Public Works Department

The Township of North Kawartha Public Works Department provides a wide range of maintenance services on 159 kilometers of gravel and hard surface roads. The focus of the Public Works Department is to provide a safe, efficient and cost effective road network.

Sidewalks in the Township are located on Burleigh Street in the village of Apsley. There is approximately 400 meters of sidewalk. Please note the Township does not have water or sewer services.

If you have an emergency concerning a roads issue, please call 705-742-6823 for the 24 hour, 7 day per week Emergency Answering Service.

If it is not an emergency please call the Public Works Department at 705-656-4796 or extension 243.

Our Services:

grading
graveling
applying dust control
sweeping
ditching
brushing
grass cutting
snow plowing and sanding

Our Equipment:

2 Pickup Trucks
1 - Three ton dump truck
5 Tandem Dump Trucks
2 Graders
1 Loader
1 Backhoe
1 Bulldozer
1 Tractor/Mower
16 tonne excavator with brush cutting head

Parking Regulations

Road Construction and/or Closures

Signage (911 Numbering)

Winter Maintenance and Snow Removal

All Public Works operations are based out of our office at 10230 Highway 28 in Apsley.
Road construction is carried out either by our Public Works staff or by local contractors working under Municipal supervision.

Entrance Permits

An Entrance Permit is required to get access onto property that is adjacent to any Municipal road. This permit is required before any new building permits are issued for the property in question. Entrance permits can be picked up at the Township Office, 280 Burleigh Street Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM or by clicking on the link below.

Entrance Permit By-Law # 50/09

Entrance Permit Application

There is a fee of $125.00 for a permanent entrance or $50.00 for a temporary entrance. Once the Entrance Permit application is completed and returned with the payment, you will need to arrange an appointment with the Roads Supervisor to arrange a site visit before final approval is given.

For further information you can email the Roads Supervisor or call the Township Roads Garage at 705-656-4796 or extension 243.

Entrance Permits Off County Roads

Applications for entrances off of County roads within The Township of North Kawartha are issued through The County of Peterborough Public Works Department. For more information or to get an Entrance Permit for a County road, visit the County of Peterborough Public Works.

Road Listing

View the North Kawartha Roads Listing which contains all roads located in the Township.

For further information about a road please call the Roads Department at 705-656-4796 or extension 243.

Spring and Summer Maintenance

All Municipal roads and County roads have half-load restrictions in place from March 1 to May 1 each year except for County Road # 620. Load and half load restrictions help protect the road system from heavy truck traffic when the frost is leaving the ground and the roads soften.

All Municipal gravel roads receive grading and culvert replacement during the spring and early summer. It's during this time of year that any maintenance gravel is put down before calcium chloride is applied to select roads to help with dust control. Any paved and surface treated roads get patching repairs as needed. Damaged guard rails and damaged signs are also replaced. During the early summer month's roadside grass cutting and weed removal around guard rails is done

Street and Sidewalk Sweeping

Winter Sand Removal

Each spring the Municipality sweeps and removes sand and salt from sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways that has accumulated over the winter months. By doing so, the amount of salt and sand that flows into ground water catch basins is reduced. This further helps with dust control in the village and helps eliminates slips and falls on sidewalks and parking lots.

Traffic Studies

Traffic Volumes and Future Construction Needs

Roughly every 10 years the Township hires an engineering firm to complete a Roads Needs Study. As part of this study traffic counts and trends are done on certain Township roads. Based on these numbers, future construction needs can be planned and prioritized to improve motor vehicle trips throughout the Township in a cost effective and efficient manner. These future needs can then be budgeted long-term while taking advantage of any infrastructure funding that may become available. These studies also identify areas of the road system that may have questionable safety components.

Roads Questions and Answers

Where do I call to report a tree down?

Call the Roads Department at 705-656-4796 or extension 243 for Township and County roads. We do not remove trees from private roads

Who do I call regarding Highway 28 concerns?

Please call the Ministry of Transportation (613) 332-3220

Who do I call regarding Peterborough County Roads; County Road 620, 504, 56, 54 and 52.

Please call Peterborough County (705)742-4862, extension 6102 - after hours please call (705)742-6823

Where do I call to report an emergency situation concerning roads?

If you have an emergency concerning a road please call 705-926-0150 for the Roads Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If it is not an emergency please call 705-656-4796 extension 243.

How do I get a civic address (911 number) for my property?

The Roads Department is responsible for overseeing the civic address system. Please view the Roads Signage drop down on our Roads page for further information.

When are load restrictions put in place and removed?

Load restrictions are in place from March 1st until May 1st on all Municipal roads and County roads except County Road # 620.

I think that my mailbox has been damaged by a snow plow, what do I do?

If your mailbox has been damaged in the winter by a snow plow, the Roads Department will repair or replace the mailbox at no cost. Please contact the Roads Department at 705-656-4796 or extension 243 for further information.

Corey Dunsby
Public Works Manager
The Township of North Kawartha
Roads Garage 10230 Highway 28
P.O. Box 550
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0

T. 705-656-4796
T. 705-656-4445 ext. 243
Toll Free: 1-800-755-6931 ext. 243
F. 705-656-4446
Email the Public Works Manager

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