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Extension of Road Construction Projects

Please be advised that the following Road Construction projects have been extended to Friday, September 27, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience.

• Burtch Road, Mt. Pleasant (road construction)
• Intersection Of Maple Grove Road/Pleasant Ridge Road/Mt. Pleasant Road/King Street North (road construction)
• County Roads (road repairs, crack sealing - traffic lane closures)
• King Street South, Oakland (legal and topological survey)

Visit the Road Closures webpage for individual project details.

Please refer...

Ball Diamond Cancellation August 9

Ball Diamond Cancellation Notice⁠ Due to wet field conditions the following ball diamond is cancelled for Friday, August 9: ⁠
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Burford Community Centre Diamond B⁠
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Please check with your league organizer for any other updates. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.⁠
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Subscribe to sports cancellation notifications through the Sports Cancellations webpage.

2024 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance - August 13

Please be advised that on Tuesday, August 13 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the County of Brant will be conducting routine maintenance work on the Sanitary Sewer System in the following areas:

• Mechanic Street, from West River Street to the Mechanic Street Bridge

• Mechanic Street Bridge, from Mechanic Street to Lions Park

Expect wait times of up to 5 minutes when trying to cross the Mechanic Street Bridge, this bridge is pedestrian access only. Please be respectful of the on-site staff who...

Silver Street and Grand River Street North Reconstruction 2024

Silver Street and Grand River Street North Reconstruction 2024

Please be advised that beginning Tuesday, September 3, to Friday, November 15, 2024, the intersection of Silver Street and Grand River Street North will undergo construction. Full details are listed below:

Location: Intersection of Silver Street and Grand River Street North

Work Dates: Tuesday, September 3, to Friday, November 15, 2024, weather dependent

Work Performed by: Navacon Construction Inc. for County of Brant

Reason: Full road...

Park Patrol Cancelled August 9

Park Patrol Cancellation Notice

Please be advised that Park Patrol in Scotland is cancelled for today, August 9, due to inclement weather.

To find more information on Park Patrol dates and locations visit the Programs in the Park webpage.

Urban Area Yard Waste Collection will take place next week - August 12-16

Urban Area Yard Waste Collection will take place next week, August 12-16, 2024

Yard waste curbside collection is offered to residential properties within urban areas. Leaf and Yard Waste is also free for disposal at the Landfill and Transfer Station for residential users. 

Set Out Requirements:

• Materials are to be set out by 7:00 am on your regular collection day
  • Please note that due to the fluctuating volume of yard waste set out for each collection week, collection of material may not occur on your...

Church Street West – Lane Closure

Please be advised of an eastbound lane closure due to flooding on Church Street West from Tuesday, August 6 to Wednesday, August 7. Full details listed below:

Location: Eastbound lane between Finlay Street and Talbot Street
Work Dates: Tuesday August 6 to Wednesday August 7, 2024
Work Preformed by: Gedco Excavating for County of Brant
Reason: Flooding
Note:

• Westbound lane is open to traffic
• Eastbound traffic is to detour on Augustus Road or Royal Troon Drive
• The contractor is working to restore the road

Ball Diamond Cancellations - Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024

Due to wet field conditions, ball diamonds at the Burford Community Centre are cancelled on Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024.

Please check with your league organizer for any other updates.

Subscribe to sports cancellations notifications through the Sports Cancellations webpage.

Notice of the Passing of a Development Charges By-law Amendment

Take notice that the Council of the County of Brant passed an amendment to its municipal-wide Development Charges By-law, being By-law 66-24, on the 23rd day of July, 2024, under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended.

The amendment removed the expiration date of the current Development Charges By-law, By-law 100-19 effective September 1, 2019, as amended.

No map is provided as the amending by-law applies to the entire municipality.

A copy of the complete...

The Paris Beer Company Donates to Wilkin Family Community Centre

The County of Brant is pleased to announce that a donation of $10,000 has been received for the Wilkin Family Community Centre from The Paris Beer Company.

“Thank you to The Paris Beer Company for their support of this project,” said Mayor David Bailey. “With its strong presence in the County, we are grateful for the assistance and support from this vibrant organization that brings people together in the spirit of community and friendship.”

Located in Wincey Mills and offering an elevated beer...