The Public Works Department is lifting the reduced load restrictions for commercial motor vehicles and trailers effective Monday, May 30. By-law 2006-6275 (https://timmins.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/258?preview=7545) is imperative to protect sensitive road infrastructure on certain highways and streets within the City of Timmins during a specified period of time. Learn more about the how the City is working to maintain our roads online at https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/roads_and_infrastructure.
Through a collaborative partnership with the City of Timmins and Timmins and District Hospital (TADH), we are pleased to announce the appointment of Lia Fontana to the position of Administrator of the Golden Manor. Current Administrator Carol Halt announced her upcoming retirement late last year, with her final day slated for June 30, 2022. Lia will assume her new responsibilities effective June 13th, 2022 as part of an employee agreement between TADH and the City of Timmins.
With over 30 years’ experience in the health care sector, Lia brings a wealth of knowledge in frontline health care, health care planning and development, rehabilitation and care of the elderly. Lia has held progressive leadership roles at the Timmins and District Hospital, including the Rehab/Stroke/Complex Continuing Care Coordinator, Interim Long Term Care Coordinator, Integrated Medical Manager and most recently the Director of Clinical Services where she oversaw Integrated Medical and the TADH offsite facility. A consistent leader, Lia has been instrumental in numerous change management and community integration projects, including the implementation of the Timmins Hospice Centre and offsite facility at TADH.
“If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that we are stronger together,” states Kate Fyfe, President and CEO of Timmins and District Hospital. “Strong, collaborative partnerships, like the one with the City of Timmins, ensure that our community and district is well supported and cared for. Our community is fortunate to have exceptional leaders, like Lia, in it and we’re proud to support the Golden Manor, its residents and their families.”
“We are fortunate to have someone so experienced be able to step right into the role,” says Chief Administrative Officer Dave Landers. “Our partnership with the Timmins and District Hospital allows our two organizations to work that much more closely together, and is nothing but beneficial to those currently in or entering long-term care. This is also an example of two employers working collaboratively to address current staffing shortages in our area.”
“I’m very pleased that Lia will be replacing me as the Administrator at the Golden Manor,” says Carol Halt, Administrator of the Golden Manor. “I’ve had the privilege of working with Lia in the past, and I’m confident that her experience and leadership style will be a positive addition to the wonderful Golden Manor team! I wish Lia all the best as she transitions into her new role.”
It’s World Bee Day and Bee City Timmins is reminding residents that our pollinators need protection. Bees and other pollinators like butterflies, moths, beetles, and wasps provide a fundamental role in protecting the earth’s ecosystems. Without them, a large percentage of our natural food source would disappear. That’s why Bee City Timmins works year-round to promote the importance of our pollinators. Timmins’ status as a Bee City requires three commitments: Educate the public on pollinators; help create pollinator-friendly habitats; and, celebrate pollinators at events like Pollinator Week in June. This year, Bee City Timmins will kick-off Pollinator Week on Sunday, June 19th at Gilles Lake. Residents can learn more about how Bee City Timmins is working to protect our pollinators. Event details are online at Timmins.ca. “We’re inviting the community to come see why being a Bee City is important,” says Environmental Coordinator Christina Beaton. “Residents can make seed balls and pick up a seed bookmark to help create their own pollinator-friendly garden. A number of our community partners will also be on-hand to share how they’re working to help with promote, celebrate and create pollinator-friendly habitats across our community.” Bee City Timmins is also working with Timmins Horticultural Society to update the garden space at the top of Lakeshore Rd. off Gilles Lake. Bee City Timmins will be transforming more municipal plots into pollinator-friendly habitats that will improve and promote sustainability across our community. “Pollinator-friendly plants are hearty and beautiful for anyone’s garden,” adds Beaton. “It’s a great way to give our pollinators a fighting chance. The bees will love it!”
File No. Z-2022-09 5627 050 057 01600
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, 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: Calanit Inc. (Agent: Rivard Engineering, Kevin Russell) Location: Concessions 1 and 2, Part of Lot 10, Registered Plan 6R1660, Parts 3 to 6, Parcel 13991WT, Tisdale Township, City of Timmins (northeast corner of Vipond Road and Gold Mine Road) THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands currently zoned Rural (RD-RU) to Light Industrial (Class 1) (EA-I1). This will allow for a proposed tractor trailer fleet parking lot and a future maintenance shop for the applicant’s tractor trailer fleet. 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 at [email protected] Dated at the City of Timmins this 17th day of May, 2022.
