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December 2022 - Update on the Hwy 35 Bridge Rehabi
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Update from Dillon Consulting Limited on Friday December 16, 2022.
A new update has been posted to the Highway 35 Gull River Bridges Rehabilitation website under 'Project Announcements & News' and can be viewed by visiting: www.Hwy35Bridges.ca
The update provides a revised project schedule. After meeting with utility companies in late summer/fall, they'll require additional time to plan/relocate. Utility relocation is now anticipated to occur sometime in late 2023 and, as a result, bridge construction will shift to 2024 and 2025.
A more detailed update is anticipated to be released on the project website in 2023 following finalization of utility relocation plans, including further information on the recommended design plan, potential impacts and traffic management during construction and project schedule, as well as additional discussion with local business.
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MNRF Activity on the lake week of September 5th 20
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The MNRF had a crew on Shadow Lake last week as apart of their Broad Scale Monitoring Program, monitoring the health of Ontario's inland lake. The project went well and is now completed.
The data will be compiled into a Lake Bulletin and will be available in 6-8 months at this website (2009 and 2016 Lake Bulletins are already posted here) Click Here (gov.on.ca)
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Save the Minden ER
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Help save the Minden Hills Emergency Department. Please show your support on keeping the Minden Hills Emergency Department open.
Sign the Petition: Click Here more information from the Haliburton Highlands Health Services please visit their website. https://www.hhhs.ca/news
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Kawartha Conservation: Water Fund Grant Program
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The below is an email that has been pulled from an email sent to us from Kawartha Conservation.
Im writing to let you know that Kawartha Conservations Water Fund grant program is now accepting applications until April 30th, 2023. The Water Fund is a cost-sharing program that supports landowners in Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region to implement environmental projects by covering up to 50% of the project cost, to a maximum of $4,000. Please see the below information regarding this years funding round and feel free to share among your association.
A number of waterfront and private land projects are eligible, including:
Waterfront erosion control and protection
Waterfront naturalization (tree/shrub/wildflower planting)
Stormwater management methods (rain barrels, rain gardens, French drains)
Septic and well upgrades
Well decommissions
Tree planting
Community Association projects are also eligible (I.e. environmental education initiatives including website updates, brochures, community tree and wildflower planting projects, aquatic plant removal, etc.).
Click here for more information and to apply.
Feel free to reach out at 705-328-2271 x 242 if youd like to schedule a consultation or help with your application.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Danielle
Danielle Marcoux-Hunter
Landowner and Community Support
KAWARTHA CONSERVATION
277 Kenrei Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
Phone 705-328-2271 ext 242
Fax: 705-328-2286
KawarthaConservation.com
The Kawartha Conservation Administration Centre is now open to the public. We strongly encourage scheduling an appointment to ensure an appropriate member of our team is available to meet your business needs. Further information can be obtained by calling the office or visiting our website.
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COKL: Short Term Rental Survey 2022/2023
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COKL Announcement: We're excited to announce that we've launched a Short Term Rental survey to help us evaluate the Short Term Rental industry in Kawartha Lakes.
We need your input! Head over to our Jump In Kawartha Lakes page to learn more about the project and to do the survey. Also, be sure to spread the word to your neighbours (seasonal or all year), we want everyone to have their say!
Click Here
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2022 water levels
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As of Sunday August 14 2022 the Gull river reservoir lakes are filled to normal or slightly higher than normal levels for this date.. The flow rate at Norland is 17.7 cubic metres per second which is at the normal summer range
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The fishing derby is back for 2022!
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After a two year hiatus during the pandemic the 30th annual children's rock bass and sunfish fishing derby will be held on July 16th. Check the fishing derby quicklink and your spring newsletter in early June for more information
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Flow gauge at Norland is repaired
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The gauge that measures the flow rate of the Gull river is back in operation as of Friday 10/15. The flow rate is now 35.5 cubicmetres per second which is a drop from the peak experienced 2 weeks ago of 41.5. This is still high for this time of year however the reservoir lakes upstream are grdaully dropping so we should see further gradual reduction in lake level over the next few weeks.
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Sheltering at the cottage during COVID-19
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Here is an article from FOCA (Federation of Ontario Cottagers Associations) that reminds cottagers that their cottage area usually has reduced capacity (food and medical care) during the off-season. Consider where your health needs can best be met. Click Here and paste the link to your browser to access the article
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COKL: Short Term Rental Regulations Update
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From December 2022 to February 2023 we ran a Short Term Rental survey so that the community could weigh in on Short Term Rentals in Kawartha Lakes. Visit the Short Term Rentals Jump In page to see the survey results and what's next for Short Term Rentals in Kawartha Lakes.
We're hosting a Short Term Rental Public Information Session on Tuesday February 28, 2023 from 4pm to 7pm in the Victoria Room at City Hall in Lindsay. If you can't make it to the first drop-in Public Information Session, there will be a second one on March 6, 2023 from 4pm to 7pm in the Community Room at the Coboconk Service Centre. Drop-in to learn more about the survey results and the new draft By-law! Click Here
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Finding Today's Lake Water Level
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You can now access the Parks Canada (Trent Severn waterway)water level chart for Shadow lake lake any time you want to. To do this access the Water level Quicklink on the home page.
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For Sale - Wanted - Lost or Found
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To have items listed that you have Found or Lost or if you are looking to Buy or Sell an item, consider posting it on our Facebook group page (Shadow Lakes Association Group) or send an email to info@ShadowLakes.on.ca with all the required information and we will add it on the Shadow Lakes website.
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Save Money On Your Cottage Insurance-July 30
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If your property is serviced by the Coboconk Fire Rescue Station on Grandy Road, you may be eligible for reduced insurance premiums. Contact your insurance company to find out if you are eligible. Call Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (705) 324-5731 to ask for a letter you can forward to your insurer stating that the Coboconk Fire Rescue Station has a Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation.
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