News

Sept
29

Emergency Sewer Repair on West Main Street

Posted | September 29, 2023

Please be advised that an emergency sewer repair is required on West Main St., in front of 1 Niagara Street. Repairs will commence on Monday, October 2, at 5 a.m.

Due to the extensive work, West Main St. from Frazier St. to Niagara St. will be closed. Businesses will remain open, and local traffic is permitted. Detour offerings are outlined within the attached map, and as follows: Denistoun St., Lincoln St. and King St.

Due to ongoing Capital work on Mill St., Frazier St., and Albina St. these are not a valid detour routes, and no access is possible through this section.

If you have any questions or concerns with respect to this operation, please contact Public Works at 905-735-1700 x3000.

Map and Detour Route


Sept
19

Planned watermain shutdown September 20 for 100 to 300 block of Chaffey Street

Posted | September 19, 2023

Please be advised that the Niagara Region and the City of Welland are replacing watermain valves in the areas of the 100 to 300 block of Chaffey Street, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Water service may be interrupted during that time, so please consider filling clean jugs for drinking and cooking purposes during that time frame. Please refrain from laundry and using the dishwasher until later in the day when the valve testing is complete.

Once the testing is complete, you may temporarily experience discoloured water; this is common and can be quickly rectified by running your cold water only at the lowest point in your home (basement laundry tub, washroom sink). This may take five to 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes you have not seen improvement, please contact the City of Welland Public Works division.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this operation or your water quality, please contact Public Works at 905-735-1700 x3000, and your call will be directed accordingly.


Sept
11

Planned watermain shutdown September 12 for First and Thorold and Fitch and Shotwell

Posted | September 11, 2023

Please be advised that the Niagara Region and the City of Welland are replacing watermain valves in the areas of First Ave. and Thorold Road and Fitch Street and Shotwell St. on September 12, beginning at 11 p.m.

Water service may be interrupted during that time, so please consider filling clean jugs for drinking and cooking purposes during that time frame. Please refrain from laundry and using the dishwasher until later in the day when the valve testing is complete.

Once the testing is complete, you may temporarily experience discoloured water; this is common and can be quickly rectified by running your cold water only at the lowest point in your home (basement laundry tub, washroom sink). This may take five to 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes you have not seen improvement, please contact the City of Welland Public Works division.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this operation or your water quality, please contact Public Works at 905-735-1700 x3000, and your call will be directed accordingly.


Sept
05

Cooling Centers

Posted | September 05, 2023

It’s going to be a hot one! If you need temporary relief from the elements, you can pop into any of our designated cooling centres.

The following locations will be open during regular facility hours of operation:
  • Welland Community Centre (Atrium) – 145 Lincoln St. (Monday-Friday 8 am – 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 3 pm)
  • Welland Main Arena (Community Room) – 501 King St.
  • Welland Main Library (Common Area) – 60 East Main St. (Monday-Thursday 9 am – 8 pm, Friday 9 am – 6 pm & Saturday 9 am – 5 pm)
  • Welland Transit Terminal - 160 East Main St. (Monday-Friday 7 am – 7 pm, Saturday 9 am – 6 pm, Sundays and Holidays 9 am – 5 pm)

August
31

Neptune water meter upgrade program returns September 5

Posted | August 31, 2023

Neptune water meter upgrade program returns September 5.


August
15

Labour Day Closures

Posted | August 15, 2023

Stay up to date with what’s open and closed this Labour Day, Monday, September 4, 2023.


August
14

Gold dotCOMM award for Welland’s redesigned website

Posted | August 14, 2023

As you read this, you’re on our redesigned website, which is what we’re celebrating. In this year’s dotCOMM Awards, presented by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP), the City of Welland’s website redesign was recognized with a gold award in the Government Website category.


The following proclamations, listed alphabetically, have been issued.

Amyloidosis Awareness Month

The month of March 2024, has been declared as Amyloidosis Awareness Month in the City of Welland.


Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Tuesday October 17, 2023, has been declared as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day in the City of Welland.


Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The month of September 2023, has been declared as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Welland.


Commemoration of The Battle of Britain Week

The week of September 17 to 24, 2023 has been declared as Commemoration of The Battle of Britain Week in the City of Welland.


Economic Abuse Awareness Day

November 26, 2023, will be declared as Economic Abuse Awareness Day in the City of Welland.


International Overdose Awareness Day

Thursday August 31, 2023 was declared as International Overdose Awareness Day in the City of Welland.


Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Day

Monday September 4, 2023 has been declared as Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Day in the City of Welland.


Rail Safety Week

The week of Monday September 18 to Sunday September 24, 2023, has been declared as Rail Safety Week in the City of Welland.


World Hepatitis Day

Friday July 28, 2023, has been declared as World Hepatitis Day in the City of Welland.


Wrongful Conviction Day

Monday October 2, 2023 has been declared as Wrongful Conviction Day in the City of Welland.