The City of Timmins Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division has been working fast to address on-going delays in waste and recycling collection. Trouble started the end of April when mechanical issues began to plague waste collection trucks. With three garbage trucks beyond end of life, keeping these vehicles on the road has become a challenge. The issue lies in the delay of two collection trucks purchased by the City in 2020 that are currently on back order. The primary reason given for the delay is supply chain issues resulting from the pandemic, but that reason does little to mitigate current concerns. “We are looking at rental options for collection trucks and relying heavily on contractors to complete waste and recycling schedules,” says Scott Tam Manager of Environmental Services. “It really has been a perfect storm with limited heavy-duty mechanics available to work on our trucks while we wait for our two new vehicles to arrive. As of right now, we do not have a date of delivery.” The City has been quick to post a notice of disruption online when delays or postponement are unavoidable, but Service Timmins has seen an increase in resident calls. “Our staff have been addressing concerns about garbage pick-up, primarily with how late collection is occurring,” says Jennifer Chilton Manager of Service Timmins. “It’s spring and we have seen an increase in bear activity. People want to secure their bins. We are in constant contact with Waste Management to stay up-to-date on collection times and areas experiencing delays.” The City is currently subsidizing operations with contracted support and there will continue to be minor delays while new contractors are added to rotation. As per City By-Law 2017-7977, if garbage and recycling has not been collected by 8:00 p.m. on collection day, the schedule will be postponed until the next day and bins should be removed from the roadway to a secure location.
The City will post notice of delays or postponement with affected areas online under our News and Alerts section on Timmins.ca. Residents can sign up to receive notice of disruptions via email or download the Timmins Recyclepedia app from the Google Play or App store for collection reminders.
Please be advised that Lonergan Blvd. will be closed between Airport Rd. and Suzanne St. starting Tuesday, May 31 for approximately three (3) days. The closure will be conducted by Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. while work continues on the rehabilitation of the Airport Rd. watermain. For more information on the project, visit https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works/2022_capital_works/watermain_lining.
The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division, wishes to inform the public that waste and recycling cart pickup in the area South Porcupine and Porcupine will be delayed or postponed. Collections are ongoing and will continue into the evening.
If your carts are not collected please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM Friday, May 13, 2022.
The following areas from Crawford to the Porcupine River Bridge will be picked up tomorrow Friday, May 13, 2022.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Environmental Services Department, Waste Management Division
Work continues on Airport Rd. between Lamminen Ave. and Lonergan Blvd. to complete work on watermain infrastructure. Temporary lane closures and traffic restrictions start Monday, May 16 as excavation begins.
Motorists should be prepared to slow down, stop, and merge to one lane. Eastbound traffic traveling along Airport Rd. will have left turn disruption onto River Park Rd. and Lamminen Ave. as work progresses.
Be alert and reduce speed while proceeding through the construction zone.
If you have any questions, reach out to Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 or online at service.timmins.ca.
The City of Timmins’ sewer lining and rehabilitation project starts Tuesday, May 10 until September 30, 2022. Crews will be out working on various sewer main systems around the city with camera trucks and vacuum trucks onsite. Sewer lining is a trenchless process of inserting new pipe tubing inside the existing sewer lines and curing it in place. The new seal lining can extend the life of sewer lines for decades and is a cost-effective way to preserve our infrastructure. The work required to complete the project requires less digging, yard excavation, or sidewalk replacement. You may hear gurgling sounds coming from your toilet or sinks and may notice an unfamiliar odor, similar to fiberglass, coming from the service connection that runs between your house and sewer main. In most cases this comes from a dried out drain trap and can be avoided by pouring water into the basement floor drains or any other location (laundry or tub) that may not be in regular use. Please note that the odor is not harmful and will dissipate quickly once work is complete. The following areas will be affected: • South Porcupine (William Ave., Cecil Ave., Powell Ave., Broadway Ave., Front St., Shamrock Easement, Warner St., Evans St., Allan St., Tisdale St., Dunn Ave., Smith Ave.) • Timmins South (Elm St. S, Maple St. S, Birch St. S, Balsam St. S, Pine St. S, Spruce St. S, Kirby Ave., Dale Ave., Ogden Ave.) • Timmins North (Balsam St. N) Traffic controls will be in place and drivers are asked to slow down when proceeding through the work zone. If you have any questions, reach out to Service Timmins at 705-264-1331 or online at service.timmins.ca. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.
