Notice of Thomas Street Resurfacing Project: October 30, 2023 onwards

At the September 27, 2023 Deseronto Council meeting, Council approval was granted for the Thomas Street Asphalt Resurfacing Project in the amount of $196,783.60. The entire cost of this project will be funded by the Town’s OCIF (Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund) allocation and will complete asphalt resurfacing of Thomas Street  between Pearl Street and St. George Street.

The construction was awarded to Kiley Paving, who will be working with the Deseronto Public Works Department to complete this project. Construction signage has started to be strategically placed in areas that will require signage during construction. The project is estimated to take approximately 10 days (weather dependent) with a start date of October 30, 2023.

We ask the community to exercise caution and plan for delays while the resurfacing project is underway.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact town hall at 613-396-2440.

Public Notice - Proposed 45.0m Communications Tower Site ON7238 DESERONTO

Xplornet Communications has proposed a 45.0m tall steel lite duty lattice style communication tower and related radio equipment on private property at 108 Dundas Street, Deseronto. The proposed structure will enhance internet and data coverage for this area within the Town of Deseronto.

The geographic coordinates for the proposed site are as follows: Latitude: (NAD83) N 440 11’ 45.21” & Longitude: (NAD83) W 770 03’ 33.24”. The facility is proposed on a commercial property and will occupy a ground area of 3m x 3m.

THIS NOTICE serves as an invitation to any interested members of the public to submit comments/ questions to the individuals listed below by SEPTEMBER 7, 2020.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

For more information on the federal process pertaining to these installations please contact the local ISED office at: ic.spectrumenod-spectredeno.ic@canada.ca OR Tel: 1-855-465-6307.

Direct Comments to:
FORBES BROS LTD:
Cyrus Ghassabeh Suite 130,
482 South Service Rd E
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2X6
Tel: (905) 808-0073
Fax: (888) 622-4939
Email: cghassabeh@forbesbrosltd.ca

Public Notice (As published in the Napanee Beaver)

Notice to Vicinity Residents from Forbes Bros.

New Public Works Garage

Site preparation is underway for the new Public Works building going in west of the Water and Wastewater Facility on the south side of Water St.

New Municipal Infrastructure Announcement

The Town of Deseronto is pleased to announce that we were able to secure significant government funding to assist with the construction of a new Public Works building. This additional building will assist in streamlining our municipal offerings and will improve on service delivery. The new building will be located at the north west corner, within the fenced area at the water and wastewater facility on Water Street.

The Public Works and Water and Wastewater Departments work collaboratively on many projects within our community and this move will help to provide further options to find shared improvements and efficiencies while offering consolidation of our outside services.

Construction has begun with full project completion expected by early 2020.

Council and staff will continue to review and plan for the best use of the existing site while we transition to the new facility throughout the new year.

For further details or if you have any questions, please call Town Hall at 613-396-2440.

North sidewalk Dundas St. between Mill and St. George Sts. CLOSED

The North side of Dundas sidewalk between Mill St. and St. George St. is closed for construction.

The sidewalk on the north side of Dundas St. between Mill St. and George St. is closed for construction. It will be closed for about a week while construction is completed. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

College St. Closed until 6 pm September 5th, 2019.

The final topcoat of asphalt has been applied to College St. Public Works and Gordon Barr Construction request that residents do not use College St. until 6 pm. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Crosswalk Installation Completed.

Public Works staff have completed the installation of the new crosswalk at Main and Centre. Council is pleased to be able to provide this improvement with the help of the Province through a Main Street Revitalization Grant.  As part of a larger commitment to accessibility, revitalization and safety. This project features:

• Light green day glow advisory signs for the crosswalk, 25 meters ahead of the crosswalk as a warning to drivers and cyclists.

• Foot sense pads have been embedded in the sidewalk as a tell for those with visual or hearing issues to improve accessibility .

• A push button on each side of the crosswalk that activates the two white crosswalk signs to light up, as this will alert oncoming traffic.

Council and staff have been working collaboratively with the OPP to implement various traffic calming measures and safety features in and around Town. Council has made safety one of their key priorities and will continue to work towards finding the right coverage for our Community.

New Speed Sign installed

New speed sign has been installed for your convenience near Centennial Park.

Deseronto Road Line Painting

The Town of Deseronto continues to make improvements to the things we use most in Town. Like our roads. Today and over the next while please watch for and give way to the line painting crews as they improve our streets. Thank-you.

Build Deseronto Highlights

✓  Water and Sewer Plant Upgrades have been completed – The new facilitity has a state-of-the-art system capable of handling the development needs of our community

✓  College Street Rehabilitation – This includes replacement of old water mains, installation of proper storm drainage and resurfacing of the road. The call for tenders is due June 19th and we will have further information about when construction will start after the contractor is selected.

✓  Main Street Revitalization – Improvements to include a digital communication sign, Town Hall façade improvements, a pedestrian crossing, hanging flower baskets, a bike rack, Gazebo lighting and benches and new trees.

✓  Update from Hospital Foundation New Medical Centre - The site has been excavated; footings and foundations poured; floor and exterior walls constructed, and interior walls framed. Roof will be completed and the interior space sheltered from the elements. Shingling of the roof and installing siding, windows and doors will be the next priority. Plumbing and electrical will be carried out concurrently with the finish carpentry. Ground leveling, landscaping and paving will be done as the final phase of the project. They expect that the site will be completed by mid-August at the latest.

✓  Communications and Community Events Coordinator – Hiring a Part-time person to plan and promote events and recreation programs for the Community in conjunction with a proposed new Culture and Recreation Committee.