Utilities & services

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that sidewalk inspections are scheduled to be conducted throughout the Town beginning before the end of June.

The inspections will be completed utilizing golf cart-mounted sensing technology by CleanCrete Cutting. The sensors identify trip hazards, cracks and other obstructions on sidewalks and walkways. Inspections will be taking place on priority and secondary sidewalks. Deficiencies will be marked with paint and repairs are expected to begin in mid August.

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that Watermark Solutions Limited will be completing a comprehensive Leak Detection Survey of the Town's water distribution network. Work will begin in Lora Bay and progress eastward through June and July.

The survey will pinpoint leaks on water transmission, distribution and service pipelines, including hydrants, valves and curbstops. The data collected will be used to assist the Town's Water Department in fixing watermain and service leaks to eliminate water loss.

Please Note: This article original identified the date for the lane restriction as Monday, June 15. Work was unable to proceed on this date due to weather and conditions. The work has been rescheduled for Friday, June 19. The article has been updated to reflect this change.

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public of an upcoming temporary lane restriction. The restriction is scheduled to be in place at 4 Arthur Street West in Thornbury from June 15-30, 2026. This is to allow EPCOR to complete a hydro pole installation.

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The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public of an upcoming temporary lane restriction. The restriction is scheduled to be in place on Slabtown Road at Bridge 15, approximately 235 meters west of Grey Road 13, from June 8-24, 2026.

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents that annual watering restrictions come into effect on June 1, 2026. The restrictions will remain in place until September 1, 2026. Under Stage 1 of the restrictions, the following rules apply:

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public of an upcoming virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) that has been scheduled regarding upgrades to the Thornbury Water Treatment Plant.

On behalf of the Town of The Blue Mountains, Arcadis has completed the design and engineering for construction and installation of a new treated effluent outfall pipe for the Thornbury Wastewater Treatment Plant. 

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public of an upcoming temporary lane restriction. The restriction is scheduled to be in place at 53 Bruce Street South in Thornbury on May 26, 2026. This is to allow Arnott Construction to complete a water service upgrade.

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The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public of an upcoming temporary road closure. Grey Road 40 will be closed from Grey Road 13 to Grey Road 7, with no through traffic permitted between The Blue Mountains - Euphrasia Townline and 3rd Line D. The closure is expected to be in effect from May 27 to July 5. This closure is to allow Grey Country to complete culvert work.