The Public Works Department is responsible for the effective and efficient planning, engineering, maintenance, rehabilitation and operation of the municipal road system, solid waste management, water and sanitary infrastructure, recreation facility management and fleet maintenance. Quick Links:
The Public Works Department is responsible for gravel resurfacing, grading and dust control, asphalt patching; sign maintenance/replacement, drainage, bridge work and winter maintenance for 291.8 km. Of these roads 116.7km are HCB (hot mix, or pavement), 63.2 km are LCB (surface treatment/hard-topped) and 111.9 km are gravel surface.
An application must be filled out prior to installing any new entrance. Application forms are available from the Public Works and the Building departments or download the application form from the documents page of this website. Once the application is received, a site visit will be made by the Roads Department to determine the required culvert specifications and process the permit. Pursuant to By-law No. 38-1999, the Corporation will maintain and replace from time to time, as required, all entranceway culverts installed under provisions of the by-law at its cost, except that the Corporation shall not maintain nor replace any culvert which is in excess of the length required by the standards and specifications established for the purpose of this bylaw. The Township will not maintain the driving surface whether it may be stone, asphalt or interlocking brick unless the culvert has to be re-set for the ditch grade and approved by the Public Works Manager or designate. Existing headwalls shall be replaced with culvert extensions to obtain the same surface width.
Pursuant to By-law 19-1999, the reduced load period in the Township of South Stormont begins on the first day of March each and every year and be terminated on the thirty-first day of May in each and every year, unless earlier terminated by a resolution of Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act.
A permit to move loads in excess of weight on South Stormont roads can be obtained from the Public Works Department at a cost of $25.00. Please download a copy of the form from our documents page of this website and submit to the Municipal Office for processing.
Trucks with flashing blue lights are performing winter maintenance. Please give them room to work and pass with caution as visibility may be compromised with blowing snow. If a snowplow stops, it is likely to back up, so please give them lots of room. You can see them, but if you are driving a small car they may not see you if you are following too closely.
The Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Section 181, re: "deposit of snow on roadway states" - NO PERSON SHALL DEPOSIT SNOW OR ICE ON A ROADWAY WITHOUT PERMISSION IN WRITING TO DO SO FROM THE MINISTRY OR THE ROAD AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE ROAD. This means that you cannot leave ridges of snow across the road when you push snow to the other side. The ridges may freeze and become a hazard to drivers. Please be courteous and do not deposit your snow on your neighbour's property.
Current policy states that the Public Works Department will only replace a mailbox if the post, or box has a direct hit from the wing of the Township’s snowplow.
Your valued assistance during the winter season will help the Township of South Stormont Public Works Department provide efficient and economical winter maintenance service.
The Township of South Stormont Public Works Department works very hard to provide safe drinking water to residents. We are very pleased to advise that the newly constructed South Stormont Regional Water Treatment Plant is operational and servicing the residents of Long Sault, Ingleside and surrounding areas. With constant testing by the licensed operators, upgrades of the water systems and careful monitoring we are making every effort to ensure continuous safe drinking water is available.
Under the new Drinking Water Systems Regulation (170/03) water works owners are required to publish an annual report to consumers on water quality. The Township of South Stormont Annual Water Reports are available upon request at the Municipal Office, or can be downloaded from the documents page of this report.
In case of a water emergency, please call 930-3286 for immediate assistance.
Water Consumption Rates:
A new by-law with amended rates is passed each year. Calls for billing inquiries, final reads, water meter problems, low water pressure, loss of water service can be made to The Township of South Stormont Municipal Office at 613-534-8889.
- Travel 9 kms North on County Rd #14 - Turn left (west) on Otto Rd. and continue for 3.5 kms - Turn right (north) on May Rd. and continue for 1.5 kms - Turn left (west) on Trillium Rd. and continue until you reach the landfill
"Free Access" Landfill Site Pass (NO CHARGE)
Each Township household is entitled to a Free Access Landfill Site Pass for the years 2011 - 2014 that will allow the holder access to the Township Landfill Site to dispose of household waste, at no charge, two days each year.
In order to obtain your Landfill Pass, please contact the Township office at 613-534-8889 or email: info@southstormont.ca.
DID YOU KNOW? In the year 2006, 808 tonnes of waste was recycled in the Township of South Stormont, thereby extending the lifespan of our landfill.
Effective August 1, 2005 the Township of South Stormont implemented a two bag limit on all residential households. Additional bags are available for sale at a cost of $1.50 at the following locations: Municipal Office - 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault Crossroads Convenience - St. Andrews Showcase Video - Long Sault Foodland - Ingleside
Additionally, recycle boxes are available for $9.25 and back yard composters are available for $52.00.
The Township of South Stormont and the City of Cornwall have an agreement for residents of South Stormont to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste at the City of Cornwall depot at 2590 Cornwall Centre Road West on the following Wednesdays from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.
2011 Dates May 7, 11 & 25 June 8, 18 & 29 July 6, 16 & 27 August 3, 27 & 31 September 7, 24 & 28 October 12, 19 & 22 November 2, 5 & 9 April 11, 21 & 25, 2012
Closed from December to March
Items accepted at the depot include: Paint: Latex and oil-based Corrosive: Vehicle batteries, drain cleaners Flammable: Lighter fluid, turpentine, gasoline, used oil Toxic: Poisons, bleach, medications, pesticides, cleaning fluids, antifreeze, and full aerosol cans Propane tanks: Both the regular BBQ tanks and the smaller camping type cylinders * NEW * E-Waste (Electronic waste): computers keyboards, monitors, televisions (no wooden console). Remember your fluorescent light bulbs, including the "curly" type.
IMPORTANT
No PCBs, fireworks, flares, ammunition or paint produced prior to 1977 will be accepted.
Do not place paint in the garbage
Hazardous waste generated by industrial, commercial and institutional establishments shall not be accepted.
South Stormont Recycling Brochure
800-265-3915