If your carts are not collected please have them curbside no later than 7:30 AM Friday April 29, 2022.
The following areas north of HWY 101 & Harold & King Street will be picked up tomorrow.
A Special Council Meeting has been called for May 20, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss the following items:
Special Meeting:
Connecting Link Construction: Traffic Management Plans
In-Camera Meeting to follow:
The security of the property of the Municipality or Local Board.
For more information, contact the Clerks Department: 220 Algonquin Blvd. East Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3 [email protected]
Mayor George Pirie will take an unpaid leave of absence from his role as Timmins’ Mayor beginning May 4, 2022 ahead of the June 2 provincial election. Deputy Mayor Michelle Boileau will fill in as acting Mayor until May 31, 2022. Councillor Kristin Murray will step in as Deputy Mayor starting June 1, 2022. Members of Council, the Clerk’s Office, and the office of the Chief Administration Officer (CAO) will continue to address the needs of residents during this nine-week period. Following results of the June 2 provincial election, the position of Mayor will either resume or council will have 60 days to fill the resulting vacancy on council. The next municipal election is scheduled for October 24, 2022.
Timmins, ON – While I was disheartened to learn of our MPP Gilles Bisson’s recent by-pass surgery, I am happy that he is doing well and surrounded by family and loved ones. On behalf of Mayor, Council and the City of Timmins, I wish him a speedy recovery.
This Friday, December 3, Mushkegowuk Chiefs will sit down with Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources, and Forestry and Minister of Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford and Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks David Piccini in an historic meeting to discuss the future of development and sustainability in the James Bay and Hudson Bay coastal regions. The meeting is being facilitated by Mayor George Pirie as an extension of the City’s commitments outlined in the Mushkegowuk Timmins Relationship Agreement. Mushkegowuk Chiefs from Missanabie Cree, Chapleau Cree, Taykwa Tagamou, Moose Cree, Kasechewan, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat First Nations will join Mushkegowuk Executive Director Ernest Beck, Deputy Grand Chief Rebeca Friday, Mushkegowuk Marine Region Manager Lawrence Martin, and Mushkegowuk Director of Lands and Resources Vern Cheechoo, for the purpose of establishing a treaty round table and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ontario government and Mushkegowuk in regards to responsible resource development. The City of Timmins agreement with Mushkegowuk outlines the need to foster positive economic outcomes from resource development activities that benefit both Timmins and Mushkegowuk communities. It is in this spirit that Mayor Pirie will lead a discussion that will include an update on conservation projects, including the National Marine Conservation Area Feasibility Study. “I am thrilled to be hosting this meeting,” says Mayor Pirie. “It affords an opportunity for collaborative discussion and problem-solving. We know that there is a rich and diverse landscape of natural resources in the coastal region and we have a shared responsibility to not only protect the environment, but assist the Mushkegowuk Council in fostering a relationship with the Ontario Government that is mutually beneficial. It is an honour to bring this distinguished panel of guests together and lead what I hope is a robust conversation.” Following the meeting on December 3, the City of Timmins will provide an update on the discussion and meeting outcomes.
Please be advised that Council will be holding a closed meeting on Tuesday October 12 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss an item that is subject to Solicitor client Privilege regarding the pump station # 4 project.
