Utilities & services

2025 Leak Detection Program - Water Services

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 a portion of the Town's water distribution network in Craigleith throughout the month of October.

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.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Strike Impacts - September 2025

As of November 21, 2025, the parties (Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers – CUPW) have reached agreements in principle but have yet to finalize tentative collective agreements for signing. While they do so, they have agreed that all strike/lockout activity is suspended. For the latest information, please visit canadapost.ca/negotiations.

LAURIN Group Awarded Construction Contract for New Craigleith Fire Hall

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents that the LAURIN Group has been awarded the construction contract for the new Craigleith Fire Hall. The LAURIN Group specializes in institutional, commercial, industrial and multi-family residential projects, and has provided construction services throughout Ontario for companies including GO Transit, Hydro One and Canada Post. Contractors from LAURIN have arrived on site and begun preparation work. 

2025 Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents who are supplied with municipal water that the annual flushing of fire hydrants and watermains is currently underway.

Residents may experience lower water pressure and minor water discolouration while this work is being completed. If you experience water discolouration, please let your faucets run until clarity is restored.

This routine maintenance is carried out in the spring and fall to ensure proper fire hydrant operation and water quality throughout the water distribution system.

Temporary Lane Restriction - Highway 26 - Ending November 1, 2025

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public of ongoing intermittent temporary lane restrictions. These restrictions will be in place at times on Highway 26, approximately 350 metres west of Lakeshore Road East until November 1, 2025. This is to allow contractors to complete the replacement of a concrete box culvert underneath the highway.

WhereHighway 26, 350m west of Lakeshore Road East
WhenAugust 25 to November 1, 2025

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