The City of Timmins Environmental Services & Public Utilities Department wishes to advise the public of an emergency water infrastructure repair affecting water quality for Lee Ave. between Birch St. S to Cedar St. S. This is scheduled to start Tuesday, June 20,2023 from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m.

All homes and businesses in the affected area could be without water for a few hours and/or experience coloured water and lower than normal water pressure.

For homeowners that are experiencing brown or rust-colored water, it is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with the discolored 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 water color 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 hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities. City crews will be working in the following areas:

• Mountjoy St. east to Hwy. 655 and north to Brousseau Ave. 
• Porcupine area east of the Porcupine Bridge
• Porcupine behind the mall

Time of Disruption: June 19, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. and on-going for the month of June.

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, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

From June 19 to June 23, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below.

Monday, June 19, 2023:
Schumacher: Les Hall St., Vipond Rd., Templeton Ave.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023:
Schumacher: Shaw Creek Rd., Ankerite Rd., Delnite Rd.

Wednesday, June 21,2023:
Eastern rural roads and bridges

Thursday, June 22, 2023:
Eastern rural roads and bridges

Note on the Plan:
Sweeping operations will take several weeks to complete. There is a lot of sand to pick up every year, so we ask residents to remain patient. Weather conditions and mechanical issues play a major role in how quickly Public Works can complete the sweeping operations. Heavy rain and subzero temperatures will halt operations.
Posted No Parking Signs Advising Spring Maintenance:

Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Spring Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Street Sweeping Crew to advance.

Priority Sequence for Street Sweeping Operations:

Day Operation:
Street Sweeping is never done in the area where Sanitation is taking place.
High density residential areas (older section of city: one-ways, narrow streets);
Low density residential areas

Night Operation:
Highway sections;
High density commercial sections;
Main Arterial Routes.

Safety:
A reminder to respect safety signage, as the safety of workers is very important.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Mayor Michelle Boileau and members of City Council have moved the location of the Public Town Hall to the arena facility at the McIntyre Community Centre. The space has larger capacity and will be able seat more attendees.

The Thursday, June 15 citizen’s forum is an opportunity for residents to share their experiences, suggestions and concerns around community safety. Representatives of the Timmins Police Service Board will also be in attendance.

The City has set some guidelines to make sure town hall remains a respectful and open environment:

• The town hall will be moderated. Members of the public will be asked to line up at one of the provided microphones to ask their question or make a comment.
• There will be zero tolerance for hate speech or any other disrespectful behaviours. Attendees in violation will be asked to leave.
• Bags and large personal effects like backpacks, duffel bags, or totes will not be permitted into the venue.

The goal of this public town hall is to create an opportunity for dialogue between City officials and community members. Questions and comments are not required in advance and attendees do not need to pre-register to speak.

WHAT: Public Town Hall

WHEN: Thursday, June 15, 2023

TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: McIntyre Community Centre - Arena

Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

From June12 to June 16, 2023, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing street sweeping in the areas listed below.

Monday, June 12, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins West: Bonaventure, Meadow, Pleasant, Castlewood, Majestic, Diamond, McBride

Porcupine: Rekela South, Ruth South, Henry South, Florence South, Young South.

Tuesday, June 13, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins West: Richard, Chenier, Maurice, Chantal, Christine, Philip, Marcel, Greeningdon, Chestnut.

Porcupine: Bristol, Sutherland, New, Corporation.

Wednesday, June 14, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins North: Lonergan, Denise, Michelano, Barriedale

Porcupine: Dixon, Coott, Mildred, Haileybury, Lovers Lane.

Thursday, June 15, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins West: Timcor, Camille, Gatineau, Laurentian, Power

Schumacher: Dwyer, Les Hall, Hollinger, Vipond.

Friday, June 16, Starting 7:30 am:

Timmins: Parking Lots

Porcupine: Bobs Lake, Jarvi, Lamarche, Conley, Gauthier, Gervais South, Falcon.

Note on the Plan:

Sweeping Operations will take several weeks to complete. There is a lot of sand to pick up every year, so we ask residents to remain patient. Weather conditions and mechanical issues play a major role in how quickly Public Works can complete the sweeping operations. Heavy rain and subzero temperatures will halt operations.

Posted No Parking Signs Advising Spring Maintenance:

Public Works would like to remind residents that yellow No Parking Signs will be posted to notify that Spring Maintenance will be taking place for daytime operations. Vehicles not complying with these No Parking signs will be ticketed and towed to allow for Street Sweeping Crew to advance.

Priority Sequence for Street Sweeping Operations:

Day Operation:

Street Sweeping is never done in the area where Sanitation is taken place.

High density residential areas (Older Section of City: one-ways, narrow streets);

Low density residential areas

Night Operation:

Highway sections;

High density commercial sections;

Main Arterial Routes.

Safety:

A reminder to respect safety signage as the safety of workers is very important.  

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Public Works

The City of Timmins Environmental Services department wishes to advise the Public of hydrant flushing/watermain cleaning activities in the following areas:

• Timmins East (from Norman St. to Jaguar Dr.)
• South Porcupine
• Porcupine behind the mall and heading East to Porcupine Bridge (on-going)

Time of Disruption: June 12, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. on going for the month of June.

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, contact Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, Mayor Michelle Boileau and members of City Council are hosting a citizen’s forum to discuss community safety. Representatives of the Timmins Police Service Board will also be in attendance.

Residents are invited to share their experiences, suggestions, and concerns around community safety in a respectful and open environment. The goal of this public town hall is to create an opportunity for dialogue between City officials and community members.

City Council has identified safety as a priority over the current electoral term. Public engagement is important to help inform plans moving forward, including delivering on the City's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP). The feedback received will be shared with CSWBP System Leadership Committee and relevant action tables.

This will be a moderated event. Registration is not required.

WHAT: Public Town Hall

WHEN: Thursday, June 15, 2023

TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  McIntyre Community Centre - Ballroom

Work continues on Segment 6 of the Connecting Link between Wilcox St. and the Mountjoy St. intersection. All installation of in-ground pipes and infrastructure is completed. Crews will start to backfill the road, install curbs, concrete work, and traffic signals before paving and line painting can begin.

The contractor has also started on minor excavation and sign staging on Segment 7 east of the Mountjoy intersection to Cedar St. Once the Mountjoy intersection is fully reopened to traffic, crews will reopen Algonquin between Preston and Mountjoy and the detour along Brunette Rd. to Second Ave. will go into effect. The City will provide date and time.

We have been asked about the closed section between Waterloo and Preston. This area is part of the construction zone and is closed for motorist safety. The contractor uses this section as an access point for trucks and material delivery. We are anticipating that this will be open mid to late June.

Work is also being completed on the middle lanes of Segment 2 from Shirley St. to Government Rd. Traffic is currently reduced to one lane in both directions. Asphalt has now been removed. Crews will be removing existing concrete medians and doing some minor excavation before applying a layer of granule, new pavement, and installing new curbs and sidewalk.

The City continues to monitor traffic flow through the construction zone to prioritize vehicles moving east and west.

Commercial motor vehicles are reminded that the detour along Shirley St. to Laforest Rd. is now in effect. We have asked Timmins Police Service to take a more proactive approach in enforcing trucks bypassing the detour down Jaguar, Government or Sandy Falls. These roadways are not designated truck routes and heavy traffic can impact road conditions.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and patience as we expedite Connecting Link construction and complete work this season.