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Water Safety Statement Issued for Inland Lakes & Streams

Cataraqui Conservation has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety today due to heavy rainfall expected July 10 – 11, the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. Residents and visitors to the Cataraqui Region should exercise caution around water bodies.

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl is moving towards the Lower Great Lakes. With a forecasted range of 25 – 75 mm rainfall for July 10 - 11, there remains considerable uncertainty. The bulk of the rain is expected July 10 with...

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Infrastructure Masterplan Adopted by Council

In 2024, Loyalist Township published our Infrastructure Masterplan (11 MB). This study, conducted by Township staff as a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA), provides a foundation for infrastructure development in the Township from the beginning of the study period (2021) to 2046. The study examines water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure; urban roads, including active transportation linkages; and miscellaneous asset classes including green infrastructure. Each infrastructure...

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Construction Notice - Milling and Paving in Amherstview

Green Infrastructure Partners Limited (GIP) has been contracted by Loyalist Township to complete milling and paving on various streets within Amherstview. The streets impacted by this work are listed below. The work is scheduled to commence May 27th and be completed by the fall of 2024. However, weather, and other unexpected delays may extend this timeline.

The scope of work includes curb repairs to fix drainage issues, structure adjustments of both manholes and catch...

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MNRF Rabies Control Operations

In 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) will once again be conducting Oral Rabies Vaccine (ORV) bait distribution and trap-vaccinate-release (TVR) programs in Ontario to control rabies in terrestrial wildlife. Baiting and TVR operations will begin June 17 and continue until the end of October.
Rabies vaccine bait distribution will be conducted in rural areas with MNRF aircraft and by hand in urban areas by MNRF wildlife technicians.  

MNRF may conduct localized rapid response...

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Construction Notice - Pavement Preservation

Miller Paving Limited was contracted by Loyalist Township in 2023 to complete Crack Sealing and apply Micro-Surfacing on various streets within Amherstview and Bath. Unfortunately due to weather Miller Paving was not able to complete some the work and will be returning the week of May 27th with a completion date of July 2024. The streets impacted by this work are listed below. However, weather and other unexpected delays may extend this timeline.

The scope of work will...

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