NEWS RELEASE
THE TOWN OF MIDLAND
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With the Ontario Government extending the emergency declaration for three weeks today, in an effort to further control the spread of COVID-19, the Town of Midland is announcing that the closure of Town facilities has been extended until at least June 2, 2020.
Facilities Impacted
- Town Hall – employees continue to work remotely, with essential services provided by appointment only.
- Fire Department – Closed to public tours/educational activities, inspections done on a case-bycase basis.
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Centre – Closed to public.
- NSSRC – Will be closed and not accepting bookings/facility rentals until at least June 7. Full refunds for cancelled bookings will be provided once centre is fully reopened.
Essential services such as Policing, Fire Services and Water/Wastewater Services will not be interrupted by these closure extensions.
The following amenities also remain closed until further notice:
- Town Dock & Marina (season dockage contracts to be prorated once opened);
- Boat launch at Pete Pettersen Park;
- Sports fields, park amenities (picnic shelters, tables, benches);
- Playground equipment; and
- Beaches at Little Lake Park, Pete Pettersen Park, and Gawley Park.
Transit Impacts
Until further notice, Mid-Pen Transit Service will remain free for riders, and continue to operate Monday to Friday, using the “Saturday” schedule. In addition, the temporary suspension of transit service on Saturdays, originally to last until May 16, will now continue until further notice. Riders are asked to board and deboard using the rear doors when it is an option, to maintain physical distance from transit operators. Riders with disabilities may still use the front door if needed. For more details on the schedule, please visit: www.midland.ca/Pages/transit.aspx.
The Town of Midland will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and provide updates on the Town of Midland website at Midland.ca/COVID-19, and we encourage residents to follow our social media channels for updates as well, @MidlandON on Twitter, and @townofmidland on Facebook.
For more information on the state of COVID-19 in our area, please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 or visit their website at simcoemuskokahealth.org.
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