The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant Secondary Bypass Report.
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: July 28, 2025
Start time: 5:21 AM
End date: July 28, 2025
End time: 11:43 AM
Volume by-passed: 3622.114m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
For more information please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant Raw Overflow Report
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: July 28, 2025
Start time: 5:44 AM
End date: July 28, 2025
End time: 6:44 AM
Volume by-passed: 948.255 m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help by conserving water by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing during rain storms and keeping our pipes clear – no wipes in the pipes!
To learn more about how the system works and what actions you can take please visit: https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station Overflow Report
Address: 57 Evans St.
Start date: July 28, 2025
Start time: 5:30AM
End date: July 28, 2025
End time: 8:11 AM
Volume by-passed: 498.29m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
For more information please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a watermain break within the following area:
Schumacher Area:
• Vipond Rd from Moneta Ave to Father Costello Dr.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• July 21, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and/or lower water pressure during this water while locating and repair. 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.
Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
Intersection upgrades at Airport Road and Westmount Boulevard will begin the week of July 21, 2025. The work was approved by City Council last April, with over $965K invested to improve road safety, drainage, and bring the intersection into compliance with accessibility standards.
Planned improvements include new traffic signals that meet AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) standards, upgraded pedestrian crosswalks featuring tactile plates for improved accessibility, and enhanced drainage systems along both the roadway and the adjacent activity trail to reduce water accumulation and improve overall usability.
The upgrades are expected to significantly reduce future infrastructure challenges while creating a safer environment for both pedestrians and motorists.
Work will begin with site preparation during the week of July 21. In the first phase of construction, traffic on Airport Rd. will not be impacted and access to local businesses will remain open. Westmount Blvd. from Airport Rd. to Emilie St. will be limited to local traffic only. A designated pedestrian pathway will be maintained and clearly fenced on both sides for those crossing Westmount Blvd. at Airport Rd.
As construction progresses, the City will provide updates on traffic control for each phase of the project. The City of Timmins appreciates the public’s patience as we work to improve community infrastructure and accessibility.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a bypass & overflow at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant.
Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: July 15, 2025
Start time: 9:43 PM
End date: July 15, 2025
End time: 11:05 PM
Volume by-passed: 879.91 m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
For more information please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Whitney-Tisdale Pump Station #2 Overflow
Address: 57 Evans Street
Start date: July 15, 2025
Start time: 9:45 PM
End date: July 15, 2025
End time: 9:58 AM
Volume by-passed: 76.62m3
Municipal wastewater consists of 99% water from stormwater and homes/businesses from washing, flushing etc. When a treatment plant or treatment process is overwhelmed, a bypass or overflow can occur. These events are often caused by heavy rainfall and/or snowmelt. During a by-pass or overflow, partially treated wastewater is diverted away from a treatment process to prevent backups, overflows or damage to the system.
Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.
For more information please visit www.timmins.ca
https://www.timmins.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=11976429&pageId=20229538
City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.
Cyndee Villeneuve
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance affecting the following area:
South Porcupine Area:
• HWY 101 E (The Connecting Link): from Crawford St. to Lawrence St.
Date and Time of Disruption:
• July 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Properties in the area may experience no water, low pressure and brown or rust-coloured water during the 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.
Environmental Services Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this scheduled work.
Sara Perron
The City of Timmins is moving forward with plans to relocate part of its water infrastructure and build capacity in the municipal water system. Council has awarded a $26,682,700 contract to Landmark Structures for the construction of the Tisdale Water Tower.
The new elevated water tower will replace aging infrastructure and support the community’s long-term water needs. The major infrastructure project will also allow the City to relocate critical components of the city’s water storage system away from expanding mining activity near the Discovery Silver tailings site and closer to South Porcupine. 4517 Goldmine Rd. has been identified as the ideal location for the new facility.
“The selected site offers numerous benefits including proximity to existing water services,” said Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “There will be minimal environmental and archaeological impact, and suitable elevation.”
After evaluating two design options, the City has chosen an elevated tower based on a combination of long-term cost-efficiency, reduced maintenance requirements, and improved operational reliability. The new water tower will stand approximately 58 metres tall and hold 10 million litres (ML) of potable water. Its height enables water to flow into the municipal distribution system using gravity, eliminating the need for mechanical pumping and reducing long-term operating and maintenance expenses.
“Council is investing in sustainable, long-term infrastructure solutions that ensure reliable water service and support quality of life,” said Mayor Michelle Boileau. “By building capacity in our water system now, we can effectively plan for future growth and increased demand on critical infrastructure.”
The current Tisdale Reservoir on Langmuir Road will be decommissioned once the new tower is fully operational. The project will be phased over three years, and the City is seeking federal funding through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to help offset some of the municipal cost.
For more details about the Tisdale Water Tower project, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works/timmins_tisdale_reservoir_project.
Amanda Dyer
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Emergency Watermain Break within the following area.
Area:
• Riverside Dr. Between Joseph St to the Travelodge.
Date & Time of Disruption:
• July 10, 2025, from 7:30am to 4pm
Both East Bound Lanes are closed to make the necessary repairs, down to one lane for both direction within the highlighted area.
Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and/or lower water pressure during this emergency 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.
Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.
Sara Perron
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