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Hundreds of new trees to be planted in Port Colborne

Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2024 11:12 AM

Port Colborne is branching out its urban forest expansion efforts as hundreds of trees are set to be planted on City boulevards and properties over the coming weeks.

Starting this fall and continuing until the end of 2025, the City will be planting nearly 1,600 new trees to preserve and grow the urban tree canopy.

One of the goals of the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan is to increase the tree canopy to 40 per cent by 2040, with the current canopy at 32 per cent.

Tree growth is beneficial for...

Sewer Maintenance Work

City-Wide Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Work - October 2024

Posted on Wednesday, October 09, 2024 09:39 AM

The City of Port Colborne, in collaboration with Civica Infrastructure Inc., will be conducting sanitary maintenance throughout the City, with a focus on the western region. This proactive initiative includes flushing and CCTV inspection of sewers to ensure our sewage systems remain efficient.

Impact on Residents:

  • You may hear gurgling or bubbling from the water traps in toilets, sinks, or floor drains.
  • In homes with insufficient venting, water might be drawn out into the service, potentially...

West street intersection upgrades to begin October 15, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 03:08 PM

The City of Port Colborne will be performing upgrades to the signage and pedestrian crossings at the intersection of West Street and Victoria Street during the week of October 15, 2024. These improvements aim to enhance public safety. Residents, businesses, and visitors in the area should expect limited access and traffic restrictions throughout the duration of the construction.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Remington Lee, Project Coordinator, at Remington.Lee@portcolborne.ca or...

H.H Knoll Lakeview Park surface repairs beginning October 2024

Posted on Monday, October 07, 2024 03:44 PM

The City of Port Colborne will be conducting repairs to the playground's surface (soft landing) at H.H. Knoll Park on Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10, 2024.

During this time, sections of the playground will be temporarily closed to ensure the work is completed safely and efficiently. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we improve the playground for everyone's enjoyment.

For further information, please contact:
Curtis Dray
Manager, Roads & Park...

Homewood Ave. Watermain Construction: October 2024 - February 2025

Posted on Friday, October 04, 2024 09:58 AM

The construction of the Homewood Ave. watermain will commence October 7, 2024 with an anticipated completion date of February 2025. Sections of the street will be reduced to one lane throughout the project, depending on the contractor’s progress and where the work is taking place.

Peters Construction Group will be replacing the watermain on Homewood Ave between Clarence Street and Sugarloaf Street. Water service disruption will be minimal but will occur during various stages of the project as the...