Timmins City Council has approved the construction contract for Phase I of the Melrose Heights subdivision expansion, marking a significant step towards increasing the city’s housing supply and supporting long-term economic growth. Council has awarded the contract to GIP-Interpaving in the amount of $36,296,444.00 + HST.

The project will create 172 fully serviced lots that will be ready for residential development over the next three years.

The subdivision expansion helps address the ongoing housing shortage while preparing the community for anticipated growth. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2026 and continue through the summer of 2029, with no planned seasonal shutdowns. The phased approach is expected to deliver approximately 60 serviced lots in 2027, another 60 lots in 2028, with the remaining serviced lots completed in 2029.

The contract includes approximately 2,100 metres of new municipal infrastructure including roadway and sidewalk construction, watermain installation, sanitary and storm sewer installation, residential servicing, street lighting, and naturalized areas.

Council has also approved the zoning by-law amendment to support the subdivision expansion, moving the subject lands to Residential Third Density (NA-R3), which will allow for immediate medium-density development.

Cost of construction is supported through pervious funding secured through Ontario’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which will provide up to $9.2 million toward eligible water, sanity sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure. Council also approved capital budget allocation of $7.5 million to begin the project. Additional funding requirements will be distributed between 2026 and 2029 through the capital budget process, and from available provincial and federal funding programs.

The Melrose Heights subdivision expansion is one of the City’s largest residential development projects in recent years and represents long-term investment in housing and infrastructure. By bringing new serviced lots to market, the project will help create opportunities for future residential construction while supporting Timmins’ growing economy.

Learn more about the Melrose Heights subdivision expansion at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works/melrose_heights_subdivision_development

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 Part-Time Registered Nurse

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Seasonal Highway Patrol Person

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To apply for this position, applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date of August 28, 2026.

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Temporary Full-Time Accounts Payable Clerk

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The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Watermain Test Shutdown within the following area:

• Riverside Dr. from Joseph St. to Royal St.
• Date and Time of Disruption: August 12, 2026 from 8:00am to 4:00pm

Homeowners and businesses within the notification area may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during the disruption. 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 finish the activity. Once the flushing is completed 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.

Environmental Services Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process.

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Full-Time Mechanic (Licensed)

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Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works advises residents that temporary road closures will be in place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to allow crews to complete school crossing pavement markings. The following road closures will be in effect:

• Jubilee Avenue will be closed from Rea Street North to Eyre Boulevard from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• MacLean Drive will be closed from Jade Avenue to Polaris Road from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Motorists are asked to obey all posted signage, exercise caution when travelling near the work zones, and use alternate routes where possible.

We thank you for your cooperation and patience while this work is being completed.

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PT Bus Drivers

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