A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected. Watershed Conditions: Flows and levels are significantly higher than normal for this time of year across the MVCA jurisdiction due to the continued rain events in June/July. Risks: Watershed dams are being operated to manage the increased flows. These areas are extremely dangerous…
On June 26, 2024, the County of Lanark approved the Township’s new updated Official Plan. The process started in May 2021 and represents the culmination of 18 months of public input. The updated Official Plan brings the Township into compliance with the PPS 2020, only the second such municipality in Lanark County. Some of the more notable advancements include: Clarification of when hydrogeological assessments are required for consent application. No longer required to hydrogeological assessments for multiple consent applications or when…
6th Concession D Lanark Surface Treatment Start date - July 17 Snye Road  Culvert Replacements and Surface Treatment Start date - July 22 Road Side Mowing Start date - Week of July 22 Mill Road, Canning Street North and North Street Milling / Asphalt Removal Start date - July 25 Lanark Village Roads Paving Start date - Aug. 6 *** Please note dates are dependant on weather.***
The Township of Lanark Highlands is pleased to announce the hiring of Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent as the new Chief Administrative Officer. She will begin on Monday, August 12, 2024. Suzanne brings over 20 years of professional experience including strategic long-range planning, project management, fire and emergency services planning , public/stakeholder engagement, transportation systems planning , traffic operations analysis , municipal servicing , land development, and construction administration. For the past two years she has operated her own consult ing business ,…

FLOOD WATCH STATEMENT

Tuesday, 09 July 2024
A Flood Watch Statement indicates that flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood prone areas should prepare.  Weather Forecast: The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are expected to reach Ontario on Wednesday, bringing significant precipitation. The forecast rainfall amounts vary among the weather guidance products at this time. The widespread rainfall amounts will most likely be from 50 mm to 60 mm. Watershed Conditions: Water levels and flows are high across the…
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