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Notice of Study Commencement: Red Maple Road Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:45 AM
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment StudyRed Maple Road ImprovementsThe Project
The City of Richmond Hill has initiated a study to review the traffic operations and potential road modifications for Red Maple Road. The study area, as shown on the key plan, includes Red Maple Road from High Tech Road to Highway 7.
The corridor is approximately 450 metres long and provides access to Langstaff GO Station on the west side, plus several large commercial retail and restaurant uses via several...
Twickenham Pond Rehabilitation Public Information Centre - March 2, 2020
Posted on Friday, February 14, 2020 02:15 PM
The City of Richmond Hill is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to determine the best means of rehabilitating the Twickenham Stormwater Management Pond (16-4) and three downstream online stormwater management facilities. The study area is shown in the key map. The study will evaluate a range of alternatives to determine the best rehabilitation solution to improve water quality, and mitigate erosion and flooding in the area.
The study is being conducted in accordance...
Richmond Hill’s 0.73% Tax Increase Lowest in GTA
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2020 02:00 PM
Richmond Hill’s 0.73% Tax Increase Lowest in GTA
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council approved a 0.73 per cent tax increase – the lowest in the GTA – at the February 12 meeting. The City’s total 2020 operating budget is $184.5 million, which is an increase of $845,700.
Richmond Hill achieved the low increase while also adding new services such as citywide windrow clearing and Sunday service at the new Oak Ridges library. The City found efficiencies through process improvements, reorganization,...
Council Highlights - February 12, 2020 Meeting
Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 08:30 AM
Richmond Hill Supports Climate Change Actions
Council reaffirmed the importance and need for climate change action and the City’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote resiliency in our city through various initiatives. In collaboration with the community, Richmond Hill is preparing a Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) – a comprehensive look at our community’s energy consumption patterns with the goals of reducing emissions and promoting related economic...
Novel coronavirus remains low risk to community
Posted on Monday, February 03, 2020 09:00 AM
Novel coronavirus remains low risk to communityCity working with health officials to monitor the disease
RICHMOND HILL – With increased public and media attention on the novel coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan, China, Mayor Dave Barrow is reminding residents that the risk here remains low and that now more than ever, it’s important to remember that we value the diversity in our community and to not make assumptions about people or use stereotypes.
Our community centres, as always,...
