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Cainsville Storm Sewer Maintenance - May 13-16

Public Notice: Storm Sewer Maintenance - May 13-16, 2025

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

• Blossom Avenue
• Colborne Street East
• Garnet Road
• Kinrade Road
• Old Onondaga Road East
• Papple Road
• Shaver Street

The work is scheduled to take place Tuesday, May 13, through Friday, May 16, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

This routine maintenance work involves high pressure cleaning and Closed-Circuit...

The County of Brant Invites Public Input on Solid Waste Management Master Plan

The County of Brant is developing a long-term Solid Waste Management Master Plan to help shape how waste is collected, managed, and reduced across the County over the next 25 years.

“Effective waste management is crucial for the health and sustainability of our community,” said County of Brant Mayor, David Bailey. “With a growing population and changing environmental expectations, this plan will help us make smart, responsible decisions for today and for future generations. I encourage all...

Notice of Proposed Work - Highway #54 Bridge Rehabilitation

Notice of Proposed Work: Highway #54 Bridge Rehabilitation 2025

Location: Highway #54, 200m east of Brant County Road #22

Work Dates: Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, November 21, 2025

Closed by: Urbanlink Civil Ltd. for County of Brant

Reason: Douglass Bridge Rehabilitation 

Details:

• Through traffic will be maintained
• Local and emergency traffic will be maintained
• Bridge will be reduced to one lane at 3.5 meter width
• Signage and portable traffic signals will be erected to direct traffic

Please refer to Municipal511...

West River Street Reconstruction 2025 - Temporary Road Closure

Notice of Proposed Work

West River Street Reconstruction 2025 – Temporary Road Closure

Location: West River Street between Keeton Lane and Henry Foster Lane

Work Dates: Friday, May 9 until Monday, May 12, 2025, 7:00 pm

Work Performed by: BEECH Infrastructure Group Ltd. for the County of Brant

Reason: Road Construction – concrete curbs

Details:

• No through traffic, local access or emergency access to West River Street from Keeton Lane or Henry Foster Lane
• Access to Keeton Lane and Henry Foster Lane from...

Celebrate Doors Open Along the Grand tomorrow May 10!

The County of Brant, City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River invite residents and visitors to join us tomorrow, Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for Doors Open Along the Grand to explore 17 unique heritage buildings and sites across all three communities, free of charge.

Every year, visitors to Doors Open events gain rare access to buildings and spaces that are normally closed to the public or sites that normally charge admission.

This year, the participating sites include:

Emergency Preparedness Week, Planning for Every Season - Winter

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, 2025. Learn how to Plan for Every Season with the County of Brant and take emergency preparedness into your own hands.

Planning for Every Season - Winter

Winter in Ontario isn’t just cold — it can be dangerous. Snowstorms, ice and high winds can lead to extended power outages, impassable roads, and extreme cold.

When winter weather approaches, we ask that you:

• Check the weather and road conditions before heading out. Avoid all non-essential travel.
• Keep your...

County of Brant invites residents to attend a Public Information Meeting on Gas and Oil Wells

The County of Brant, in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), invites the community to a Public Information Meeting to learn more about many old or inactive gas (petroleum) and oil wells in the County of Brant.

“In 2024, the County of Brant was successful in receiving funding from the Government of Ontario to enhance our response and raise awareness of these inactive wells,” said Darren Watson, County of Brant Fire Chief. “The funding is being used for a number of initiatives...

Storm Sewer Maintenance May 9, 12-16 in St. George

The County of Brant will be conducting routine inspection and maintenance work on the Storm Sewer System in the following areas of St. George:

• Beverly Street East
• King William Street
• Lorimer Street
• Main Street South
• Mayfair Court
• Reid Street
• Royal York Court
• Russel Crescent
• Southampton Drive
• Sunnyside Drive
• Tolhurst Avenue

The work is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 9, and Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.

This routine maintenance work involves high...

Emergency Preparedness Week, Planning for Every Season - Fall

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, 2025. Learn how to Plan for Every Season with the County of Brant and take emergency preparedness into your own hands.

Planning for Every Season - Fall

Fall in Ontario can mean high winds, heavy rain, and the early arrival of frost and power outages. Fallen branches and icy roads can make travel and communication difficult.

Autumn Emergency preparedness tips:

• Check and test smoke & carbon monoxide alarms — heating systems are firing up again
• Inspect and clean...

Dundas Street East Reconstruction - Consolidated Drive Access

Please note during the reconstruction of Dundas Street East, access to Consolidated Drive from Dundas Street will be closed. Access to businesses on Consolidated Drive will be via Green Lane and Iarocci Boulevard. 

Details: 

Location of Closure: Consolidated Drive will be closed from Dundas Street East to 120m north of Dundas Street East. 

Work Dates: Thursday, May 8, 2025 for approximately four months

Work Performed by: L82 Construction Ltd. for County of Brant

Reason: Sewermain, Watermain, and Road...