With the warm weather fast approaching, the Township would like to remind residents that all playground structures and park amenities, including sports fields, skate parks, walking trails (Beaverton Lions Walking Loop and Sunderland Lions Walking Trail), parking lots, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic shelters, splash pads, beaches (including the Beaverton Harbour and pier), boat launch, and boat docks will be closed until further notice.
On March 17, 2020, the Province of Ontario declared a Provincial emergency through the authority granted under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) as a result of COVID-19
The Township of Brock is extending the closure of all our facilities, indoor and outdoor, indefinitely as well as extending the burn ban until further notice, as part of our ongoing efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
In follow up to the Special Council Meeting held today, March 30, Mayor Debbie Bath-Hadden shared the following:
“In light of COVID-19, this afternoon Council approved a number of measures to provide tax relief to residents and local businesses.
In follow up to yesterday’s State of Emergency declaration in the Township of Brock by Mayor Bath-Hadden, residents are asked to note the following information about this declaration:
Today, based on all of the information collected over the last few days from Durham Region, Regional Emergency Control Group, Regional Medical Officer of Health, Durham Emergency Management and in consultation with the Townships Chief Administrative Officer and Fire Chief who is also the head of Emergency Management for the Township, I am declaring a State of Emergency in the Township of Brock.
Please take notice that the Corporation of the Township of Brock will hold a Special Council meeting pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. to amend the procedural by-law to permit electronic participation at Council and Committee meetings.
Public health and safety is the Township of Brock’s top priority as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.
Public health and safety is the Township of Brock’s top priority as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.
At the December 8th, 2018 Public Works and Facilities Committee meeting, Council directed staff from the By-Law and Works Department to prepare a report with recommendations to resolve parking congestion on residential streets, ideas to explore include one-way streets, parking permits, etc.