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Trail Sustainability Fund Improving Local Trails

Over the last year, the Trail Sustainability Fund has been implemented by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), the Township of Uxbridge and Region of Durham at select locations to fund enhanced services and amenities at local trail heads. The partners in the project are collecting parking fees at select parking locations and will use 100% of the proceeds to fund maintenance, and improvements to infrastructure at the trail sites. 

Township page, Cosmos July 20, 2023

The July 20, 2023 issue of Township page 2 of the Cosmos newspaper is now available for viewing.

Watch for reserved lanes for buses and cyclists in Durham Region

Reserved lanes for buses and cyclists are a traffic control device to help improve cyclist, driver and pedestrian safety. Reserved lanes are clearly marked with overhead diamond signs, ground-mounted diamond signs and pavement markings.

Bus-only lanes are reserved for public transit vehicles—Durham Region Transit buses and Go Transit buses—to help buses get through congested areas and stay on schedule. Motorists are prohibited from using bus-only lanes. Vehicles can enter bus-only lanes to...

Council Highlights - July 10, 2023

Council highlights for July 10, 2023:

• Planks Lane Reconstruction Underway
  Planks Lane will be closed between Main St. and Marietta St. until September for reconstruction work.
• DRPS Shares Update on Policing Strategic Plan
  DRPS presented their 2024 Strategic Plan Development Update. Additional public consultation about the strategy is planned.
• New Sculpture proposed to Commemorate 2022 Tornado
  A group of local artists propose to commemorate the 2022 Tornado with a sculpture. Council agreed with the project...

Council Highlights - June 26, 2023

Council highlights for June 26, 2023:

• LSRCA Provides Funding for Phosphorus Removal from Stormwater
  The Township has received a grant from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority to support phosphorus removal from stormwater runoff. The money will be applied to the Balsam St. Stormwater pond project to install catch basin shields.
• Canada Day Celebrations Planned for July 1st
  The Canada Day Committee has planned a celebration for Canada Day featuring fireworks at dusk. The event takes place in...