News and Notices

New traffic calming measures in place on Michael Anne Drive

In support of our traffic calming initiatives two new pairs of speed cushions and signage have been installed on Michael Anne Drive in Coldwater.

The speed limit on Michael Anne Drive has also been set to and posted at 40 kilometres per hour. 

Traffic calming aims to prevent high-speed rushed driving by ‘calming’ motorists using visual cues and physical barriers that influence drivers to pay more attention and to change their driving behaviours. This results in safer experiences for all road users...

Partnership with Georgian Bay offers Severn residents free parking pass for Port Severn Park

Through a partnership agreement with the Township of Georgian Bay a limited number of free parking passes for Port Severn Park and Beach (17 Port Severn Road North) will be available for Severn residents. The Port Severn community is shared between Severn and Georgian Bay, and for many Severn residents Port Severn Park and Beach is the closest park for children to play. 

Port Severn Park and Beach includes:

• public beach
• splash pad
• playground
• pavilion
• picnic area
• docks
• washrooms.

Severn residents can get...

Notice of swimming advisory for Washago Centennial Park beach

Based on beach water testing results taken on July 24, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents and visitors to the Township of Severn that a swimming advisory is in place at the Washago Centennial Park beach as E. Coli levels currently exceed the recreational guidelines. The beach will be posted with signs informing park users of the swimming advisory.

What is a swimming advisory?

During a swimming advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs indicating that the...

Notice of road work on Hodgins Road

About the project

Township of Severn will be resurfacing Hodgins Road (from Quarry Road to Port Severn Road). Construction is anticipated to start on or around July 23, 2024 and is to be completed over the course of approximately one week.

This work will include:

• placement of small sections of asphalt prior to surface treatment
• application of surface treatment to extend the lifespan of the riding surface

Road access and service impacts

To complete the resurfacing, daytime single lane closures will be...

Notice: Swim advisory lifted for Washago Centennial Park beach

Always check before you swim

Based on water testing from July 18, the SMDHU has lifted the swim advisory for Washago Centennial Beach initially placed on July 4.

Every summer between June and September, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) collects water samples each week from public beaches within Simcoe and Muskoka.

In Ontario, water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria and the beach may be posted when bacteria levels exceed the recreational water quality guideline of 200 E. coli per 100...