Fire ban in effect for the Township of Severn

Effective Thursday, July 16, at 9:00 a.m., the Township of Severn has issued a total fire ban due to current conditions. Air quality alerts are in effect for the area.

These conditions make outdoor burning unsafe, as additional smoke can worsen local air quality and increase health risks for residents and visitors. 

View the notice for more information.

Limited parking at Hedgemere Landing Boat Launch

The Bayou Road reconstruction project has reduced access and parking capacity at the Hedgemere Landing Boat Launch. Parking will remain very limited until the project is completed this fall.

Boaters are encouraged to plan ahead and consider using the Quetton Street Boat Launch and Dock, located at 3420 Quetton Street in Washago.

Thank you for your patience as this important project is underway.

Blue-green algae bloom confirmed on south-west shore of Sparrow Lake

Residents and visitors should avoid drinking, swimming, or allowing pets to drink or swim in water where a bloom is visible. Learn more. 

Road closure: Stockdale Road at New Brailey Line on July 21

- Jul 16, 2026

Stockdale Road will be temporarily closed at New Brailey Line on Tuesday, July 21,  from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for an emergency culvert replacement.

There will be no through traffic at the work area during the closure. Local access will be maintained on both sides of the closure; however, vehicles will not be able to travel through the culvert replacement site.

Motorists can detour using New Brailey Line, Cambrian Road, and Brennan Line.

Please follow all posted detour signage.

We thank residents and motorists for their patience while this work is completed.

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Phone: 705-325-2315
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Severn, Ontario

Phone: 705-325-2315
Fax: 705-327-5818
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