Public Notices

The Township of Woolwich has contracted Hetek Solutions Inc. to proactively engage in leak detection of the water metallic mains in Breslau, Elmira, and St. Jacobs. Finding water main breaks and quickly repairing them can save the Township thousands of dollars in wasted drinking water.

Beginning May 27, 2024 (7am to 3pm)

 *These dates are subject to change and will be communicated on the Township website*

Watermain flushing is performed at this time of low water usage to minimize its impact on water service. Please refrain from using excessive amounts of water during this time period (i.e. doing laundry, using the dishwasher, etc.)

Discover, Explore and Shape our Outdoors!

The Township of Woolwich is beginning to undergo an evaluation of the Outdoor Recreation Amenities. The goal is to create a strategy in which both community and council members begin to look at the aspects of developing, maintaining, replacing, and consolidating outdoor recreation amenities to meet communities needs in a cost efficient and sustainable manner. For additional information and to complete the survey, visit our Outdoor Recreation Planning page.

View the Township of Woolwich's interactive Woolwich Patio Map. Select a restaurant name and be sent to their website to book your reservation today! Please continue to follow the advice of local Public Health authorities.

For information on the Region of Waterloo's Water Conservation By-law, lawn watering rules and additional information, please visit the Region of Waterloo Water and Wastewater webpage.

Garlic Mustard is an invasive plant to be on the look-out for this spring in Woolwich. It is a non-native plant that often outcompetes our native plant life.  Manual removal methods include: cutting plants before they set seed or pulling the plants and discarding to waste -- not compost to avoid seed spreading.  Visit Ontario Invasive Plants Council website for information about Garlic Mustard and methods to control it.

Gypsy moth populations are on the rise again in Waterloo Region this year resulting in tree defoliation, especially oak, beech, birch and spruce in urban as well as forested areas. Gypsy moth caterpillar defoliation can result in tree stress and mortality. Background information can be found on the Pelham Niagara webpage.

Thank you to Eclipse Automation of Cambridge, ON, for the generous donation of level-3 surgical grade masks to the Township of Woolwich and greater Region of Waterloo. We are pleased to be able to coordinate the Free supply of masks to small and medium size businesses (50 or fewer employees) in the Township of Woolwich.

Elmira Drain #1 was constructed in 1909 to provide drainage to a portion of Elmira and farm properties in Woolwich, Wellesley and Mapleton Townships. A map of the project is below. Under the Drainage Act, the Township is required to maintain the drain and charge costs to benefiting property owners. Woolwich Township has led maintenance projects in 1955, 1971 and 1984.