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

Areas:
• Timmins North of Algonquin Blvd E – Starting flushing from Mountjoy St. N & Maclean Dr. to Hwy 655, including Michelano Dr. subdivision.

Time of Disruption:
• July 9, 2024 until August 30, 2024

Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to short-term low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. 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. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured, 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 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 concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

Installation of the dedicated snowmobile and pedestrian crossing on Algonquin Blvd. E. will begin Monday, July 8, 2024. Contractors will be in town to stage traffic controls and begin installing the electrical infrastructure like conduits and pole bases.

The crossing is being added following the removal of the Algonquin overpass. Snowmobile riders will be able to traverse Algonquin using a signalized crossing from Hollinger Park to the Hydro One easement to the north. The crossing will operate with a standard red, yellow, and green traffic light cycle that starts on-demand when prompted by a pedestrian or snowmobile rider. The crossing for pedestrians and snowmobiles are separated for safety, flanking either side of the east entrance to KFC. Each crossing will be clearly marked, with separate crossing signals.

During construction, Algonquin Blvd. E. will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the point of construction. 

Work on the Mattagami Boat Launch piers and retaining wall will begin shortly. The contractor has begun to place fencing around the work area.

Work includes removal and replacement of the timber docking floor, curbs, wall framing and facing on the east and west piers; removal and replacement of the concrete walls and foundations on the east pier; removal and replacement of the existing damaged guard rails; and, repairing all cracks in the concrete launch pad.

The launch pad is still accessible for users at this time. We will provide an update with date of closure for the launch pad once work has moved forward.

We appreciate your cooperation while work is completed.

Planned essential maintenance will be taking place at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant which requires the use of the preliminary treatment bypass line on July 3, 2024, to remove a buildup of solids (rags). The preliminary bypass line will divert the influent from the screen and grit removal systems to the primary clarifiers. We do not anticipate any impact to the final effluent. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has been notified and samples will be collected.

Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant – Use Preliminary Bypass Line

Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: July 3, 2024
Start time: 8:05 am
End date: July 3, 2024
End time: 5:30 pm
Volume by-passed: 8897.10 m3

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.

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

Areas
• Timmins South Area starting at Pine St South & Algonquin Blvd West heading East to Vipond Rd.
• South Porcupine starting on Legion Dr and heading towards Porcupine.

Time of Disruption
• July 3, 2024, until August 30, 2024

Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to short-term low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. 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. While it is not harmful to your health, it can stain laundry. Should the water be discoloured after completion it is advised to turn on the COLD water 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 concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a secondary treatment bypass at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant.

Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: June 29, 2024
Start time: 4:20pm
End date: June 29, 2024
End time: 5:35pm
Volume by-passed: 494.603 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.

For more information please visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/water_and_sewer/sewage_treatment/wastewater_treatment_plant_bypasses

Residents can help mitigate flows by delaying or limiting unnecessary usage such as laundry, shower length, dishwashing etc. during rain storms.

City staff would like to thank residents for their assistance in reducing water usage during this time.

File No. Z-2024-03
5627-050-051-163000010

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.

Applicant: 1600846 Ontario Inc. (Agent: Barry H. Martin)

Location: Concession 1, South Part of Lot 12 and Registered Plan 6R-2241, Parts 1 and 2, Parcels 7222WT and 11659WT, Tisdale Township, City of Timmins (850 Tony Avenue)

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Mobile Home Park (RD-MHP) to General Commercial (EA-CG) SP6.190 to permit all uses in the General Commercial (EA-CG) zone with the following Special Provisions:

1. Reduce the landscaping buffer requirement along the south property line from 3.0 metres to 0.5 metres.
2. Reduce the minimum setback requirement for the commercial building abutting a residential zone from 7.5 metres to 3.5 metres.

The applicant is proposing to covert the existing residential dwelling into a commercial building on the subject lands.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3.

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email.

Dated at the City of Timmins this 27th day of June, 2024.

The following municipal services will be closed or unavailable on Monday, July 1 in observance of Canada Day:

• Service Timmins will be closed on Monday, July 1
• Provincial Offences will be closed on Monday, July1
• Residential waste and recycling collection that falls on Monday, July 1, 2024, will be collected on Tuesday, July 2. Deloro Landfill will be closed on Canada Day (Monday, July 1, 2024)
• There will be no Timmins Transit services on Monday, July 1
• The Timmins Museum: NEC will be closed on Monday, July 1
• Both branches of the Timmins Public Library will be closed on Monday, July 1
• The Archie Dillon Sportsplex Pool will be closed Monday, July 1

For more information about municipal services visit www.timmins.ca or call Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.