hours (8AM to 2PM). This overflow is required to conduct essential maintenance to the primary clarifier distribution channel. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has been notified and samples will be collected.
Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: September 3, 2025
Start time: 9:34 am
End date: September 3, 2025
End time: 2:59 pm
Volume by-passed: 4,102.403
We’re reminding residents that only human waste and small amounts of toilet paper should be flushed. Baby wipes, feminine products, dental floss, cotton swabs, cleaning and disinfectant wipes, toilet bowl scrubbers and paper towels might be labeled "flushable," but they are not!
These products do not break down in the sewer system and can cause plugs in sewer pipes and pumps, resulting in sewer backups, overflows, costly cleanups and sewage equipment replacement. While it may seem convenient to dispose of various materials in this manner, it can have severe consequences for our sewage works. Please dispose of non-flushable items in the waste receptacle, ensuring they are properly bagged.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter. By working together to practice responsible waste disposal, we can help maintain the integrity of our sewage system.
Cyndee Villeneuve
Timmins City Council has directed administration to hire temporary overnight security to patrol a two-block radius around the emergency shelter on Spruce St. S.
Security will be in place for one month, with patrols scheduled nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The implementation date and cost are still being finalized.
The decision was made in response to safety concerns related to an encampment located in the laneway behind the shelter property. At the end of the one-month trial, Council has requested a report that includes data on service calls and security activities, as well as feedback from residents and property owners in the focus area.
Amanda Dyer
City Council has approved $100,000 in funding through the City’s portion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) to support the expansion of the Mountjoy Farmer’s Market.
Over the past two years, the Mountjoy Farmer’s Market has experienced tremendous growth, attracting more than 50 vendors to the popular Saturday market and prompting plans to expand the current pavilion.
The expansion project is estimated at $250,000. With $100,000 in support from the City, market organizers will actively pursue grant opportunities and building partnerships to secure the remaining funds.
The investment aligns with the goals of the MAT Tax to reinvest in tourism and community-driven projects that contribute to the local economy. The expansion is expected to make room for more vendors, support local entrepreneurs, and provide additional opportunities for cultural and community programming.
The Mountjoy Farmer’s Market currently operates on Saturday mornings, with the facility also available for rent throughout the week and across the season for a variety of events. For more information, visit: www.timmins.ca/our_services/recreation_services/indoor_facilities_and_rentals/facility_rentals.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins is planning road and infrastructure reconstruction for Fourth Ave. in Schumacher. City Council has approved the engineering design contract to EXP Services in the amount of $593,855.
The project has been identified as a priority to address drainage, retaining wall, and aging underground water and waste water infrastructure. The approved design phase will provide a comprehensive plan that includes: evaluating the retaining wall with replacement options, addressing stormwater management and drainage, replacing underground infrastructure, and completing full road reconstruction.
The project will be phased over the next three years and funded through approved capital budgets for 2025-2027. The final design will be brought back to Council for review and approval before a construction tender is issued.
Amanda Dyer
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