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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Jack Young Civic Award. Nominations will be accepted by the Region until 4 pm. on November 15, 2024. The Jack Young Civic Award was established by Waterloo Regional Council to recognize the person in Waterloo Region who best exemplifies the high standards of political and civic life exhibited by Jack A. Young - the first Chairman of the Region of Waterloo - during his years of public service. It is a uniquely Region of Waterloo award that...
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The Region of Waterloo is updating the Water Supply Strategy to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable drinking water supply for Waterloo Region through to 2051. The study area for this project is the Integrated Urban System, which supplies drinking water to Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and some communities in North Dumfries, Wilmot, and Woolwich. This complex system consists of over 80 groundwater wells and a supply from the Grand River.
The Water Supply Strategy Update is...
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Project update As part of the Cedar Creek Road and Trussler Road roundabout project, we will be moving into stage 3 of construction on September 14, 2024. This requires a full closure of the intersection to complete surface asphalt paving and permanent line painting of the new roundabout.  
Timing  This intersection will be fully closed on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.
On Monday, September 16, the intersection will reopen to westbound...
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Project update As part of the Fountain Street and Maple Grove Road roundabout project, we will be moving into stage 3 of construction on September 14, 2024. This requires a full closure of the intersection to remove temporary traffic signals and install pavement markings for the new roundabout.
Timing  This intersection will be fully closed starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, September 13 until 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 15.
On Monday, September 16 the intersection...
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Highway 401 ramp to Pinebush Road/Eagle Street About the project The Region of Waterloo will be repairing the asphalt and replacing the manhole collars on Hespeler Road from the Highway 401 ramps to Pinebush Road/Eagle Street, including the intersection. We are also adding a multi-use trail on the east side of Hespeler Road.
Timing  Construction will be completed in stages starting September 16, 2024 through to October 4, 2024. 
Lane restrictions There will...
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