Lakeshore Road Reconstruction and Streetscape Project Update 
The fences are down - Allan to Reynolds
On Tuesday, the fences were removed on Lakeshore Road, between Allan to Reynolds Street in Downtown Oakville, opening that section of road to pedestrians. Thanks to the businesses and residents for working in tandem with the contractor to shorten the closure period allowing this area to open ahead of schedule. Photo: Yaniv Khmelnitsky, owner of Aroma Coffee, relaxing on our new benches with the newly opened Lakeshore Road behind him.

Thomas Street road closure - Lakeshore to Church
The replacement of sanitary services began on Monday of this week. This work will be completed by August 31. The roadway has been closed to vehicular traffic but sidewalks are open. 
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Message from Mayor Burton 

Let's all remember to be kind
I spend a lot of time in Downtown Oakville and as such, have seen and heard first hand the level of excitement about the soon-to-be-completed Lakeshore reconstruction project. Four of the six blocks are pretty much done and if you haven't been down to see the wider sidewalks, new furniture and trees, I encourage you to do so.

Oakville has long been a destination - from the vibrant downtown to the beautiful waterfront. And during these times, we know we're seeing many visitors flock to our waterfront parks. Parking has become an issue and parking fines are now increased on streets surrounding these parks until October 31, 2020 to help prevent the illegal parking and overcrowding. I know this can be frustrating, but I hope that we can all remember to be kind to each other.

I hope we can also continue to crush the curve. Please continue to follow public health advice and follow my three Cs of COVID-caution to avoid crowded places, closed spaces and close-contact settings.
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Cool off at the splash pad!
It looks like another hot weekend. Our splash pads are open daily at 10 a.m.
Please remember public health recommendations like physical distancing and hand washing in addition to our Splash Pad rules. To maintain physical distancing and limit the formation of large groups, please be courteous and share the space with others. Please don't dump food or household waste in park garbage cans. Take your litter home with you when you can. Learn more

Property tax due Tuesday, August 25. Late fees waived.
2020 final tax installment due dates have been extended to August 25 and October 26 for all property owners. Penalty & interest on all outstanding property tax for the remainder of the 2020 tax year are waived until the first working day in January 2021. Final tax bills were mailed the week of July 6. Please contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 if you have not received yours. Learn more

Spot a problem? Report it online!
Use ServiceOakville's online tool to report issues like long grass in parks, garbage, noise concerns and graffiti. Learn more

Ontario Extends Orders Under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020
Extensions needed to address ongoing risks of COVID-19 as province reopens. The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA). The extensions provide the government with the necessary flexibility to address the ongoing risks and effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and ensure important measures remain in place to protect vulnerable populations, such as seniors, people with developmental disabilities and those with mental health and addiction issues. All orders under the ROA have been extended to September 22, 2020, with some exceptions. Learn more

Have you got the COVID Alert app yet?
COVID Alert is Canada's free exposure-notification app. COVID Alert helps us break the cycle of infection. The app can let people know of possible exposures before any symptoms appear. That way, we can take care of ourselves and protect our communities. Learn more

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