Last updated on May 26, 2020.
In March 2020, the municipality closed all municipal offices, parks and facilities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs including recreational skating and those offered by our partner organizations like the Middlesex County Library and YMCA were cancelled.
Fortunately most municipal services (water and wastewater delivery and treatment, roads maintenance, building inspections, waste collection and yard waste drop-off, etc.) continued to be offered despite these closures.
As we start to "flatten the curve" for COVID-19, we expect that municipal facilities will gradually reopen.
MXC Project Restart
Reopening Middlesex Centre will take place in three phases:
- Phase 1 - parks open for walk-through, arenas, community centres and other recreation services closed, municipal office closed to public, with most staff working from home
- Phase 2 - sports fields and courts open, limited opening of Wellness Centre and services such as the library and YMCA, expanded materials accepted at EnviroDepot, municipal office open by appointment only, with limited staff in the office
- Phase 3 - playgrounds and all park amenities open, all facilities open, municipal office open
As you'll see in the full "MXC Project Restart" Plan below, there are no timelines associated with reopening. Rather, the plan offers a road map to reopening, with timing based on guidance and direction from the province and Middlesex-London Health Unit.
The reopening plan includes steps for increased safety in response to COVID-19. For example, there will be enhanced cleaning and sanitizing and glass barriers at customer service counters. These steps are in place for the safety of both residents and municipal staff.
Where are we NOW?
We are currently entering "Phase 1" of the reopening plan.
Please see our main COVID-19 information page for updates on the status of all municipal services.
For information on what businesses are open, please visit the Government of Ontario's website.
Status: Reopening of Municipal Facilities & Programs
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Closed |
Most services (building, planning, public works (roads, water, waste & recycling, administration, council) continue to operate despite office closure. - Building Department & COVID-19: Updates Services of the Clerk (weddings, lottery licenses, etc. are closed at this time). |
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Parks - General Use (walking, hiking, dog walking, biking) |
Open - Special Rules Apply |
Practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups. Note all washrooms are closed at this time. Please ensure dogs remain on-leash. |
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Closed |
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Closed |
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Open - Special Rules Apply |
Open for individual families (same household) to briefly take a rest, have a snack, etc; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups. Not available for rentals at this time. |
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Open - Special Rules Apply |
Open for individual families (same household) for informal play/practice; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups. Not open for organized sports or rentals at this time. |
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Open - Special Rules Apply |
Open for individual families (same household) for informal play/practice; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups. Not open for organized sports or rentals at this time. |
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Open - Special Rules Apply |
Open for individual families (same household) for informal play/practice; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups. Not open for organized sports or rentals at this time. |
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Open - Special Rules Apply |
Open for individual families (same household) for informal play/practice; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups. Not open for organized sports or rentals at this time. |
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Open - Special Rules Apply |
Practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); come back later if courts are in use; avoid gathering in groups. See COVID-19 Best Practice Guides: |
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Parks - Dog Off-Leash Areas ("Paws in Parks") |
Open - Special Rules Apply |
Brief visits; come back later if dog-off-leash area is busy; human visitors should practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart). Note dogs must be on-leash at all other parks, including those parts of Douglas B. Weldon Park and the Ilderton Rail Trail which are not designated as part of the "Paws in Parks" program. |
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Closed (all) |
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Closed (all) |
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Open - Special Rules Apply |
Accepting yard waste only at Denfield & Longwoods. Try-Recycling (Clarke Rd) accepting other materials. Special protocols for physical distancing on-site |
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Open |
Middlesex Centre residents may bring their household hazardous waste to the City of London's Household Special Waste Depot. The city re-opened this facility to the public as of May 26, 2020. |
Your thoughts & comments
Responding to the challenges of responding to COVID-19 is new for everyone. We welcome your thoughts and comments on how we can improve our response.
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