Public Notices

West Beach Closed for Swimming

Update July 11:
HKPR District Health Unit has advised that the water samples from West Beach are normal, and the beach is open for swimming.

After a standard test of the water at our local beaches, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has advised the Municipality of Port Hope to close the West Beach for swimming, due to an increase in E. coli bacteria levels. The Beach remains open for walking, hiking, etc.

For details about the water levels and regular testing of our beaches,...

Public Meeting for Proposed Garden Hill development to be Re-scheduled

Residents are advised that the Public Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, 2022, for a development proposed at 3852 Ganaraska Road in Garden Hill is cancelled. Following agency circulation, additional information is expected to be received on the application, which will be included in the future meeting materials.

The Public Meeting will be re-scheduled in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act and will be broadly advertised at least 20 days prior to the new Meeting date once it is...

Filming Notice – John Street

Residents are advised that Shaftesbury Murdoch XVI Inc. has received permission to film along John Street on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Parking impacts

Following consultation with affected parties in the immediate area, the Municipality has approved the production company to reserve John Street parking on Thursday, June 30, and July 4 to 6. During these times, the affected parking spots will be occupied with set dressings and vehicles.

Road closure

On Tuesday, July 5, John Street (From Walton Street to...

Water Infrastructure Maintenance

As a result of routine water infrastructure maintenance today, residents with properties on the following streets may notice rust-coloured water when turning on the taps this afternoon / evening:

• Victoria Street S.
• Bramley Street S.
• Strachan Street
• Sherbourne Street
• Durham Street
• Trafalgar Street

The water is safe for use. Residents can flush a cold water tap for five to seven minutes to clear the rust-colour.

2022-06-21

Special Meeting for Walton Street Reconstruction Project – Phase 2 Design

Residents are advised that a Special Meeting of the Works and Engineering Committee will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to allow Members of Council to review and consider proposed designs for Phase 2 of the Walton Street Reconstruction project (Pine St. to Mill Street).

During the meeting, the consultant will present proposed design options to be considered and share feedback on the proposed options received to date.

The...