News and Notices

Limited access to Uhthoff Trail at Division Road East

Notice details

Township of Severn will be completing improvements to theUhthoff Trail(Trans Canada Trail) entrance at the intersection withDivision Road East and Carlyon Line starting Friday, November 4.

Work will include:

• regrading and resurfacing of the existing parking lot
• an enhanced three metre wide parking lot access trail
• drainage improvements at the site

The project is expected to be completed by Friday, November 11.

Please note, trail users will not have access to the parking lot or the...

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is November 1 to 7

Severn, Ontario: Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1 to 7, and Severn Fire and Emergency Services reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually. 

Carbon monoxide alarms are required in all Ontario homes that have a fuel-burning (wood, oil, natural gas, propane) appliance, fireplace or an attached garage. This includes indoor appliances that produce carbon monoxide such as furnaces, water heaters,...

Severn releases new Recreation Master Plan

Severn, Ontario: Township of Severn has developed a new Recreation Master Plan that provides a 15-year vision and framework for our recreation services and community facilities. This project was initiated in 2021 to identify the recreational gaps, needs, and interests of the community.

Over the past two years, thinc design consultants undertook a detailed review of the current state of recreation in Severn, including extensive public consultation to develop a customized plan for...

Notice lifted: Blue green algae bloom on Lake St George

Blue-green algae bloom notice lifted 

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) would like to inform residents and visitors to the Township of Severn that additional laboratory analysis confirms the blue-green algae bloom impacting the south shoreline of Lake St. George, Township of Severn has dissipated.

Please be advised that the public health notice regarding precautions for blue green algae issued on September 6, 2022 by the SMDHU for Lake St. George, Township of Severn has been lifted.

This...

Notice of road closure for Michael Anne Drive

Notice of road closure

Michael Anne Drive (Coldwater Road to Gray Street) will be restricted to local traffic only on Tuesday, October 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for tree removal. There will be no through access north of 19 Michael Anne Drive.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Public Works. 

Staff contact

Wendy Dewey
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 705-325-2315 x241
Email Wendy