The Ashfield Landfill located at 36739 Glens Hill Road Dungannon, ON is open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for residents of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh to facilitate waste that cannot be handled through curbside waste collection. For more information visit our website: https://acwtownship.ca/residents/waste-recycling
Due to no pending applications under the Planning Act that require a Public Meeting the Council Meeting- Planning scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
New! The Community Grants Policy was amended to reflect a new criteria for Community Grants. The Deputy Clerk / Communications Co-ordinator is hosting a public information session for community groups to review the new criteria on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Email communications@acwtownship.ca for a link to participate.
Effective November 21, 2023, the price of Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh garbage bag tags will increase by 50 cents to $2.50 each.
Are you interested in access for all under the Accessibility for Ontario Disability Act?
The County of Huron invites applications for the position of member of the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee (HCAAC). The position is voluntary, but receives a small honorarium and expenses.
The backroad runner turned professional racer has competed all over the world, and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, she’s just returned from the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, where she earned a bronze medal for her performance in the Women’s 5,000-metre race.
The October 2023 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights are now available!
It's official! The Township's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan is now available. After community consultation and research, the Township is excited to reveal our updated mission and vision statements, in addition to new values and success factors.
A section of Westmount Line between Dunlop Drive and MTO Road will be closed starting on September 13, 2023 for approximately 4 weeks.
The August 2023 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights are now available!
Due to no pending applications under the Planning Act that require a Public Meeting the Council Meeting- Planning scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
Council will meet again for a regular session on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Read the July 2023 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights here!
The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is moving forward with Phase 1a & 1b of the Port Albert Servicing Master Plan. This project, known as the Welling Street Improvements, includes roadway urbanization and storm sewer installation on Wellington Road between South Street and Russell Street.
Read the June 2023 Council Meeting Monthly Highlights here!
Reminder! The second instalment of the 2023 Interim Tax Levy is due Friday, June 30, 2023. For payment options and more information visit: https://acwtownship.ca/residents/property-taxes
The proposed preliminary site plan for the Century Heights proposed new Well 3 Pumphouse and Treatment Building is now available to view.
The United Way Perth-Huron conducted a survey to investigate household food insecurity and the impact upon people's lives. The finalized report from the Social Research and Planning Council highlights the important statistics regarding food insecurity.
The ACW Zoning By-law was passed on June 3rd, 2008 its purpose is to provide regulations which will affect control over all forms of land use or other related matters within the Township. An update process has been initiated by Council.
Find out more about the Zoning By-law Update on the Project Page.
The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is accepting applications for the above position to fill an upcoming vacancy at the Ashfield Landfill Site.
Today Staff recognized Landfill Attendant Eric Millers retirement. Eric joined our team in 2010 and has served many of our residents during his time at the Ashfield Landfill. We thank Eric for his dedicated service and hardwork with the Township. Happy Retirement Eric!
For Immediate Release
With the recent rainfall received over the past few days, the Open-Air Fire Ban has been lifted for the entire Township.
Effective today, June 9, 2023, the lawn watering and car washing ban for all users of the Lakeshore Municipal Drinking Water System has been being lifted. Maintenance of the Lakeshore water system has been completed and the reservoir restored. Thank you for your cooperation in conserving water at this critical time.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Huron Perth, ON – Earlier this week, Environment Canada and the Province of Ontario issued a Special Air Quality Statement for many regions in Ontario, including Huron Perth. Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist into the weekend.
June 1, 2023: Effective at 11:59pm the Huron County Fire Chiefs have declared an open-air fire ban in Huron County. There will be no open-air burning permitted in Huron County until further notice.
This fire ban is being imposed due to the extreme dryness of all vegetation in the area and shall remain in effect until further notice.
