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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study - Bala Falls Bridge Improvements

Bala Falls Bridge Improvements
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
Notice of Online Public Engagement

Background

The Township of Muskoka Lakes is commencing an environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act to identify the preferred method of improvement for the Bala Falls Road Bridge. The Bala Falls Road Bridge crosses the south channel of the outlet from Lake Muskoka into the Moon River in the Village of Bala. The bridge is in fair to poor condition, with inadequate...

Muskoka Lakes Public Library Branches Re-Open

Habitat Launches Virtual Fundraising Event in Support of Bala Build Project

Via Habitat for Humanity Media Release - Habitat for Humanity Launches First Virtual Fundraiser: Builds in Motion

Habitat for Humanity Launches First Virtual Fundraiser:  Builds in Motion

Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North begins fundraising for 2 homes in Bala

Muskoka, October 5, 2020 – Through shelter, they empower. Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North is proud to launch the organization’s first ever virtual fundraising event, Builds in Motion.  The impact...

Media Release - Township Accepting Applications for Second Intake of COVID-19 Community Relief Fund

Muskoka Lakes – As part of the municipality’s continuing efforts to support the community, the Township of Muskoka Lakes Council approved a COVID-19 Community Relief Fund Program at their meeting on July 15, 2020.

The Township reviewed a first intake of applications and distributed $24,000 in funding to six community organizations to assist with COVID-19 related needs. A second intake for applications is now open until November 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

“It is important that we continue...

Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation to Start in September

Via District of Muskoka Media Release: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation to Start in September

Construction Update

Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation to Start in September
Expect Full and Overnight Road Closures with Detour in Effect

September 8, 2020 (Muskoka, ON) – The Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes is scheduled for required maintenance this fall – a two-week full road closure and nightly bridge closures...