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What's Next: Housing Needs in the County of Brant

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback as part of the County of Brant’s Housing Needs Assessment. Your input is helping us better understand what kind of housing is needed now and, in the future, to support our growing and changing community.

The County has submitted this preliminary information to the Federal Government and is continuing to work with residents and stakeholders to shape a final report to Council in June. For more detailed information on the project so far, please view the...

Douglass Bridge Bridge Rehabilitation 2025

Douglass Bridge Rehabilitation will begin on Highway #54, 200m East of Brant County Road # 22 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 

Details of Work:

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

Notes: 

• 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...

Victoria Day Weekend Hours

County of Brant services may be affected by Victoria Day Holiday hours.

Please note the following changes to services on the Victoria Day Long Weekend: 

County of Brant Customer Service Offices:

• County of Brant customer service offices will be closed on Monday, May 19 and will re-open on Tuesday, May 20 at 8:30 am. 
• Online chat will be unavailable at this time. 
• A number of services are available online. Visit the Online Services webpage for a complete list. 
• For urgent matters, call 519.44BRANT (519.442...

Lane Closure Notice - Church Street West, Scotland

Lane Closure - Church Street West, Scotland

Location: Church Street West between 39 Church Street West and Simcoe Street

Work Dates: Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15, 2025

Work Performed by: Gedco Excavating for County of Brant

Reason: Church Street West Surface Asphalt Treatment

Details:

• Local Traffic and Emergency Access only
• One lane will always remain open
• Access to the Oakland-Scotland Public School will be maintained

Please refer to Municipal 511 http://www.municipal511.ca for the most up-to-date...

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...