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Area wide speed limit reduction in Sunderland

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Brock will be installing an area wide 40 kilometre per hour (km/h) posted speed limit in Sunderland.

Where: River Street (Regional Road 10), from Sunderland Meadows Drive to Highway 7/12, in Sunderland. The Township of Brock’s local roads in Sunderland will also be changed to an area wide 40 km/h speed limit, unless otherwise posted.

When: The speed limit reduction signs are expected to be...

A Message from Mayor Walter Schummer Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

"Each year we recognize a very special day in Canada.  National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.  The Public commemoration of this tragic and painful history in our country and the ongoing impacts of the residential school system is a vital part of our national reconciliation process.

Nobody can, or should, erase history.  Our history is our history be it good or...

Beaver River Bridge Replacement update September 27, 2024

The Region of Durham is progressing with temporary and permanent replacements of the Beaver River Bridge, located on Regional Road 15 west of Highway 12, in the Township of Brock. The old bridge will be replaced with a new structure and it is scheduled to commence construction in 2026 and be completed in 2027. In the interim, a temporary bridge is scheduled to be opened to traffic in the late Fall of 2024.

The Region's contractor, Elirpa Construction and Materials Ltd., mobilized to the site on...

Notice of Road Work - Concession 14, Brock and Simcoe St.

The Township of Brock has hired an approved contractor to preform the work on October 3, 2024 the following roads:

• Concession 14 Brock (Simcoe St. to Sideroad
• Simcoe St. ( Regional Rd 15 to Concession 6 Thorah)

Please note that this work may impact residents with possible road closures / alternate routes posted, workers and machine equipment on roads and possible noise.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation and
understanding. Our team will make every...

Watermain Replacement on Jane Street, Ida Street, and Maple Street North, in the Township of Brock

The Regional Municipality of Durham will begin the watermain replacement on Jane Street from Ida Street to approximately 230 metres north of Ida Street, Ida Street between Albert Street and Jane Street, and Maple Street North.

Construction Schedule
The Region’s contractor, JCR Contracting Ltd., will mobilize the week of September 30, 2024 and start work on Jane Street and Ida Street, this work is anticipated to be completed by December 2024. The Maple Street North watermain replacement will start...