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Posted Tuesday, 21 November, 2023

The Region of Waterloo intends to pass a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges, which includes new fees and charges, as well as amendments and/or removal of existing fees and charges. Some of the changes included in the by-law are for transit services, waste management services, airport services, cultural services, seniors’ services and paramedic services.
The by-law will be considered at the Regular Council Meeting, where the Final 2024 Budget approval will also occur,...

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Posted Monday, 20 November, 2023

The Region of Waterloo has undertaken a planning study for Scheifele Bridge in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act following the approved process for Schedule ‘C’ projects under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. This project addresses the deteriorated condition of Scheifele Bridge while accommodating the current and future needs of the bridge and roadway. The study investigated alternatives for widening and reconstructing the current...
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Posted Tuesday, 14 November, 2023

Share your comments with us as we continue to plan for the rehabilitation of the West Montrose Covered Bridge.
Open house and survey
We’re hosting an in-person open house on November 22, 2023 from 6:30–9:00 p.m. at the West Montrose United Church, 42 Covered Bridge Drive, West Montrose, to share our latest updates and answer any questions. 
You can also share your comments with us through a survey posted at engagewr.ca/west-Montrose between November...

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Posted Thursday, 09 November, 2023

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo is looking to convert the temporary cycling facilities introduced through a pilot project in 2019 in Waterloo and Kitchener, to permanent facilities, and further expand the cycling network. This project looked at cycling facilities along King Street North, University Avenue, Erb Street, Bridgeport Road, and Caroline Street. 
Following a feasibility study, evaluation of the alternatives, consideration of community and stakeholder...

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Posted Friday, 03 November, 2023

About the project We are removing and upgrading storm sewers in this area to allow for additional storm water capacity. 
Timing This construction will take three weeks to complete, starting November 13 to approximately December 1.   
Closures Fountain Street South at Shantz Hill Road will be closed to through traffic.
Detours The following detours will be in place:
D1 – South on King St. to the 401 West
D2 – Eagle St. to Hespeler...

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