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Paris’ Downtown Dig Update November 14, 2025

Downtown Dig construction season is wrapping up shortly!

• Winter site cleanup continues
• Streetlight posts installed. Coordination for power supply continues
• Hydro work:
• Secondary line to be completed by Friday, November 14, 2025
• Service connection to buildings to be completed this weekend
• Sidewalk on the east side of Grand River Street North - 70% complete
• Planter Boxes (east side) - form continues
• Brick work on the east side is 10% complete
• Brick work on the west side continues

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New Opportunity! Municipal Law Enforcement Officer – General Duty Officer

The County of Brant is recruiting for a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer – General Duty Officer within the Enforcement and Regulatory Services Division! Please visit www.brant.ca/jobs to apply for this job opportunity.

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Have a Happy Holiday in Brant!

The magic of the season is just around the corner, and the County of Brant is ready to shine bright with festive events for all ages.

Jingle Bell Night – Downtown Paris

• Friday, November 21, 5:00–9:00 pm (Tree lighting at 7:00 p.m. in Cobblestone Commons)
  

Light Up the Holidays – Downtown St. George

• Thursday, November 27, 6:30 pm

Light Up the Night – Downtown Burford

• Friday, December 5, 5:00–8:00 pm

• Paris – Saturday, December 6, 6:00 pm
• Burford – Saturday, December 13...

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Household Hazardous Waste Day this Saturday, November 15

Household Hazardous Waste Day for County residents will take place this Saturday, November 15 at the Mohawk Street Landfill (20 Morrison Road, Brantford) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Household hazardous waste includes materials such as paint, solvents, used oils, batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs. These items should not be disposed of in household garbage due to their harmful effects on the environment, humans, and animals.

Please note - ID may be requested to confirm residency in Brant or...

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Notice: Park Closures for Tree Planting

Please be advised that the following parks in Paris will be closed for tree planting on the following dates (weather permitting):

• Axton Park: Thursday, November 13
• Charlton Park: Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14
• Bean Park and Willow Park: Friday, November 14

We apologize for any inconvenience. For updates, subscribe to County of Brant News and Notices at www.brant.ca/subscribe 

To find more parks in the County of Brant visit www.brant.ca/Parks 

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Let’s talk about why so much major road construction is happening!

Major road construction projects often include replacing and upgrading:

• sewers
• watermains
• stormwater systems
• intersection improvements
• fire services
• adding sidewalks, and/or multi use paths
• configuring the road to calm traffic.

Major road construction typically occurs every 75 years to replace critical underground infrastructure.

These projects are often complex to design, hidden issues are always found and delays are common.

Upgrades maintain the quality services in Brant that our residents and business...

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East Flats

The County of Brant is planning road reconstruction work in the East Flats neighbourhood in Paris. This multi-year project will take place in 2 phases and will replace aging underground infrastructure and improve local roads.

The work will help ensure safe, reliable water service, improve stormwater management, and extend the life of the road network in this residential area.

Construction timeline: Spring 2026 into late 2026

Phase 1 will include the full reconstruction of local residential...

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Construction Notice - William Street and Grand River Street Intersection

The Downtown Dig is starting to take shape in Downtown Paris!

Construction work will be taking place at the intersection of Grand River Street North and William Street to complete important roadway maintenance. Crews will be performing pavement marking operations to trace and re-establish lane lines, crosswalks and other road symbols, as well as carrying out asphalt patch repairs throughout the intersection and adjacent streets.

Please note – During this work traffic will be controlled and access...

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Dundas Street East Road Improvements November update

The Dundas Street East road reconstruction project will be wrapping up shortly for the 2025 construction season!

Why is this project happening? 

• Complete a full road reconstruction including watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer on Dundas Street East,
• Sanitary sewer and watermain on Governors Road,
• Sanitary sewer and watermain on a portion of Paris Road,
• A low pressure sanitary forcemain from the end of the gravity sewer on Paris Road extending to the south to Oak Park Road and on Oak Park Road...

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Road Closure - Woodslee Avenue, Paris

Please be advised that Woodslee Avenue, from Grand River Street North to Lee Avenue, is currently closed due to hydro repair work.

Location:

• Woodslee Avenue, from Grand River Street North to Lee Avenue

Date:

• Monday, November 10, 2025, until further notice

By:

• The County of Brant on behalf of GrandBridge Energy for Hydro repairs

Notes:

• Emergency vehicles only will have access
• Access to 340 Grand River Street North is from GRSN
• Access to 5-67 Woodslee Avenue from Lee Avenue

Please refer to https://www...

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