Nighttime Street Sweeping 9:30PM to 7:30PM
From May 29 to June 2, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing nighttime street sweeping
Sunday May 29 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Bruce Y, Harold (Beer Store to Northern College)
Monday May 30 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: HWY 101 East (Harold to Bristol)
Tuesday May 31 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: King
Wednesday June 1 starting 9:30 PM:
Daytime Street Sweeping 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
From May 30 to June 3, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing daytime street sweeping
Monday May 30 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Spruce N (Ross to Brousseau), Cedar (Jubilee to Hendry), Balsam (Jubilee to Brousseau), Birch (Jubilee to Brousseau), Maple (Jubilee to Brousseau)
Porcupine: Ferguson, Crawford, Rekela North
Tuesday May 31 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Conrad, Lavigne, Blahey Crt, Simon Crt
Porcupine: Ottolen, Young N, Ruth N, Remembrance, Henry N, Division
Wednesday June 1 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Brousseau (Murray to Maclean), Hamelin, Eyre
Porcupine: Florence N, Rekela S, Ruth S, Henry S
Thursday June 2 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Bartleman, Hamelin, Churchill, Richelieu
Friday June 3 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins South: Wilcox (Wilson to Southern), Preston (Wilson to Southern), Cameron (Bannerman to Columbus)
Porcupine: Sutherland, New, Corporation, Florence South, Bristol
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 crews 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 Department
Night time Street Sweeping 9:30 PM to 7:30 PM
From May 24 to May 26, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing night time street sweeping
Monday May 23 starting 9:30 PM:
Timmins West: Shirley, Lafleur bridge
Tuesday May 24 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Schumacher HWY: HWY 655 to McIntyre road
Wednesday May 25 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Schumacher HWY: McIntyre road to Carium road
From May 24 to May 27, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing daytime street sweeping
Tuesday May 24 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Murray, Hemlock, Roche, Tamarack, Hendry
South Porcupine: Moore
Wednesday May 25 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Pine north of Ross, Cedar north of Ross, Balsam north of Ross, Birch north of Ross, Maple north of Ross
South Porcupine: Crawford, Evans
Thursday May 26 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Conrad, Lavigne, Blahey Ct, Simone Ct
Schumacher: Delnite
Friday May 27 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins South: Lee, Moneta, Cedar south Moneta, Balsam south of Moneta, Birch south of Moneta
South Porcupine: Eric, Viola, Lawrence
From May 15 to May 19, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing nighttime street sweeping.
Sunday May 15 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Clifford to Shirley)
Monday May 16 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Shirley to Government)
Tuesday May 17 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Schumacher HWY (655 to Flags)
Wednesday May 18 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: King (Gervais to Porcupine Bridge)
From May 16 to May 20, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing daytime street sweeping
Monday May 16 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins South: Balsam (First to Ogden), Cedar (First to Ogden) Kimberly (Spruce to Mountjoy)
South Porcupine: Golden, Legion
Tuesday May 17 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Lincoln, Carlin, Polaris, Quartz
South Porcupine: Bruce, Strachan
Wednesday May 18 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: George, Jade (Maclean to Waterloo), Jade (Rea to Melrose), Belleview, Oneil, Hillside
South Porcupine: Lyall, Summers, Smith, Galbraith, McDougall, Goldrush
Thursday May 19 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Ann (Cameron to dead end), Cameron (Theriault to dead end), Pearl, McLeod, Powerline
Schumacher: Ankerite, Delnite, Blue Jay Lane, Cook Rd, Shaw Creek
Friday May 20 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Waterloo (Vimy to Jubilee), Rea (Metro rear entrance to Jubilee)
South Porcupine: Tisdale, Allen, Leighton, Dunn, Evans
From May 8 to May 12, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing nighttime street sweeping
Sunday May 8 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Algonquin (Spruce to 655)
Monday May 9 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Mattagami to Joseph)
Tuesday May 10 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Joseph to Shirley)
Wednesday May 11 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Riverside (Shirley to Canadian Tire)
From May 9 to May 13, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing daytime street sweeping
Monday May 9 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins South: Elm (Second to dead end), Maple (Second to dead end), Birch (Second to Moneta)
Schumacher: Templeton, Vipond, Les Hall, Hollinger, Dwyer (Hollinger to Vipond)
Tuesday May 10 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Cedar (Fifth to Ross), Balsam (Fifth to Ross)
Schumacher: Dwyer (Vipond to Boundary), Boundary, Lions Crest (Flags to Grant)
Wednesday May 11 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Birch (Fifth to dead end), Maple (Fifth to Ninth), Elm (Fifth to Ninth)
South Porcupine: Shamrock, Bloor, Lakeview
Thursday May 12 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Fifth (Cedar to Mountjoy) Seventh (Pine to Mountjoy)
