The Public Works Department manages the Township's transportation network connecting the many hamlets and backcountry that comprise the Township of Stone Mills.
Reporting an Issue to our Public Works Department:
For questions or concerns about roads that occur within or outside of regular business hours, please contact the Roads Department at 613-378-1435.
The Township is responsible for administering all construction activities on Township roads.
The County is responsible for administering all construction on County Roads.
This may include engaging an engineering consultant.
In accordance with Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act, it is illegal to plow snow onto the road.
Specifically the Highway Traffic Act provides: Deposit Of Snow On Roadway 181.
No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. R.S.O. 1990, c. HR., s. 181.
Mailboxes which are not ruggedly constructed or are not securely affixed to a post or cantilever arm may be damaged or dislodged by the direct weight and force of snow thrown from the snowplow. By-law 2004-245 provides that the Township of Stone Mills will not be responsible for damage to mailboxes.
If you wish to report a streetlight outage, please contact the County of Lennox and Addington and provide the location of that streetlight. Please include the closest civic address or the number of the pole on which the streetlight is located. Street light repairs are contracted to an outside firm so please allow 2-3 weeks for this repair. Email: Streetlights
The public is reminded that any construction, paving or other alteration to driveways that is proposed for that portion of the driveway that is within the limits of any County Road allowance is subject to By-law No. 2572/95, as amended, "A By-law to Regulate the Location, Construction and Use of Entrances Onto County Roads". The by-law requires that a permit be issued by the County to authorize the proposed works within the road allowance. It is important that the County be contacted if driveway works are proposed so that the potential impact of the County's annual capital and maintenance program activities such as ditching, resurfacing and reconstruction on various County Roads can be considered. For further information please contact:
Dan Baxter, Engineering Technologist
County of Lennox & Addington
97 Thomas Street East
Napanee, Ontario K7R 4B9
613:354:4883 ext. 3228
Load restrictions are in effect: (5 metric tons per axle) from March 1 to April 30 in each year.
Persons who own or who are considering the purchase of a property serviced by a privately maintained road should be aware that the maintenance of that road, which includes:
It is the sole responsibility of the persons who use the private road for access to their property. Fire Department or other emergency services may not be able to respond to an emergency call if road conditions do not permit the passage of emergency vehicles.
By-law 2004-244 of the Township of Stone Mills provides that residents must refrain from depositing snow, ice or other debris in a manner to obstruct, interfere or endanger the safety of public travel on any municipal road or bridge. Any person which deposits snow or debris on a municipal road can be held responsible for costs incurred by the Township for the removal of this snow or debris. To view a copy of Bylaw 2004-244, please refer to Document Centre of the Civic Web Portal.
Q - My road is really rough what can be done?
A - Please contact the roads department and they can review our grading schedule with you.
Q - The snowplow still hasn’t come down my road when is it coming?
A - The townships primary roads and the county roads are done first and all secondary and sideroads after that. To find out where your road is in the schedule please contact the roads office at 613-378-2475
Q - Its afterhours and there is a tree across the road who do I contact?
A - Our roads line is forwarded to a supervisor for emergency after hours calls. Please call 613-378-1435. If you do not receive an immediate answer please leave a message and the on call supervisor will return your call as soon as they are able to.
Contact Us
Township of Stone Mills
4504 County Rd 4
Centreville, ON K0K 1N0
Phone: 613-378-2475
Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 12:30pm
The Township of Stone Mills has partnered with the County of Lennox & Addington in providing up to date information on any road conditions through the County.
The assets of the Public Works Department which includes the roads, equipment, buildings and other assets are included in the 2016 Asset Management Plan.
ATV's may be operated on any road which is owned by the Township subject to the controls found in Bylaw 2015-801 being a bylaw which regulates ATVs.
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