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With the Greater Sudbury region and most of the rest of the province having entered Step 1 of Ontario’s reopening plan on June 11, a variety of city services have also reopened to the public.
And while the reopening is a positive step forward in the pandemic, Mayor Brian Bigger urged people to still act to protect themselves from COVID-19.
“With our community vaccination program in full swing and case numbers going down across Ontario, it feels like we’re finally seeing some bright light at the end of a very long tunnel,” Bigger said in a news release. “Beginning step one of the reopening framework is a very positive sign of better days ahead, but remember that we’re not yet back to normal. So let’s continue to make smart choices. Keep wearing your mask, follow the public health guidelines and get your vaccination if you haven’t yet done so.”
Below is a list of services and amenities that have restarted under Step 1.
Campgrounds
Municipal campgrounds at Centennial Park, Ella Lake Campground and Whitewater Lake Trailer Park will be open for overnight camping beginning June 11. Reservations can be made by contacting the campground directly:
- Centennial Park - 705-866-0338
- Ella Lake - 705-858-5101
- Whitewater Lake - 705-983-5609
For more information, click here.
Outdoor Recreational Amenities
Play fields may now be booked for sports training for up to 10 people, with restrictions. For more information about booking, please contact 311 by phone or Live Web Chat. No games or practices are permitted.
These amenities are also open:
- Splash pads
- Municipal boat launches
- Tennis, basketball and pickleball courts
- Skate and BMX parks
- Selkirk disc golf facility
- Parks, playgrounds, trails and other open spaces
Users must maintain a distance of two metres from people who are not part of their household. A mask or face covering is recommended when physical distancing is a challenge. Benches, waste bins, gates, handrails and other surfaces are not sanitized.
Beaches
Seven municipal beaches are set to open with lifeguard supervision beginning Saturday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Garbage and Recycling
The front counter at the Recycling Centre will reopen on June 11 for the purchase of backyard composters, kitchen collectors and Big Blues. The counter will be open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon.
Blue boxes and green carts will continue to be available for home delivery by placing an order through the Waste Wise app, online or by contacting 311 by phone or Live Web Chat.
The Reuse Center at the Sudbury Landfill will reopen on Saturday, June 12. The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will reopen for scheduled drop-off days beginning July 10. The schedule for drop-off days can be accessed through Waste Wise or by contacting 311. The Toxic Taxi will continue to operate for contactless home collection of residential household hazardous waste. To make an appointment, residents can email [email protected] or call 705-560-9019.
Cemetery Services
Effective June 11, funerals and interment services allow for up to 25 people indoors at the Civic Memorial Mausoleum, or up to 50 people outdoors with a Funeral Director in charge. Physical distancing must be maintained. Masks are required for all guests and staff.
Reminder on Indoor City Facilities
- Services at Tom Davies Square remain available by appointment. Contact 311 by phone or Live Web Chat to make an appointment or discuss alternate service. Many services are available by telephone or through the Customer Service Portal.
- Libraries and Citizen Service Centres remain open for contactless curbside pickup. For more information, click here.
- The Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter is open by appointment only. Contact 311 by phone or Live Web Chat to make an appointment.
- All indoor recreational facilities remain closed.
The enforcement of COVID-19 legislation is a joint initiative by city bylaw officers, Public Health Sudbury & Districts and the Greater Sudbury Police Service. If you report an issue, staff at the 311 municipal information line will log your complaint, and direct it to the appropriate party based on time of day, and severity and type of issue.
