The City defines beautification as the process of making visual improvements to Vaughan through the placement of flowers, ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs in beds, planters and hanging baskets.

City moth control

In 2021, the City placed barrier bands on more than 1,200 trees and removed approximately 6,600 egg masses from over 900 trees. The City continued in 2022 to implement these control measures along with several other integrated pest management strategies. The moth populations collapsed in 2022 however the City will continue to monitor population levels. 

Egg mass scraping and vacuuming – January to May

Join in the celebration on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.

The free event features a full weekend of outdoor hockey festivities for all ages, NHL alumni and a viewing party of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers game on Sunday at 7 p.m. Sportsnet hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone, will broadcast live from the Sportsnet Mobile Studio located onsite.

These installation requests are for:

• a renovation
• a new service connection
• new construction
• a shared service upgrade (“Y” connection that provides water to two properties) to a single connection

Only the property owner or contractor can make a water meter installation request. Contractors must notify the property owner first and provide complete details about their company and the request.

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Video: The World of Development Charges (MFOA)

Which developments involve a charge?

Development charges may apply if you are:

Over the last year the City has worked to continue bringing safe and clean drinking water to residents and businesses in Vaughan.

Water Cooler Features

• Eight spouts to fill a water bottle (four on each side of the trailer)
• Eight spouts to drink from without a water bottle (four on each side)
• Two lower spouts for accessibility (one on each side)
• Tank capacity is 1000 litres

Rental dates

• May 1 to Sept. 30 (weather permitting)

Remember: from the curb box to your home, you are responsible for plumbing, repairs and replacements. Please call a licensed plumber for any internal household plumbing issues.

If the plumber determines that the pipes are frozen from the City's watermain, outside on municipal property, contact Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281. City staff will proceed to thaw the service. If the water meter is frozen and damaged, a new meter will need to be purchased from the City and installed by a licensed plumber.

However, hard surfaces — such as pavement, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks and roofs — especially in urban areas, can prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground, which can lead to flooding and erosion of downstream water courses, such as rivers and streams. That’s why the City works diligently to maintain its vital stormwater infrastructure – such as catch basins, storm sewers and stormwater management ponds – to help prevent this from happening.