News | Township of Severn

Update: Status of road closures

Township of Severn has been working around the clock since Saturday to remove debris and downed trees from local roadways. Roadways that remain closed are those that have downed powerlines and are awaiting Hydro One clearance. Once Hydro One has cleared any powerlines and declared the area safe, Township staff will move in to clear the debris.

Potable water stations available in Washago and Coldwater for residents

Potable water stations are available for residents who may continue to have no power and those who rely on wells. The current locations that can be accessed by the public are the indoor taps at the Washago Community Centre (4361 Hamilton Street) and the Coldwater Water Supply and Distribution System (14 Sheridan Drive).

Update: Status of road closures as of April 3

Roadways that remain closed as of April 3 at 3:00 p.m. are those that have downed powerlines and are awaiting Hydro One clearance. Once Hydro One has cleared any powerlines and declared the area safe, Township staff will move in to clear the debris.

Ward Boundary Review: Public open houses CANCELLED

First meeting of the new Economic Development Advisory Committee scheduled for March 20

Township of Severn's first Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m. Attend in-person, watch the live stream, or subscribe to receive committee updates.

Free public skating during March Break

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations, free public skating at the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive) is being offered during March Break.

Coldwater Fairgrounds Master Plan Open House #2 scheduled for March 24

Township of Severn is developing a Master Plan for the Coldwater Fairgrounds. Members of the public are invited to attend a second drop-in public open house on March 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Coldwater Community Centre.

Reminder: March tax due date extended to March 10

The March 8 tax installment due date falls on a weekend. As a result, ratepayers will have until March 10 to pay their taxes without incurring a penalty.

Water meter readings start February 24

Water meter readings are starting the week of February 24 and are expected to be complete by March 14.

Please make sure there is a clear path to the remote reading device for your water meter. Keeping a path clear of snow, ice, and other obstacles ensures that our meter reader can get to your reading device to get consistent water readings.