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Notice of Road Closure - Somerset Crescent and Fern Avenue
Posted on Friday, February 24, 2017 09:00 AM
To facilitate the installation of new municipal services and road reconstruction for the new subdivision on the north west corner of 16th Avenue and Bayview Avenue by Corsica Development Inc., a closure of Somerset Crescent and Fern Avenue is scheduled as follows:
Somerset Crescent
from 7 a.m. Monday, February 27 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017
and
Fern Avenue
from 7 a.m. Monday, April 10 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017
Through traffic is provided.
Access to local properties and emergency traffic will...
Richmond Hill’s Job Growth is on the Rise
Posted on Friday, February 24, 2017 07:45 AM
Richmond Hill’s Job Growth is on the Rise
Contact: Gwen Manderson, Director of Strategic Initiatives, 905-771-5483, gwen.manderson@richmondhill.ca
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill continues to be a preferred destination in attracting exceptional business leaders and talent. According to data from the 2016 Richmond Hill Employment Survey, Richmond Hill’s employment growth of 2,230 new jobs (or 3.4 per cent) between mid-2015 and mid-2016 surpasses the regional average of 3.1 per cent, as well as the...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, February 13, 2017 02:30 PM
Planning for the 2018 Municipal Election is Underway in Richmond Hill
Council received a report regarding the next municipal election, which takes place on Monday, October 22, 2018. The report notes changes to the election calendar as a result of amendments to the Municipal Elections Act. Most notably for those interested in running in the next election, a shortened nomination period will run from May 1 to July 28, 2018. Council also approved the 2018 election strategy, which includes the use of...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, January 30, 2017 01:15 PM
Richmond Hill Continues to Invest in the Community
In support of the significant contribution of local community and cultural organizations, whose initiatives enhance the quality of life and cultural vibrancy within our community, Council approved $49,870 to fund 21 project applications under the Community and Cultural Grant Program (CCGP). Through an application process, the CCGP provides funding to community and cultural organizations, as well as individual artists, whose programs, services...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2016 01:30 PM
Integrated Asset Management Planning
Town staff presented Richmond Hill’s first Asset Management Plan of which will help identify and implement the most cost-effective approach to maintaining infrastructure at levels required for the long-term benefit of residents. Richmond Hill’s many assets include $1.85 billion in infrastructure assets and an additional $87.6 million in Environmental Assets. The largest asset classes are the Roadway System ($618.1 million), Buildings ($436.2 million) and the...
