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Future Solid Waste Disposal Needs Environmental Assessment Draft Report for review

The Study

The Town of St. Marys (Town) and R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Consultant) have prepared an Individual Environmental Assessment (EA) under the Environmental Assessment Act for the identification and selection of a preferred solid waste disposal option. The Town has reviewed options to manage solid waste over the next 40 years. The preferred alternative is to expand the existing landfill at 1221 Water Street South. A number of methods of expansion are possible at the site. Work...

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Water levels to be lowered at Rice Lake for Wellington Street bridge project

Disruption
Rice Lake water levels will be lowered for the Wellington Street bridge project. Until further notice, the public should refrain from using boats, kayaks and canoes near the dam.

Date of disruption
Monday, July 3 to Thursday, November 30, 2017

Location
Rice Lake at intersection of Thames River and Trout Creek

Duration of Disruption
All day

Additional Information
Visitors are asked to keep away from the dam until further notice as rapid water and undertow is expected in the area. 

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Temporary parking for West Ward (Watt) Park during Warner and Jones Street Reconstruction

We regret to inform you that we will experience a disruption in service.

DisruptionJones St. will be closed from Warner St. to Salina St. and Warner St. will be closed from Queen St. to Elgin St.

Those wishing to visit West Ward Park must park on Salina St. S. and Jones St. W. east of the construction zone. Please walk along the north side of the road on Jones St. to access the park.

Date of DisruptionJuly 4 – August 31, 2017

Location

• West Ward (Watt) Park, 269 Jones St. W.
• Jones St. from Warner St....

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Quarry to offer new evening admission discount and drop-in water running program

Visitors have plenty of reasons to return to the St. Marys Quarry this summer (besides the new cliff jump). The Town of St. Marys is offering a “Quarry After 6” promotion that will allow patrons to swim after 6:00 p.m. for only $3. Outdoor exercise enthusiasts can also enjoy a new drop-in water running group exercise class. The class will run Mondays and Wednesdays, July 3 to August 30, from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. Flotation belts will be provided and the cost to participate is covered by admission. 

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Portion of Wellington Street and Riverview Walkway to be closed starting June 26

Disruption
A portion of Wellington Street and the Riverview Walkway will be closed to allow for the replacement of the Wellington Street Bridge. 

Date of Disruption
Monday, June 26 to Thursday, November 30, 2017 

Location
Wellington Street will be closed from the south side of Parkview Drive to the entrance of Nick & Dan's Collision. Traffic will be detoured to Church Street during the closure.

The Riverside Walkway will be also be closed between Water Street and Wellington Street. 
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