Tillsonburg Update - June 20
Large Item Collection Program
The curbside collection of oversize waste in Tillsonburg is continuing. Tillsonburg has been divided into three collection zones.
Your collection date is determined by your address.
- June 24 - Zone 2
- July 2 - Zone 3
Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/items for full program details.
Employment Opportunities
The Town of Tillsonburg is currently hiring:
- Volunteer Firefighter
Visit careers.tillsonburg.ca for details
Cooling Centres Available
Need to escape the extreme heat? Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/cool for a list of cooling centres in Tillsonburg and area. Visit www.southwesternpublichealth.ca for tips on staying safe in hot weather.
Public Notice: Ball Alley Right-of-Way (*Updated)
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg intends to declare a portion of the municipally owned Ball Alley Right-of-Way located between Tillson Street and First Alley/Ball Street as surplus to the needs of the Town at the July 9, 2024 Council Meeting.*
The Subject Property is legally described as Ball Alley, Between Tillson Street and Ball Street, Plan 500. The Alley lands are approximately 5 metres (16 feet) wide and 77 metres (253 feet) long, more or less. Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/ball for a map and full details.
Interested parties will be required to enter into a legal agreement subject to approval by the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg. This notice is being provided in accordance with the Tillsonburg Land Disposition Bylaw 2021-031 and Section 270 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Members of the public are asked to bring forward any questions or concerns prior to the Monday, July 9, 2024 Council Meeting.
For more information, contact:
Cephas Panschow,
Development Commissioner
Town of Tillsonburg
519.688.3009, x4007
cpanschow@tillsonburg.ca
If declared surplus by Town Council at the July 9, 2024 meeting, the deadline for registering interest or any concerns with respect to the proposed sale of this property is 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Transportation Master Plan Open House and Survey
There’s still time to provide your input on the Town of Tillsonburg’s first Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The survey addresses how residents travel in Tillsonburg and asks for ideas on how to improve our transportation network. Learn more at www.tillsonburg.ca/tmp2024
Transportation Master Plan Open House
June 26, 2024
4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tillsonburg Town Centre (Centre Court)
200 Broadway, Tillsonburg
The Open House will present preliminary information and provide an opportunity to discuss ideas with members of the project team. Display materials will be posted on the project website following the meeting.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
A draft of the 2024 Tillsonburg Parks and Recreation Master Plan is now available for public viewing at www.tillsonburg.ca/recplan.
You’re invited to review the plan and provide your comments via email (mpuhr@tillsonburg.ca) or by using our short online survey. Comments will be accepted until June 28.
As this is an important document guiding the future of parks and recreation development in Tillsonburg, your feedback is important.
2025 Budget Survey
Now is the time for Tillsonburg residents to provide input on the 2025 Budget. The annual survey, which is coordinated by the County of Oxford, is open until August 30.
Lake Lisgar Waterpark
Lake Lisgar Waterpark will be open again this weekend (June 22 & 23) to help you beat the heat!
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Come try the giant 186’ twister slide and play on our brand new giant inflatable. Plus, take a look at our family-friendly, accessible changerooms and washroom facilities inside our newly renovated bathhouse.
Get all the details on admission and hours at www.tillsonburg.ca/waterpark
Splash Pad
Come beat the heat at the FREE Memorial Park Splash Pad. Located off John Street, the Splash Pad is open daily for your convenience.
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (June-August)
Learn more at www.tillsonburg.ca/splash
Summer Camps Added!
Good news! We’ve opened up more summer day camp availability. Campers will enjoy a variety of fun, interactive and co-operative activities each day, including swimming at Lake Lisgar Waterpark. Space is limited.
Register online via your Connect2Rec Account. Learn more about summer recreation options at www.tillsonburg.ca/guide
Annandale NHS temporarily closed for maintenance
Please be advised that Annandale NHS is currently closed for maintenance. The museum will reopen on Sunday, June 23. Your patience is appreciated as we make improvements to serve you better!
Interested in summer camp or an upcoming program? For customer assistance, please call 519-842-2294. We’d be happy to help!
Visit www.tillsonburg.ca/annandale to learn more.