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Church Street West, Scotland - Construction Update, December 9

Please be advised of an update made to the completion date of construction on Church Street West in Scotland. Full details are listed below:

Update:

• 2024 works have been concluded and will resume in the Spring 2025.

Previous Update:

• Church Street West from Simcoe Street to 150m west of Augustus Street has been reopened to 2-way traffic
• 2024 works are scheduled conclude by Friday, December 20, 2024
• Works completed to date include installation of new underground storm sewers, new curbs, new wider...

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Downtown Dig December Update

County of Brant staff are busy preparing for the Downtown Dig and would like to provide residents and businesses with the following project overview and update.

In late spring the County of Brant began sharing information with the community that the Downtown Dig would be taking place in downtown Paris beginning in spring 2025. Major reconstruction will take place on Grand River Street North. This level of construction in a downtown occurs every 75-100 years. It includes replacing critical major...

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County of Brant Nears Fundraising Goal for Wilkin Family Community Centre

The County of Brant is excited to share that it is less than $15,000 away from reaching the fundraising goal for the new Wilkin Family Community Centre. This follows three significant donations that will be announced early in the new year.

“The amount of community support we have received for this project is truly incredible,” said Mayor David Bailey. “With less than $15,000 left from a $400,000 campaign, we couldn’t be prouder and more grateful for the support of our local businesses and...

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The County of Brant Dispatch 2024/25 OPP Newsletter is Now Available

The County of Brant Dispatch is here! The OPP Fall/Winter newsletter is now available online.

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the printed version of the newsletter has not yet been distributed. We appreciate your patience and will mail the newsletters as soon as possible.

Printed copies are available for pick-up at the Brant OPP Station, County of Brant Customer Service Offices and Community Centres.

View the newsletter online now on our OPP Community Information webpage.

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Notice of Public Information Meeting - Salt Springs Church Road Slope Assessment

Salt Springs Church Road Slope Assessment

The County of Brant has initiated an erosion hazard and alternatives assessment for Salt Springs Church Road in the County of Brant. This assessment is being prepared in response to slope failure that has resulted in a section of Salt Springs Church Road being closed.

The primary objective of this assessment was to complete geotechnical, geomorphological, and natural heritage investigations to help determine the most preferred remediation plan. The...

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The Winter Newsletter is Here!

The County of Brant Winter is excited to announce the arrival of the 2025 Winter Newsletter! Read about the latest updates, events, and information that will help you make the most of winter in our beautiful communities.

Highlights of this issue include:

• A Holiday Message from Mayor Bailey
• Holiday Garbage and Curbside Tree Collection Information
• Holiday Skates Schedule
• The Downtown Dig
• Winter Roads and Safety
• 2025 Drop-In and Registered Programs
• Community and Special Events
• and more!

Stay up to date and...

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The 2025 Winter Community Services Guide is now available!

The County of Brant is excited to share that the new 2025 Winter Community Services Guide is now available!

The new Guide is available online on our Community Services Guide webpage. Printed copies can be picked up at any County of Brant office, community centre, library, or from one of our community partners. For a full list of pickup locations, please visit our Community Services Guide webpage.

The new guide highlights drop-in and registered winter recreation programs for all ages, including:

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County of Brant approves the Strategic Plan for 2024-2027

The County of Brant is proud to announce the release of its new Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to guide decision-making and community development over the next four years. The plan reflects the County’s vision of a “charming, prosperous, and inclusive community - a place to live, work, and play.”  The plan was approved at the December 17, 2024, Council meeting.

“This plan represents the collective vision of our community,” said County of Brant Mayor David Bailey. “It ensures that as we...

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Storm Sewer Maintenance - December 18, 2024

Please be advised the County of Brant will be conducting routine inspection and maintenance work on the Storm Sewer System in Cainsville in the following areas:

• Ewart Avenue
• Prince Charles Road
• Shaver Street

The work is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning of the storm sewers within the easement and CCTV video inspection of the pipes. The cleaning activity is to be completed on...

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Garbage & Recycling Collection Delay Notice - December 16

It is anticipated Garbage and Recycling in some areas of today’s collection will not get picked up by 5:00 pm today. Collection Crews are working diligently and are hopeful to complete collection today.

If your material has not been picked up by 8:00 pm tonight, please either leave your materials curbside overnight, or remove and place it back at curbside by 7:00 am tomorrow morning, and it will be collected by the end of day.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

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