Location: Algonquin Blvd. (Hwy 101. E) at Hwy. 655 intersection (east side)

Pedestrian access across the east side of the Algonquin Blvd. E and Hwy. 655 intersection is no longer available.

Pedestrians are required to use the west side of the crosswalk to travel north/south through the intersection. Signs will be installed on the east side to direct pedestrians, and pedestrian signal heads have been bagged and will be removed.

For your safety, please follow posted signs and use the designated crosswalk on the west side of the intersection.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Update provide August 15, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.: The precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Porcupine and South Porcupine effective August 15, 2025 at 3:31pm. The City of Timmins has conducted the required water sampling and the results are deemed satisfactory by the City of Timmins and Northeastern Public Health.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public that loss of water pressure and/or no water pressure has occurred in the following areas:

All residents, businesses, and consumers in South Porcupine and Porcupine
Date of Advisory: August 12, 2025

Following the restoration of water, the City of Timmins is issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory. The City of Timmins is requiring you to take the following steps:

· Users of the water supply should bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute prior to consumption;
· Wash dishes with boiled water that has been cooled or use potable water from an alternative source; and
· All water taps must be posted, indicating that the water is not safe to drink.

The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the sample results confirm the water is fit for human consumption (minimum of 48 hours following the completion of the repair).

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 during business hours. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

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 emergency watermain break within the following area:

Timmins South:
• Commercial From Rea St S to Cameron St S

Date & Time of Disruption:
• August 14, 2025 – 8:00AM to 8:00PM

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. Once the work is completed, 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 Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this emergency work.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Secondary Bypass - Whitney-Tisdale Water Pollution Control Plant

Address: 815 Gervais Street
Start date: August 11, 2025
Start time: 6:00 PM
End date: August 11, 2025
End time: 7:15 PM
Volume by-passed: 38.44m3

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, taking long showers or running the dishwasher during rain storms. You can also help by keeping our pipes clear - no wipes in the pipes!

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.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Sanitary Sewer Overflow – Station 2

Address: 57 Evans Street
Start date: August 11, 2025
Start time: 4:00 PM
End date: August 11, 2025
End time: 5:10 PM
Volume by-passed: 260.99m³

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, taking long showers, or running the dishwasher during rain storms. You can also help by keeping our pipes clear - no wipes in the pipes!

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.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of Secondary Bypass at the Mattagami Water Pollution Control Plant.

Address: 551 Airport Road
Start date: August 11, 2025
Start time: 4:00 PM
End date: August 11, 2025
End time: 8:10 PM
Volume by-passed: 2,349.304

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: 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.

The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a traffic disruption for an emergency catch basin repair closing following road:

Timmins North:
•On Ross Ave. between Hart St. to Toke St.
•On Patricia Blvd. between Howard Ave to Brousseau Ave.

Date & Time of Disruption:
•August 13, 2025, from 8:00AM until 6:00PM

Environmental Services would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this necessary process. Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, wishes to advise the public of a watermain break affecting water quality in South Porcupine and Porcupine.

Properties in the area may be experiencing brown or rust-coloured water, low water pressure, or loss of water. 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.

Crews are currently on-site and we will provide updates as they become available.
Environmental Services 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 in the following areas:

South Porcupine & Porcupine:
• Starting on Crawford heading east to behind the Porcupine Mall Area into Pottsville Area. Some patches in South Porcupine will also be done *See maps for locations that can be affected.

Timmins South & Mountjoy:
• Algonquin Blvd. W leading into Riverside Dr. starting at Mountjoy St. headed west to Jaguar Dr. Some patches in Timmins South will also be done *See maps for locations that can be affected.

Date of Disruption:
• August 11, 2025 – September 19, 2025

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 and advises the public to direct any questions or concerns to Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The City of Timmins, Public Works Department wishes to advise the public of a road closure in the following area:

Timmins North:
• McChesney Rd – from Airport Rd to Auxilia Ave.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• August 8, 2025 – from 1:00pm to 8:00pm

The road closure is for the pulverization, material added and grading of the road before the road can be reopened to the public. The Public Works Department thanks you for your patience and cooperation in this matter and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The City of Timmins, Public Works Department wishes to advise the public of a road closure in the following area:

Mountjoy Area:
• Norman St. – from 950 Norman St to north of 1000 Norman St.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• August 8, 2025 – From 10:00am to 5:00pm

The road closure is for the pulverization, material added and grading of the road before the road can be reopened to the public. The Public Works Department thanks you for your patience and cooperation in this matter and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of the Moneta Booster station shut down for scheduled maintenance within the following area:

Area:
• Schumacher

Date and Time of Disruption:
• August 8th, 2025, from 8am-4pm

Properties in the area may experience brown or rust-coloured water and low pressure 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 Service Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this scheduled maintenance.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.