Schumacher: Father Costello, Lions Crest (Grant to McIntyre)
Friday May 13 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Eighth (Toke to Maclean), Ninth (Pine to Maclean)
Schumacher: Moore, Legion
From May 1 to May 5, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing nighttime street sweeping
Sunday May 1 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Algonquin (Spruce to Mountjoy)
Monday May 2 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Algonquin (Mountjoy to Theriault)
Tuesday May 3 starting 9:30 PM:
Connecting Link: Algonquin (Theriault to Mattagami)
Wednesday May 4 starting 9:30 PM:
From May 2 to May 6, the Public Works Department wishes to inform the public that crews will be doing daytime street sweeping
Monday May 2 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Toke (Ross to Murray), Patricia (Ross to Murray), Hart (Ross to Murray), Diane
South Porcupine: William, Cecil
Tuesday May 3 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: John, Rochester, Lakeshore, Kay
South Porcupine: Powell, O’Brien, Broadway
Wednesday May 4 starting 7:30 AM
Timmins North: Cherry – (Murdock to Empire), Cherry (Eighth to Dead end), Cherry (Seventh to Eighth), Drew, Empire, Murdock
South Porcupine: Essa, Dome
Thursday May 5 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Hemlock (Fifth to Ross), Tamarack (Fifth to Ross)
Schumacher: Fourth (Vipond to Boundary), Aura Lake (Templeton to Lion’s Crest), Grant (Fourth to Croatia)
Friday May 6 starting 7:30 AM:
Timmins North: Spruce (Sixth to Ross), Seventh (Toke to Pine), Ninth (Tamarack to Pine)
Schumacher: Croatia (Boundary to Battachio), Battachio (Fourth to Father Costello), Grant (Croatia to Lion’s Crest)
Detour plans are now in place for the next phase of Connecting Link construction. This year, motorists will have two options to divert safely around the work area. Segment 6 of construction will see improvements along Algonquin Blvd. West from Theriault Blvd. to Mountjoy St. This is the second downtown segment and once again includes full-depth reconstruction of the roadway, replacement of underground services like water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer, and pole relocation. At the start of construction, access to the Mountjoy St. intersection will be maintained. Two detour routes will be available extending north and south from Algonquin Blvd. W. Vehicles and cyclists can bypass construction heading north along Theriault Blvd. to Vimy Ave. proceeding to Mountjoy St. N. The southern detour route runs from Cameron St. S. to Commercial Ave. proceeding to Mountjoy St. S. “In this segment of the Connecting Link construction, we are not hampered by the Mattagami River,” says Project Coordinator Eryk Rice. “With two detour options, the result will be less traffic congestion.” To help maintain traffic flow, a temporary 4-way stop will be added at the intersection of Theriault Blvd. and Vimy Ave. and a temporary 3-way stop will be added at the intersection of Vimy Ave. and Mountjoy St. N. Temporary traffic lights will be installed along the southerly route on Cameron St. S. at Wilson Ave. and Commercial Ave. and on Commercial Ave. at Mountjoy S. Motorists should allow for some delay and be prepared to stop once signage is in place. Commercial motor vehicles will be using the familiar truck detour along Shirley St. to Lafleur Dr. and onto Laforest Rd. before reaching Hwy. 655. Council has approved a temporary speed limit reduction along the truck detour on Airport Rd. The posted speed will be 50 km/h from Laforest Rd. through the area of the Kraft Creek Bridge. We can also confirm that residents will have access to all businesses located in this section of Algonquin Blvd. W.,” adds Rice. “Most businesses have entry through a secondary road like Rea St. N. or Preston St. There are a handful of businesses that will be provided with temporary access from a neighboring property off of Rea St. N. This will be maintained by the contactor and signage will be in place directing traffic.”
City Council has awarded a three-year contract for reconstruction of Algonquin Blvd. West to R.M. Belanger Ltd. The planned Connecting Link Project will prioritize three sections of Algonquin Blvd. West that pass through Downtown Timmins extending from Theriault Blvd. to Brunette Rd. Projected costs for all three segments total $27,980,596.00 + HST. The City currently has an allocated budget for the 2022 portion of the project and has identified potential funding streams and a substantial Federal Gas Tax Reserve that is available to offset project costs and maintain this year’s current capital budget. “By signing a three-year contract, the City is able to benefit from cost savings by confirming future work,” says Pat Seguin, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “Within the budget are contingency funds, which will allow for variances. If the cost of asphalt or fuel rises, we have allowed for that within the project costs. Moving forward, we will budget accordingly to match tender values in the subsequent two years of the project.” The next three phases of the Connecting Link Project will include full-depth reconstruction of the roadway, replacement of underground services like water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer, pole relocation, curb and sidewalk reconstruction, and new asphalt and light standards. The work is extensive and also includes removal of the ONR overpass bridge, which will mitigate flooding and level the roadway. A new snowmobile crossing will also be installed near Hollinger Park. A plan for traffic management will be announced prior to construction launch.