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RFP PW2012-4 (pdf)
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Request for Proposal PW2012-4 to submit price tender(s)/quotation(s) for operated equipment and trucks, as well as manual labour persons. The deadline for submissions is 3 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012. For details, please see RFP PW2012-4 (pdf).
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RFP PW2012-3 (pdf)
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Request for Proposal PW2012-3 to submit price quotation for liquid Dust Suppresant. The deadline for submissions is 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. For details, please see RFP PW2012-3 (pdf).
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RFP PW2012-2 (pdf)
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Request for Proposal PW2012-2 for placment of granular material on township roads and/or for delivering granular to construction sites. The deadline for submissions is 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. For details, please see RFP PW2012-2 (pdf).
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RFP PW2012-1 (pdf)
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Request for Proposal PW2012-1 for street sweeping within the Township of Rideau Lakes
The deadline for submissions is 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. For details, please see RFP PW2012-1 (pdf).
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Residents' Email List: if you wish to be added to our residents' email list for updates throughout the year, please email michelle@twprideaulakes.on.ca
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The Delta Pilot |
The January/February edition of the Delta Pilot (newsletter about not-for-profit and charitable events taking place in Delta) is now available. You can read the Delta Pilot, Vol.2, No.1 (300K PDF file)
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Heart Month
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At the Regular Meeting of Council held Monday December 19th, Council Proclaimed February 2012 as Heart Month in the Township of Rideau Lakes
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National Sweater Day and Earth Hour
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Council passed a resolution supporting February 9th, 2012 as National Sweater Day and March 31st, 2012 between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. as Earth Hour. See the resolution for details.
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Changes to the Ontario Buidling Code
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There are a number of important changes to the 2006 Ontario Building Code taking effect on January 1, 2012.
See the Changes to the 2006 Ontario Building Code Page for details.
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New Cycling Routes
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Five new cycling routes, prepared by the Township's Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, have been posted to the Cycling Routes Page.
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Sunday Waste Collection
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Each summer the Township provides a Sunday depot service for islanders to dispose of their garbage and recycling at local boat launches. In 2011 this Sunday service expanded to include ALL residents in the Township (households only).
See the Sunday Waste and Recycling Depot Page for full details
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Culvert Screens
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The Roads Department asks that if you see a culvert screen plugged, do not remove the screen. Please contact the Office to report it. It's easier for Staff to clear the screen than it is to clear the culvert. If you remove the screen, the beavers get right in the culvert and plug the end of it. When the screen is removed it makes the beaver's job easier and our job harder. Culverts are being checked regularly. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Thanks to our Volunteers
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Council would like to Thank the numerous people who commit their time and
effort in Volunteering for the many Committees and Projects within Rideau
Lakes Township. You, as a Volunteer show everyday through your actions,
that you truly care about the area in which you live. Volunteering can be
very time consuming or may be just a few minutes here and there, but every
time someone takes the time to lend a hand, it is reducing the work load for
everyone involved. Council would like to say Thank You for your time,
energy, knowledge, generous support and for enriching the Community in which
you live and the Township of Rideau Lakes as a whole.
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Free Electronic Recyling (PDF)
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As of Saturday April 16th, 2011 the Portland Landfill Site now accepts electronic waste year round, free of charge. A bin has been placed on site for electronic recycling. Such items as computers, printers, telephones (including cell phones), fax machines, televisions, vcr/dvd players, digital cameras, video cameras, stereos/radios and cd players.
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Flag Contest Winner
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In 2010 a contest was held to design a flag for the township. Ginny Okum created the winning entry - click here to see it.
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The Daffodil Project
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The township is looking to become The Daffodil Capital of Ontario by 2015. click here to see how you can help.
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Official Plan Review 2011
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Official Plan Update Draft Released. Council has released a Draft Official Plan as a result of the mandatory 5 Year Review of the Township's Official Plan. Read the draft document, review background reports, and learn more about the public consultation strategy. See the Official Plan Update Page.
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Child Tax Credit Program
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Parents may claim tax credits for their children through both the Federal and Provincial Governments' Child Tax Credit Programs for their children’s active participation in the Rideau Lakes Day Camp, Swim Lessons and/or Rideau Rippers Sport Camp programs. To request a receipt, please contact Sue Dunfield at 1-800-928-2250 or 613-928-2251 or email susan@twprideaulakes.on.ca
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Winter Plow Routes
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A listing of the winter plow routes has been posted to the Roads Page |
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Elgin Seniors Development Accepting Tenant Applications
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The Township of Rideau Lakes, along with its County, Provincial, and Federal funding partners, is currently constructing a 12 unit housing development in the village of Elgin devoted only to seniors over the age of 60. Tenant applications will be accepted starting on December 1, 2010. For details see the Elgin Seniors Housing Page |
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Highway 15 Petition
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The Township has created a petition to request the Ontario Government to use the 2007 design plans for the Crosby intersection on Highway 15 which offers considerably improved the level of visibility and safety to our residents crossing over Highway 15 than does the current Ministry of Transport proposal. Print the petition, sign it and bring it to the township office or send it directly to Steve Clark, our local MPP. See the Highway 15 Petition.
