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Littering and illegal dumping are not harmless habits. They damage the environment, threaten wildlife, strain municipal resources, and diminish the shared spaces residents rely on every day. To confront the issue head on, the City of Pickering is bringing back its bold public awareness campaign, “Littering? That’s so trash.” 

The Stormwater Management Facility K-16 construction project, located within the Krosno Creek watershed, was identified in the 2009 Frenchman’s Bay Watersheds Stormwater Management Master Plan as an opportunity to improve water quality control. The purpose of the facility is to provide the highest level of stormwater treatment achievable within the limits of the available area. A Public Information Centre will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 

Temporary road and sidewalk closure of The Esplanade North from the Glenanna Road intersection to approximately 75m east of Glenanna Road. 

Duration: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 to Friday, April 24, 2026 

Purpose:  Meeting Cancellation 

Duration: April 13, 2026 

On September 29, 2025, Council endorsed the preferred design concept for the Seaton
Recreation Complex & Library and authorized staff to proceed to the design development phase of
the project.

Purpose: Roof Replacement at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex 

Duration: Monday, April 20 to Friday, July 10, 2026 

Temporary Road Closure – North Road between Hwy #7 and Churchwin Street. Enterprise
Gateway between Whites Road and Whitevale Road.

Duration: Monday, April 6, 2026 to Monday, August 31, 2026

Holiday Operating Hours at City facilities for Easter: Friday, April 3, 2026 to Monday, April 6, 2026

Construction for the Council Chamber Renovation will commence on August 11, 2025 and will 
continue until August 28, 2026. During this time, the Council Chamber will be closed.

Highway 401 Eastbound N/S–E ramp at Brock Road will be fully closed on March 29, 2026, from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM to facilitate emergency concrete repairs. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of the infrastructure. During this time, all lanes of the ramp will be unavailable, and motorists will be required to use alternate routes.