Augusta Matters: What’s Happening in Augusta
A Sandy Beach? Not Quite
February 7, 2022The Augusta Township Public Works Department have been working this week to restock our supply of sand for Township roads this winter. Posted August 10, 2021
More Equipment for August Fire Rescue
February 7, 2022Augusta Fire Rescue has purchased 4 new PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirators). These units can be used on medical calls, during the investigation of a fire or a hoarding to provide our firefighters with clean air to breathe in to help protect them from the harmful effects of gases after a fire has been extinguished, … Continue reading “More Equipment for August Fire Rescue”
Culvert Replacements Continue
February 7, 2022The Public Works Department are continuing to replace culverts around the Township. Here’s their collection so far:
Mastic Smear Technique
February 7, 2022The Township’s 2016 Road Needs Study (RNS) recommended that in 2017-2018 the Township should reconstruct Weir Road at a cost of approximately $850K. This study is generically formed recommendations based on calculations and values which in turn give proposed infrastructure work and are meant as guidelines only. Weir Road is a great example for why … Continue reading “Mastic Smear Technique”
Augusta Fire Rescue Dishes Ice Cream and Fire Prevention Tips
February 7, 2022Last week members of our Fire Service attended Creekside Diner’s Ice Cream Stand to provide Ice Cream and fire prevention materials to residents. We are happy to support our community and look forward to the chance to do it again next year!
New Dry Hydrant Installed
February 7, 2022During the rehabilitation of the Kyle Road Bridge the Township installed a new dry hydrant! Adding an additional dry hydrant allows for an additional water source for the fire service in the time of need. This helps Augusta Fire to provide better service to our residents. Thank you to the Public Works Department for your … Continue reading “New Dry Hydrant Installed”
Augusta Celebrates Labour Day
February 7, 2022Congratulations to the North Augusta Recreation Committee and the Farmer’s Market participants for putting together another amazing Labour Day weekend festival once again this year.
Augusta Has a New By-Law Officer
February 7, 2022Augusta Township has joined forces with the Town of Prescott and hired a new By-Law Office. Samantha Hansen will be the looking after By-Law for both Augusta and Prescott and will also be assisting in the Building Department when needed. Samantha has gained experience while working with the City of Ottawa and is looking forward … Continue reading “Augusta Has a New By-Law Officer”
Safe Cycling is Important to Augusta
February 7, 2022On August 25, 2021 the Safe Cycling Event organized by the OPP and Augusta Township took place in the parking lot of the Fire Department in Maitland. The event had over 30 people from all over the Township participating in the activities: 1.The OPP had several officers on site to explain about the ‘rules on … Continue reading “Safe Cycling is Important to Augusta”
What’s in a Sign?
February 7, 2022Over the past year the Public Works staff have been working to replace road signs throughout the Township. The signs are replaced when they are damaged or when the reflectivity is not up to standards.