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Eyeglasses Recycling
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The Township of Rideau Lakes is partnering with the Elgin Lions Club and Westport Lions Club to recycle your old eyeglasses to provide recycled eyewear free of charge to people in developing countries. For more info see the Eyeglasses Recycling Page. |
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Poisonous Weeds
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The Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip are both poisonous plants and should be avoided. For info about these see: poisonous-weeds.pdf (400K PDF) |
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Transportation Initiative
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The Township of Rideau Lakes has been approved as a pilot project for a
transportation program in partnership with Every Kid in Our Communities of
Leeds Grenville. Anyone who requires transportation - to a doctor's
appointment, to visit friends/family, for an after school drive home or even
to go shopping, Lanark Transportation Association will provide this for you
- BUT - you must call and reserve your ride 72 hours in advance - and there
is a minimal fee for this service. Please call 1-877-445-5777 for more
information and to book your transportation requirements.
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Newboro & Portland Harbour Plans |
The Newboro and Portland Harbour Redevelopment Plans are available for viewing on the: Newboro and Portland Harbour Plans Page
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Waste Pickup - All Roads |
We've posted a list of all the roads in the Township, showing the waste collection day for each road. See the Waste Collection Days: Full Road List page
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Highway 15 Recommendation |
Council has passed a recommendation that the Ministry of Transport revert to their original 2007 plan for the section of Highway 15 where it intersects with County Road 42. The original 2007 plan would have considerably improved the level
of visibility and safety to our residents crossing over Highway 15, the current plan does not. Council also requested that local residents who have an interest in this intersection, directly send a letter to the Honourable Jim Bradley, Ontario Minister of Transportation. For details see: Highway 15 Recommendation Page
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Weekly Road Grading Report |
The Township of Rideau Lakes has initiated a new program of posting a report showing the grading status of Township gravel roads. The report will be posted every week to the Road Information Page.
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Bag Tags |
Everyone must purchase bag tags for curbside pickup of household garbage (1 tag per bag). All tags must be visible to ensure pickup. If the driver cannot easily see the tag, the bag may be left behind. Tags may be purchased for $2.00 each (no tax) in sheets of 5. Bag tags have no expiry date if they have been purchased (bag tags reading “curbside collection only” $2.00, do not expire).
For a listing of bag tag locations see the Bag Tags page.
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Septic Reinspection Program |
the 2008 to 2012 schedule for the Septic Reinspection Program has been posted. See the Septic Reinspection Program page.
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Well Water Testing |
Well water testing is not a municipal function - however you may drop off your well water
samples at any one of several public health facilities. For more information see the Information Bulletin
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Adopt-A-Road |
The Township has established an Adopt-A-Road program as a public service program for volunteers to pick up litter along Township road right-of-ways. For more information see the Adopt-A-Road Page
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Building Inspector's Code of Conduct |
The Code of Conduct for Township Building Officials has been posted to the Development Services Department section. For details see the Building Inspector's Code of Conduct
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Does Your House have Working Fire Alarms? |
In Ontario approximately 70 percent of fire deaths occur in homes that are
not protected by working smoke alarms. If you do not have smoke alarms in your home, install them today. If you do have smoke alarms, test them regularly to ensure they work. For more information see the Fire Alarm News Page.
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Open Air Burning |
Please be advised that the Township has a new Open Air Burning By-Law, which does not allow burning during the day between 8 am to 6 pm (with the exception of campfires, defined as a fire 2'x2'x2'), during Fire Season (April 1 to October 31).
From November 1 to March 31, you may burn in the daytime, with a permit as long as you follow the rest of the regulations.
To check fire conditions you may call the Fire Condition Hotline at 613-928-2251, Ext. 600 or 1-800-928-2250, Ext. 600; this line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Information about this as well as Burning Regulations and Burning Permits can be found on the Fire Page.
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West Nile Virus |
For the latest information about the West Nile Virus in our area, please view the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health District Health Unit's West Nile Virus Page (note, this link will take you off the Township of Rideau Lakes website)
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Health Related News |
For the latest information on health issues, please view the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health Unit Website (note, this link will take you off the Township of Rideau Lakes website)
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