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Park and River Access Closures on April 3, 2025

Please be advised that the following County of Brant parks and river access points are closed due to flooding until further notice:

• Bean Park in Paris
• Optimist Park in Paris 
• Eric Thomlinson Access Point in Glen Morris

We urge the public to stay cautious around all bodies of water. With current weather conditions, rivers and creeks are flowing quickly and banks are particularly slippery posing significant risks.  Stay safe!

For updates on closures, please follow the County of Brant on Facebook, 

The Downtown Dig April Update and Open House Tonight

Please note the Grand River Street North Road Reconstruction scheduled to begin next week has been postponed to approximately the end of April to accommodate the completion of Enbridge’s natural gas infrastructure replacement project.  The reconstruction is phase 2 of the Downtown Dig Project.

View the Proposed Project Phases (PDF)

Downtown Dig Open House Tonight

Join us for a drop-in Open House to learn more about the Downtown Dig tonight, Thursday, April 3 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Paris...

Dundas Street East, Paris Road, and Oak Park Road Reconstruction

Dundas Street East, Paris Road, and Oak Park Road Reconstruction 2025

Location: Dundas Street East from East of Willow Street and Paris Road to Oak Park Road

Work Dates: Monday, April 7, to late December 2025

Work Performed by: L82 Construction Ltd for County of Brant

Reason: Full road reconstruction including watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer, as well as road resurfacing with new curbs and sidewalks.

Notes:

• Through traffic will be maintained
• Local access will be maintained
• Emergency access will be...

Emergency Road Closure – East River Road on April 2, 2025

Location: East River Road between McLean School Road and Scenic Drive

Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, until further notice

By: OPP

Note: No through traffic, emergency vehicles only

Please refer to Municipal511 https://www.municipal511.ca for the most up-to-date information regarding road construction and closures.

It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to our residents. Your patience through any disruption will be greatly appreciated.

West River Street Reconstruction 2025

West River Street reconstruction is scheduled to begin Monday, April 7, 2025. 

Location:

• West River Street between Mechanic Street and Broadway Street West

Work Dates:

• Monday, April 7 to late July 2025, end date to be determined

Work Preformed by:

• BEECH Infrastructure Group Ltd. for County of Brant

Reason:

• Full road reconstruction including replacement of watermain, storm, sanitary sewer, and road resurfacing.

Details:

• No through traffic
• Local access will be maintained
• Emergency access will be maintained

Have you used Brant Transit recently? Share your feedback!

Brant Transit is the County of Brant’s pre-booked, shared-ride public transportation program. In January 2024, we transitioned to Via Transportation as our Brant Transit service provider. A year later, we are now looking to gather your feedback to assess satisfaction with Brant Transit and aiming to explore further opportunities with your input.

Why your feedback matters

• Service Evaluation: Assessing the frequency and purpose of your trips helps us tailor our services to better meet community...

Tennis Courts Keys are now available for purchase

The tennis season is almost here! Tennis courts are open annually from mid-April until Thanksgiving weekend. 

To use the tennis courts in Paris and St. George, a key is required.  Residents can obtain one for $21.47 per family, which is good for the whole year.

How to purchase a key 

1. Visit Brant.ca/COBConnect and select sign in/up 
   
2. Once logged in, select the membership tab of the website. Choose the Tennis Membership 2025. Complete the online registration form and make the membership payment.
3. Staff will...

Grand Erie Public Health Well Water Testing

Did you know that the Grand Erie Public Health offers free well water testing for residents whose drinking water comes from a private well?

Water samples are tested for two types of bacteria: total coliforms and E. coli.

• Total coliforms. These bacteria are often found in animal waste, sewage, soil and vegetation. If they are in your drinking water, it means contaminated surface water may be entering your well.
• E. coli (Escherichia coli). These bacteria are normally found only in the digestive systems...

County of Brant to Participate in 2025 Communities in Bloom Competition

The County of Brant is thrilled to announce its participation in the 2025 Communities in Bloom competition, following a successful inaugural year in 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Edible Gardens’, presents an exciting opportunity for residents to embrace sustainability, food security, and community beautification through gardening.

"We are excited to once again showcase the natural beauty of the County of Brant through the Communities in Bloom program," said Mayor David Bailey. "With the 2025 theme...

Watts Pond Trail Improvements

Please be advised that scheduled construction at Watts Pond Trail will begin in early April 2025 and will continue throughout the month until completion. The park will not be accessible to the public during construction. We thank you for your patience as we work to improve our community

We appreciate your patience as we make improvements to the trail. To learn more or view the complete Watts Pond Trail concept plan, visit EngageBrant.ca/WattsPondTrail.

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