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Pre-engineering work for Mount Albert Storm Sewer Outfalls/Retaining Wall and Vivian Creek Park

Pre-engineering work begins for the Mount Albert Storm Sewer Outfalls, RetainingWall and Trail in Vivian Creek Park

EG’s project consultant, Aquafor Beech Limited will be in the field completing preliminary pre-engineering work for future enhancements to the storm sewer outfalls and retaining wall within Vivian Creek Park. Surveying, utility locating, arborist, environmental, and stormwater assessments are scheduled to be completed by September. 

This work is part of a multi-year project that includes...

Notice of Construction – Mount Albert Road and Cupples Farm Lane/Royal Oak Road

York Region is making improvements to Mount Albert Road and Cupples Farm Lane/Royal Oak Road intersection in East Gwillimbury. This construction is for a new pedestrian crossing called a pedestrian crossover in the Highway Traffic Act. It includes signs, pavement markings and flashing lights to define the crossing area, increase visibility and driver awareness.

Work is scheduled to commence as early as July and will be completed within six months. Work will occur Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m....

York Region Transit Service Changes

On-Request Holland Landing and On-Request Mount Albert have been combined into On-Request Holland Landing-Mount Albert to improve service and traveller experience, allowing more open travel and not limited to select locations. On-Request will no longer service the 404 Town Centre from Mount Albert. Travellers can connect to Route 50 – Queensway to get to 404 Town Centre. Visit the York Region Transit website for more information.

Notice of Passing – Development Charges By-law Amendment

NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AMENDMENT BY-LAW BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY

TAKE NOTICE that on June 25, 2024, the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury passed By-law 2024-053, which amends certain sections of the Town’s Development Charge By-law 2024-033. Both by-laws comply with the requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

The Development Charges (DC) imposed by By-law 2024-033, as amended by By-law 2024-053, shown in Schedule I, are levied against...

Wildlife Sighting

There have been reports of a coyote sighting along the Rogers Reservoir Conservation. Please take precautions to avoid conflicts or contact with wildlife. If you run into wildlife, we ask residents to:

• Be cautious
• Pick up small children and dogs
• Never run from or turn their back on a coyote
• Slowly back away
• Yell
• Carry a flashlight when walking at night

Residents can help prevent coyotes from visiting their property by:

• Keep pet food and water bowls indoors. Food can attract coyotes to your yard
• Keep...