News and Notices

April Recreation, Parks, and Facilities update

About Severn’s Recreation, Parks and Facilities department

Severn has started on an exciting journey to enhance recreational opportunities for our community. We want to transform Severn into a vibrant hub of activity where residents of all ages can engage in quality programs while enjoying our indoor and outdoor spaces.

Staff profile

Stephanie Van Luven joined Severn earlier this year as the department's first Recreation Programmer. With over a decade of experience in recreation, Stephanie brings passion and...

Notice of road closure for Cumberland Road on April 25

Notice of temporary road closure

Cumberland Road (east of Bayou Road to west of Beachview Avenue) will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for pump station maintenance. 

There will be no through access in the noted area (roadway and sidewalks) during the closure. A detour will be available via Beachview Avenue to Bell Avenue to Bayou Road. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Public Works department. 

Staff contact

Wendy Dewey
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 

Water restrictions in effect for Bass Lake Woodlands subdivision

Township of Severn is committed to providing the highest quality of drinking water possible to our residents. To support continued service, we will be constructing two new wells for the Bass Lake Water Supply and Distribution system, with work starting on April 22, 2024. We anticipate that the work will be completed by June 3, 2024. Notices were hand-delivered to affected properties during the week of April 8 to 12. 

About the project

The project involves decommissioning the two current wells and...

Trent Severn Waterway shares Public Safety Notice for Lock 42

Increased water flow at Lock 42 - Couchiching

Parks Canada advises that due to higher-than-normal water levels on Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching, the discharge valves at Lock 42 – Couchiching, near Washago, will be opened on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

This operation will immediately increase the water levels and flows between Lock 42 - Couchiching and the channel below the Severn River.

The public is advised to stay well clear of this area in the channel above and below the lock due to the unsafe high...

Council approves Severn's first Economic Development Strategy

Township of Severn is excited to announce the completion of our first Economic Development Strategy. Council identified the need for an economic strategy as part of their 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan to enhance our capacity to attract and retain businesses. This project was funded in part by a $25,000 grant received from Ontario's Rural Economic Development (RED) program. 

The completed strategy will enable Council, partners, the local business community, and stakeholders to work together to champion...