AS OF JULY 7TH, 2025, 7AM THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN DECLARED A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT UNDER O'Reg 239/02 -ROADS UPDATE JULY 14TH 10:00AM
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ROADS UPDATE JULY 14TH 10:00AM
AS OF JULY 7TH, 2025, 7AM THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN DECLARED A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT UNDER O'Reg 239/02
THANK YOU TO ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS FOR YOUR CONTINUED PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING AS MUNICIPAL STAFF AND THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTORS CARRY OUT ESSENTIAL ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS.
WE ANTICIPATE THAT WORK WILL BE ONGOING OVER THE COMING MONTHS AS WE WORK ON RESTORING AFFECTED ROADS TO NORMAL STANDARDS.
RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT ANY NEW SINKHOLES OR WASHOUTS TO THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE AT (705) 387-3947. WHEN LEAVING A MESSAGE PLEASE IDENTIFY THE ROAD AND THE CLOSEST CIVIC ADDRESS AS WELL AS A CALL BACK NUMBER.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THROUGH FLOODING, WASHOUTS, AROUND BARRICADES OR TRAFFIC CONES
DO NOT ACTIVELY SEEK OUT WASHED OUT AREAS
YOUR COOPERATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AS WE WORK TO REPAIR OUR COMMUNITY’S INFRASTRUCTURE.
THE MUNICIPAL DOCKS LOCATED AT THE AHMIC HARBOUR BEACH WILL REMAIN CLOSED
DO NOT USE THE MUNICIPAL DOCKS THAT ARE SUBMERGED OR CLOSED. USE OF SUBMERGED OR CLOSED DOCKS CAN CAUSE CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. VIOLATORS CAN BE CHARGED UNDER THE TRESPASS ACT
MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES ARE MONITORED BY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
WATER LEVELS ARE NOT CONTROLLED BY THE MUNICIPALITY AND ARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE MNRF. FOR INQUIRIES OR COMPLAINTS ABOUT WATER LEVELS AND FLOWS, PLEASE CONTACT THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY (MNRF) VIA EMAIL AT WATERMANAGEMENT.PSDISTRICT@ONTARIO.CA.
THE FOLLOWING ROADS ARE PASSABLE AND THE USE OF OFFROAD VEHICLES FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES ARE PROHIBITED AT THIS TIME
EMERGENCY REPAIRS ARE STILL IN PROGRESS USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
15th & 16th side Rd by Gordon Point Road
Aquila Trail
Baker Road
Bittschwamm Road
Bothams Road
Cemetery Road
Chapman Drive
Chapman Strong Boundary Road
Chikopi Road
Deer Run Road
East Poverty Bay
Grindstone Road
Halls Road East
Halls Road West
Hughes Lake Road
Jackson Road
Kirk Patrick Road
Miller Road
Minklers Lane
Nelson Lake Road
Nipissing Road South
Nipissing Road North
North Horn Lake Road
North Whalley Lake Road
Pearceley Road
Raney Road
River Road
Rocky Road
South Horn Lake Road
Thompson Road
Whalley Lake Road East
Wurm Road
MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN FLOODING & WATERCRAFT WAKE ALERT
UPDATE MONDAY JULY 14TH AS OF 10AM
MUNICIPAL DOCKS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF AHMIC HARBOUR BEACH
ARE NOW OPEN
Due to significant flooding, we are asking all watercraft to use extreme caution and respect while on the water.
Wake from all watercraft is pushing additional water onto already flooded properties, causing further damage to homes, docks, shorelines, and access roads.
REMINDER THE SPEED LIMITS NEAR SHORE
Within 30 metres (100 feet) of shore, the maximum speed limit is 10 km/h, unless otherwise posted.
Please follow these important guidelines:
✅ Slow down and reduce your wake, especially near shorelines and flooded areas.
✅ Avoid unnecessary boating during this high water period.
✅ Stay well away from shore – giving extra space helps reduce wake impact.
✅ Be mindful of submerged hazards that may now be hidden underwater.
WATCH YOUR WAKE-RESPECT THE LAKE!