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.

Temporary Closure delayed due to further non-compliance found at the landfill – maintenance will be push till June 25, 2024.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that the Robb Twp. Landfill (Kamiskotia) will be temporarily closed for maintenance due to a substantial amount of unacceptable material being disposed of outside the designated cell. This includes items such as a shed, couches, appliances, mattresses, and other debris that require cleanup.

In order to address these issues and ensure regulatory compliance, we will be conducting necessary maintenance at the landfill. This will involve cleaning up the existing debris and constructing a new cell.

Closure Schedule:

Closure Begins: Friday, June 21, 2024

Updated- Anticipated Reopening: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 (afternoon)

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of water infrastructure maintenance activities in the following area:

Area
• Algonquin Blvd. E from Spruce St. to Brunette Rd.

Time of Disruption
• June 20, 2024, from 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss of water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured water during or following the 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 off your tap for 10-20 minutes in order to allow the crew to complete the maintenance. Once it 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, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

The City of Timmins is advising all property owners within the area of Urquhart Rd. of an upcoming road closure on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. 

Ontario Northland Railway is conducting railway maintenance from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m. During this time there will be no means of crossing. 

City of Timmins Public Works Department would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation while work is completed. 

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

Area:
• On Waterloo Rd. from Algonquin Blvd. W to Vimy Ave. and will be conducting flow testing in this area.

Time of Disruption:
• Friday, June 14, 2024, starting at 8:00am

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 the tap on your laundry tub) 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, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

The Terry Fox Trail will be closed between Dalton Rd. and the Bannerman Tennis Courts effective Friday, June 07, 2024. 

Repaving of the popular city trail is part of this year's Pavement Project and will begin with removal of the existing asphalt. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

City Council has approved the installation of a temporary stop sign on Sixth Ave. at Birch St. N. to assist with speed reduction and traffic flow. 

The City's Traffic Dept. will install the temporary sign on Friday, June 7, 2024 between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Once the sign is installed, motorists traveling on Sixth Ave. will be required to come to a complete stop before proceeding. The intersection will act as a 4-way stop. The first vehicle to enter has the right-of-way at a four-way stop. If two or more cars stop at the same time, right-of-way goes to the vehicle on the right.

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: Starting on Algonquin Blvd. East heading South from Mountjoy St. South to Vipond Rd.

South Porcupine: starting at Harold Ave. heading South from Legion Dr. to Huot St. including Connaught Hill.

Time of Disruption:
May 30, 2024, to June 29, 2024, between 7:30am–6:00pm

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured 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. Should you see discoloured water, 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 concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

City-wide pressure and hydrant flow testing is starting Wednesday, May 29, 2024. This is part of the City’s Infrastructure Needs Study.

On the dates listed below, homeowners and businesses in the included areas 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.

If you experience discoloured water, 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.

The testing period is scheduled between May 29 to June 4, 2024.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of hydrant flushing/flow testing activities around the following addresses:

Areas:

Mountjoy
• 2318 Riverside Dr.
• 62 St-Jean St.

Timmins North
• 670 Airport Rd.
• 159 Toke St.
• 503 Pine St. N.
• 940-1012 Maclean Dr.

Timmins South
• 303 Spruce St. South
• 107 Wilson Ave.

Schumacher
• 34 Dwyer Ave.
• 1645 Goldmine Rd.

South Porcupine
• 3 Strachan Ave.
• 213 Queen St.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• May 28, 2024, to June 5, 2024, between 7:30am-8:00pm

Homeowners and businesses may experience short-term loss in water pressure or experience brown or rust-coloured 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. Should you see discoloured water, 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 concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331.

Timmins, ON – City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the street sweeping schedule for the week of May 11, 2024.

Areas being affected and re-scheduled this week are: Schumacher-Father Costello Dr., Vipond.

We are disrupting street sweeping operations due to mechanical and equipment issues.

The areas that were scheduled for street sweeping and are cancelled this week will be re-scheduled for next week.

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a water main valve replacement, which will cause a temporary water service disruption, in the following area:

Area:
• On Belanger Ave. between Rea St. South & Preston St.

Date & Time of Disruption:
• May 15, 2024 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Homeowners and/or businesses within the area might experience water service disruptions which can include but not limited to no water, low pressure and/or discoloured water. It is recommended not to drink or wash laundry with discoloured water. 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.

Road closure within this area might last longer than the estimated date and time of disruption once the repair is made.

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 in the following areas.

• Area:

Flushing fire hydrants in the Lonergan Blvd. area

• Time of Disruption:

May 14, 2024, at 8:00am-8:00pm

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.

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

Area 1:

 City crews will be flushing fire hydrants in Timmins South Area starting at Mattagami Blvd. South & Algonquin Blvd. West heading East to Mountjoy St. South.

• Area 2:

City crews will be flushing fire hydrants in Timmins South Area starting at Moneta Ave. heading East into Schumacher and will be flushing all hydrants in Schumacher Area.

• Time of Disruption: May 13, 2024 until June 13, 2024

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, concerns or requests for additional information, they may contact the Service Timmins at 705-264-1331. After-hours emergencies should be directed to 705-264-1201.

Timmins, ON - City of Timmins Public Works is declaring changes to the street sweeping schedule for the week of May 4, 2024.

Areas being affected and re-scheduled this week are:

Park Street, Acres, Father Costello, Grant, Les Hall, McIntyre, Battochio, Hollinger Lane, Dwyer, Vipond

We are disrupting street sweeping operations to supply additional resources to repair potholes as required to comply with the Minimum Maintenance Standards (“MMS”) Ontario Regulation 239/02.

We are asking residents to use caution while driving in the areas where pothole crews are performing repairs.

The areas that were scheduled for street sweeping and are cancelled this week will be re-scheduled for next week.

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that due to multiple breakdowns waste and recycling in the following areas will be ongoing or postponed to tomorrow morning.

Areas:
• Rural Areas West of Shirley St

Rescheduled Pick Up Date:
• 7:30AM on Thursday May 2, 2024

City staff apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department - Waste Management Division, wishes to advise the public of a delay and rescheduling of waste and recycling pick up in the east end of town. Due to the road closure on Highway 101 East, we will be postponing pick up for Friday Morning April 26, 2024, for the following areas:

Areas:
• Residents East of Frederick House Lake Rd
• Connaught

Rescheduled Pick Up Date:
• 7:30AM on Friday April 26, 2024

City staff apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a scheduled water infrastructure maintenance of the Standpipe (Water Tower) that may affect the color of water within the following areas:

Areas:
• Tower Rd. & Brunette Rd. Area

Date and Time of Disruption:
• April 25, 2024, from 8:00PM till April 30, 2024

The maintenance activities at the Hollinger Standpipe (Water Tower) will include the draining of the standpipe to allow for inspections and cleaning. During the draining of the standpipe water may accumulate in low lying areas within the Hollinger Park.

All homes and businesses in the affected area could experience coloured water and/or lower water pressure during this 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.

City staff would like to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during this work.