Public Notices

November is Radon Action Month

Here are some important facts about Radon: Radon is a gas that is odourless and colourless. It occurs naturally when uranium breaks down in soil. Radon is not dangerous when released into outside air as it is diluted by fresh air. However, radon is also released into homes and buildings from the ground through cracks … Continue reading “November is Radon Action Month”

Backyard Fowl By-Law Passed

During the September 26, 2022 Council meeting, Council passed By-Law 3578-2022 – the Backyard Fowl By-Law. This By-Law applies to residents keeping backyard fowl on properties zoned as Residential Village and/or Rural according to the township’s Zoning By-Law who have less than 4.94 acres (2 ha) of land.   Fowl is defined within the By-Law as … Continue reading “Backyard Fowl By-Law Passed”

OFFICIAL Election Results

The OFFICIAL election results are as follows: Augusta Township would like to thank all of the candidates for putting their name forward to serve our community. The inaugural meeting of the new Council will be on November 15, 2022. Posted October 25, 2022 2:35 pm

Septic Program within the Township of Augusta

Beginning Tuesday September 6, 2022, the South Nation Conservation Authority (SNC) will provide septic services to the Township of Augusta, and a number of neighbouring municipalities.  The septic program relates to the inspection and issuance of septic permits when related to development projects, including those of severances, new construction and land development as required under … Continue reading “Septic Program within the Township of Augusta”

Notice of Participation – LAS Canoe Procurement Group

Canadian Free Trade Agreement Notice of Participation LAS Canoe Procurement Group   The Corporation of the Township of Augusta intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by Local Authority Services (LAS) between January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.  For further information and access to LAS request for proposal (RFP) notices, please review … Continue reading “Notice of Participation – LAS Canoe Procurement Group”

Press Release: Statement of Intent

United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Secondary Suite Programs

As an initiative to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for low-income households in Leeds and Grenville, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has introduced two Secondary Suite Programs for Leeds and Grenville. The two types of Secondary Suite Programs are:  The Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OHPI) Secondary Suite Program, which targets the … Continue reading “United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Secondary Suite Programs”

Highway 401 Improvement Study

The first of two Public Information Centres (PIC) is being held to present and receive feedback on the study background, existing study area conditions, preliminary improvement alternatives, the evaluation process and to outline the next steps in the EA process.  The section of Highway 401 the study involves goes from 1km East of Highway 16 … Continue reading “Highway 401 Improvement Study”

Council Requests Public Input on By-Law

The following By-Law drafts have recently been presented to Council and are now being posted for public comment. By sending your comments – whether you are in favour or whether you have concerns – it will provide guidance for Council in making their decision. Please direct your comments/questions to the Township Clerk, Annette Simonian in WRITING … Continue reading “Council Requests Public Input on By-Law”