Public Notice April 2, 2025
The Municipal Office, at 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, will remain closed on Wednesday, April 2, and Thursday, April 3, 2025, due to ongoing service disruptions resulting from limited internet and phone communications.
A Significant Weather Event declaration remains in effect for North Kawartha as cleanup efforts continue, and potential weather forecasts show freezing rain. The Public Works Department is clearing roads in priority order and cautions that some Township roads may be reduced to one lane.
Power outages persist across many areas. Residents are urged to stay away (10 metres) from downed power lines even if they do not appear to be live. Report power line damage to Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.
9-1-1 is for emergencies. To contact Hydro One, call 1-800-434-1235 or text ‘WATTS’ for updates. Information on Hydro One outage alerts can be found at https://www.hydroone.com/power-outages-and-safety/outage-tools
Warming Centres: North Kawartha Community Centre at 340 McFadden Road (open until 9:00 p.m.) and North Kawartha Public Library – Apsley Branch- 175 Burleigh Street
Storm Debris
Peterborough County residents may drop off brush free until April 14th at the following Public Works Depots:
· Douro – 713 County Road 4 · Millbrook – 1111 County Road 10· Centreline – 1275 County Road 24
· Havelock – 649 County Road 46· Buckhorn – 2467 County Road 36
Please place brush in designated areas and follow signage at each Depot.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Stay safe, North Kawartha!
Declaration of a Significant Weather Event
A significant weather event is defined as an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose significant danger to the users of the Township road network.
The Township of North Kawartha wants to be clear to our residents that a declaration of a significant weather event only addresses the timelines and does not reduce the level of service provided by our Roads Department. The declarations primary objective is to notify the residents of North Kawartha, that due to the current forecasted conditions, caution needs to be exercised when travelling on Township Maintained roads and drive accordingly based on road conditions until the roads have been properly serviced by the sanders.
Public Notice: Reduced Load Restrictions in Effect Starting March 10, 2025
Starting March 10, 2025, reduced load restrictions will be in effect for all Township of North Kawartha roads.
Reduced load restrictions are applied each spring during the thaw when the road network is most vulnerable to help prevent permanent damages to pavement and surface treated roads.
While in the reduced load restrictions are in place, vehicles are restricted to load limits of 5 tonnes per axle.
Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.
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The Municipal Office, at 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, will remain closed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 and Thursday, April 3, 2025, due to ongoing service disruptions resulting from limited internet and phone communications.
A Significant Weather Event declaration remains in effect for North Kawartha as cleanup efforts continue, and potential weather forecasts show freezing rain. The Public Works Department is clearing roads in priority order and cautions that some Township roads may be reduced to one lane.
Power outages persist across many areas. Residents are urged to stay away (10 metres) from downed power lines even if they do not appear to be live. Report power line damage to Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235.
9-1-1 is for emergencies. To contact Hydro One, call 1-800-434-1235 or text ‘WATTS’ for updates. Information on Hydro One outage alerts can be found at https://www.hydroone.com/power-outages-and-safety/outage-tools
Warming Centres:
· North Kawartha Community Centre at 340 McFadden Road (open until 9:00 p.m.)
· North Kawartha Public Library – Apsley Branch- 175 Burleigh Street
Storm Debris
Peterborough County residents may drop off brush free until April 14th at the following Public Works Depots:
· Douro – 713 County Road 4
· Millbrook – 1111 County Road 10
· Centreline – 1275 County Road 24
· Havelock – 649 County Road 46
· Buckhorn – 2467 County Road 36
Please place brush in designated areas and follow signage at each Depot.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Stay safe, North Kawartha!
Due to ongoing hydro, telephone, and internet service disruptions, the Municipal Office at 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley will be closed on Monday, March 31, 2025.
The North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC) at 340 McFadden Road, Apsley, is open as a warming station until 9:00 PM. Please note that telephone and internet services are unavailable, and all ice surface activities and rentals have been cancelled.
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