Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services – and all County buildings – will not be available Good Friday, April 7, and Easter Monday, April 10.
The following is a list of impacted services and closures:
County Administration Buildings
All buildings will be closed.
Health Unit
All branches will be closed. For public health emergencies or hazards, such as outbreaks, food poisoning, meningitis, or rabies, please call our after-hours emergency phone number at 1-877-298-5888.
Heritage and Culture
All museums and Norfolk County Archives will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum’s Easter Eggstravaganza will be held Saturday, April 8. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the Easter Egg hunt begins at 11 a.m. Cost is $5 per child, for youth ages 12 and under.
Public Libraries
All branches will be closed on Good Friday, and Easter Monday. All branches are open with normal operating hours on Saturday with in-person Storytime at the Port Rowan Branch at 11 a.m.
Recreation
Simcoe Recreation Centre, including the Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre and Simcoe Seniors Centre, Delhi Friendship Centre and all County Arenas will be closed Good Friday, and Easter Monday.
The Simcoe Recreation Centre, including the Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre and Simcoe Seniors Centre, will be open Saturday and Sunday. Repairs to hydro at the Recreation Centre, caused by Wednesday’s storm, are still underway, but a generator has temporarily been brought in until they can be completed.
Ride Norfolk
Ride Norfolk will not be in operation both Good Friday, April 7 and Easter Monday, April 10.
ServiceNorfolk
ServiceNorfolk will be closed on Good Friday, and Easter Monday. Residents seeking emergency assistance regarding forestry, parks and facilities, public health, roads, water, sewer, and drainage, can call 1-877-298-5888. For after-hours By-law Enforcement, the public may use the OPP non-emergency line number at 1-888-310-1122.
Transfer Stations
Transfer stations will be closed on Good Friday, and Easter Monday. The transfer stations are open Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waste collection
Waste collection will be delayed for all of Norfolk on Good Friday. Regularly scheduled Friday collection will resume Saturday, April 8. No delays the week of April 10. Residents are encouraged to use the Recycle Coach app for instant access to their area’s collection schedule, personalized reminders, and more. The app is available on the iTunes Store and the Google Play Store, and is free of charge.
All essential and critical services including Fire and Paramedic Services will continue to operate as usual.
