Notices

Annual watermain flushing will start on May 20 in Coldwater.

Annual watermain flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that:

• removes mineral and sediment build up from the watermains
• allows Severn to deliver the highest quality water possible to our community
• ensures proper operation of the hydrants

Township of Severn is undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the expansion of the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and the Main Sewage Pumping Station (SPS). The Class EA will identify and evaluate options for increasing the wastewater pumping and treatment capacity to accommodate anticipated growth in Coldwater.

A second Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held in person on May 29 in Coldwater to present the wastewater treatment and sewage pumping design options and the preliminary recommendations, and to acquire public feedback.

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 19 for the Victoria Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 20 at 8:30 a.m.

The County of Simcoe released an update on May 1 regarding curbside brush pick-up and temporary drop-off sites.

A reminder that the next tax bill instalment due date is Thursday, May 8. Please remember, even during mail disruptions, all penalties, interest, or fines remain in effect. We are unable to make exceptions for late payments. You can easily view, pay, and print your tax bill online through our eServices portal. For information on creating your online account, visit our eServices page.

Township of Severn will be holding two hybrid Public Meetings on May 21, 2025, during the Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. (Public Meeting #1) and 11:00 a.m. (Public Meeting #2) in Council Chambers at Severn's Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications OPA-24-07 and Z-24-10 under Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990., and Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications OPA 24-04 and Z-24-02 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Township of Severn is hiring a Recreation Coordinator and Road Foreperson. Visit our Job Postings page for details and to apply online.

Townships of Severn, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, and the City of Orillia are in the process of updating the Couchiching Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, and we invite you to share your thoughts by completing the online survey. The survey will remain open until May 9, 2025.

The Seasonal Load Restrictions By-law restricts loads on most Township roads to a maximum of five tonnes per axle in the spring starting on or around March 1, and are in effect until the end of May. To allow for a return to regular activities, Severn's Public Works department have inspected road conditions and determined that Seasonal Load Restrictions can be lifted ahead of schedule on May 12.