News

A reminder that winter parking restrictions will be in effect from December 1 to March 31. These restrictions are regulated through our Parking By-law. Please note, starting December 1, parking is not allowed on any road between the hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Vehicles may be ticketed or towed regardless of snow-clearing operations and weather conditions.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Saturday, November 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the Coldwater BIA Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market event.

Township of Severn has completed 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 identified and evaluated options for increasing the wastewater pumping and treatment capacity to accommodate anticipated growth in Coldwater. 

Lock 43 - Swift Rapids will be temporarily closed from Thursday, November 13, to Wednesday, November 19, 2025, for important maintenance work. This work involves inspecting and testing key infrastructure using crane equipment, which may pose safety hazards in the area.

The Coldwater Legion Remembrance Day Parade will be taking place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. 

Severn Fire and Emergency Services, Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas), and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

A road closure will be in place on Mill Street (Coldwater Road to Eplett Street) on Friday, October 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for bridge repair. There will be no through vehicle access between 30 Coldwater Road and 2 Mill Street.

A reminder that water and wastewater (sewer) bills are due on October 31. Register for your eServices account — view, pay, and manage your water, sewer and tax bills on one easy online dashboard. 

Township of Severn continues work on the major culvert replacement on Wainman Line, approximately 650 metres north of Division Road West (between Riverwood Lane and Carriage Court). This culvert replacement project is scheduled to be completed by November 30, 2025. 

Township of Severn is hiring a Customer Care Assistant. Visit our Job Postings page for details and to apply online.