The City of Greater Sudbury - News and Updates

In this month's edition: A message from the Mayor, barbeque safety tips, and funding for sustainable travel.

A Message From the Mayor

City Hall

As we head into the warmer days of spring, we see the start of a new season here in Greater Sudbury: construction season.

While this image may bring to mind road work and bridge repairs, it is also when we see an uptick in residential and non-residential development activity.

We know that we need to build more houses to accommodate our growing population. We also need serviced industrial lands and facilities to meet the unprecedented demand related to critical minerals and clean technology. I want to ensure we are creating favourable conditions to foster sustainable growth and development here in Greater Sudbury.

Last week, I announced my plan to create a special Committee of Council with a mandate to ensure that Greater Sudbury’s development services demonstrate best-in-class policies and processes. The committee will invite solutions-oriented feedback from local professionals and industry associations to help ensure the City is well-prepared to support the anticipated growth in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial development over the next 10 to 15 years.

This is just another way that I am ensuring that together, we can make good projects happen here in Greater Sudbury.

Mayor Paul Lefebvre

April 1 Marks the Official Start of Dig Safe Month!

Public Safety

There is an underground network of gas lines, electricity, telephone, internet and TV cable wires, as well as water and sewer connections that could be damaged if you dig in the wrong spot. Knowing what’s below protects you and your family.



Damaging underground services can have serious consequences, such as:

• Personal injury to you and others;
• Loss of essential services, creating a safety risk for yourself and others; and,
• Expensive restoration costs and potential legal action against you.

For your safety and the safety of others, you must determine where the underground facilities are located BEFORE starting construction, landscaping or any other project.

Then, when the underground facilities have been marked, you can dig with care.

Find out everything you need to make a locate request at www.OntarioOneCall.ca

Seeking Musical Entertainers

Events

For more than 25 years, new and seasoned musicians have delighted crowds with free concerts in Bell Park. The City of Greater Sudbury is seeking local musical entertainers for the 2023 season. Applications are open until April 21. Apply here or call Leisure Services at 705-674-4455 ext 2446.

City Accepting Applications for Transportation Demand Management Community Grant Program

City Hall

The program provides eligible non-profit or community organizations with up to $1,000 in funding assistance for community-based activities that promote sustainable and active travel. Applications are being accepted from Monday, March 27, to Friday, April 14, 2023.

For more information, visit greatersudbury.ca/tdm

What is a Zipper Merge?

Roads and Traffic

In high traffic construction zones, like the Lasalle-Notre Dame intersection, the Zipper Merge can help reduce traffic backup.

When a lane is closed in a construction zone, motorists should line up using both lanes then proceed through the construction zone one at a time by alternating from each lane.

Vehicles in the merging lane should signal. Each driver in the through lane should let one vehicle merge. Traffic alternates in a “zipper” fashion into the open lane.

The Zipper Merge is a fair method of sharing the road. Courtesy to fellow motorists will equalize wait times and reduce driver frustration.

Fire Safety Tip of the Month:

At the start of the barbeque season, do this three-step safety check of your barbeque:

1. CLEAN: Use a pipe cleaner or wire to ensure burner ports are free of rust, dirt, spider webs or other debris.
2. CHECK: Examine the hose leading from the tank to the burners. Replace it if cracked or damaged.
3. TEST: Find leaks by applying a 50/50 water and dish soap solution to propane cylinder connections and hoses. If bubbles appear, tighten the connection and/or replace the damaged parts and retest.

Don’t forget: Use barbeques outdoors only; they produce carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can lead to unconsciousness and even death. Never use or store propane cylinders inside any structure, including garages.

Snippets:

• Residents can now register for our Customer Service Portal at 311.greatersudbury.ca.



• Residential tipping fees at all Greater Sudbury landfill and waste transfer sites will be waived from Monday, May 8 to Saturday, May 13, 2023.

• Explore a career with CGS. Here are our current opportunities.