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Norfolk County is creating a Facilities Master Plan to better manage and improve its buildings and spaces. As the County works to use resources wisely and handle finances carefully, it is important for the community to get involved and share their thoughts.

Norfolk County Economic Development is pleased to announce the launch of its Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) online survey, aimed at gathering valuable insights from local business owners and operators. The survey is part of the County’s ongoing efforts to support the growth and sustainability of the local business community.

Registration for Norfolk County’s Fall and Winter Recreation programs opens on Tuesday, September 17, at noon. The Recreation Program Guide provides details about the wide variety of programs, including swimming, sports, fitness, arts, dancing, and music, designed to accommodate residents of all ages and abilities.

As Norfolk County is gearing up for the highly anticipated Friday the 13th event in Port Dover this Friday, staff are prioritizing safety to ensure residents and visitors have a memorable experience.

Starting this week, Norfolk County staff will be performing routine fall maintenance on the water mains throughout the County. This essential process helps maintain the quality and reliability of the water system by removing sediment and buildup from inside the pipes.

Norfolk County is inviting residents to participate in shaping the County’s future by providing input on the prioritization of services and investments for the upcoming year. Council and staff will consider all ideas, comments, and suggestions as part of the 2025 budget process. 

Effective immediately, the 4th Concession Road Bridge, situated between Highway 59 and East Quarter Line Road, is permanently closed.  

Norfolk County enthusiastically announces securing $16.5 million from the first round of the Province of Ontario’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund to assist with Norfolk’s infrastructure demands and allow for future growth.

This landmark investment represents the single largest provincial transfer payment in Norfolk County’s history and is a testament to the power of positive relationship-building and strategic collaboration.

The Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund will provide $970 million to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate, and expand drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.

Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services – and all County buildings – will not be available or open on Labour Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.

Norfolk County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day by lowering the flags at Governor Simcoe Square in Simcoe to half-mast on Friday, August 30, at 1 p.m. Community members are welcome to attend this important observance. The flags will stay at half-mast until Sunday, September 1.

International Overdose Awareness Day aims to create a better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and foster changes that reduce the harms associated with drug use.

The 125th Annual Conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) was held from August 18 to August 21 in Ottawa, and Norfolk County officials are pleased to report significant progress in advocating for local priorities.

Starting Friday, August 23 at 12 p.m., residents can register for Norfolk’s Fall Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events.  

The Delhi Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre invites tractor enthusiasts to participate in a vintage tractor drive through Norfolk on Saturday, August 24. This event offers a unique opportunity to showcase and celebrate the community’s rich agricultural heritage.

To ensure that all residents and media outlets receive accurate and reliable information, Norfolk is reminding everyone that County media releases, service disruptions, and public notices will be posted on the following authorized platforms:

Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services – and all County buildings – will not be available on the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 5, 2024.  

The following is a list of impacted services and closures:   

County Administration Buildings

All buildings will be closed.

Haldimand-Norfolk 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  519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 1.