Media Releases

October 6, 2017 (Bracebridge, ON) --  Echo Lake Road (Muskoka Road 51) in the Township of Lake of Bays will be fully closed from October 18 – 30, 2017 for structural bridge rehabilitation.
The Echo Lake Bridge is a single-span concrete solid slab bridge structure over the mouth of the Kawpakwakog River, 4.2 kilometers east of Muskoka Road 117.   To accommodate pedestrian traffic, a pedestrian walkway will be available on weekends, during the full road...
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October 5, 2017 (Bracebridge, ON) -- The District will host a public consultation meeting on Thursday, October 12 to provide an update on the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process underway related to Muskoka Road 15 (Santa's Village Road) Improvements.    
The meeting will include a summary report of the public comments received, a presentation on the Consultant’s recommendations, and overview of next steps in the project decision making process...
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WATERMAIN FLUSHING NOTICE:   BRACEBRIDGE, GRAVENHURST, HUNTSVILLE, BALA, BAYSVILLE, PORT CARLING, MACTIER, PORT SEVERN
October 5, 2017 (Bracebridge, ON) -- As part of our regular maintenance program, the District’s Public Works Department will be conducting watermain flushing utilizing hydrants from October 5 to November 10, 2017.  This maintenance improves the quality and service of the water system and ensures the proper operation of hydrants. ...
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The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently reviewing the size and composition of District Council and has retained Andrew Sancton Consulting to support the review process.  An Interim Report with background research and preliminary analysis is completed and available for review at: https://muskoka.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/30330 . Council is very interested in hearing feedback from the public and will host a Public Consultation Session this Thursday, October...
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Full Closure - White’s Falls Road (Muskoka Road 34) - Township of Georgian Bay
White's Falls Road (Muskoka Road 34) in the Township of Georgian Bay (between Trillium Lane and Arts Lane) will be fully closed beginning October 10, 2017 for 5 weeks, to replace aging twin culverts.
The existing infrastructure has deformed and has been temporary supported with steel beams and jack posts.  Deterioration has occurred and this project is mandatory to reduce the...
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