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Cobb's Lake Bridge Closing for Rehabilitation Work

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 10:24 AM

Press Release

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Cobb’s Lake Bridge Closing for Rehabilitation Work

L’Orignal, March 12, 2024 – The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the "UCPR") wish to advise residents that the Cobb’s Lake Bridge rehabilitation project will begin on March 25, 2024. The bridge will be closed to traffic for the duration of the work, which is expected to last until fall 2024.

The bridge is located along County Road 2 (Russell Road) east of Bourget, near the Prescott and Russell Recreational...

Watershed Conditions: Water Safety Statement - March 8, 2024

Posted on Friday, March 08, 2024 09:57 AM

WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

March 8th, 2024

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting mild weather with the potential of 20 to 40 mm of rainfall beginning Saturday and carrying over into Sunday. The rain may mix with snow by Sunday evening. Temperatures are expected to return to below zero late Sunday evening.

Environmental Conditions: Snowmelt due to warmer temperatures, combined with anticipated rainfall may result in increased water levels and flows in rivers,...

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Update on the Prescott and Russell Residence Redevelopment Project

Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2024 09:10 AM

NEWS RELEASE

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L’Orignal, March 6, 2024 – The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the “UCPR”) would like to share an update on the Prescott and Russell Residence Redevelopment Project. The move, originally scheduled for spring 2024, is now scheduled for fall 2024.

Under construction since winter 2021, the new Prescott and Russell Residence is in the heart of the Town of Hawkesbury, close to the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital. The completion of this new building is...

Waste Collection Update 2024

Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 03:48 PM

The year 2024 brings certain changes to the waste collection system. Notably, as of April 1, 2024, the Township's waste collection will be provided by the company GRS Sanitation Inc. The change of contractor brings two important logistical changes:

  • The residential collection schedule will remain the same, with the exception of certain additional holidays. During a public holiday, the collection will be delayed by one day.
  • Collection trucks equipped with a mechanical arm will be gradually phased in...

Waste Collection Update - March 1, 2024

Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 01:30 PM

Dear residents of the Township,

The year 2024 brings certain changes to the waste collection system.

Firstly, we would like to remind you that the Township no longer ensures the collection of residential recyclable materials. Since October 1, 2023, this service has been managed by the non-profit organization Circular Materials. The local contractor providing this collection, Cool Containers, is responsible for responding to any questions and comments regarding residential recycling collection.

In...