The Public Works Department is responsible for all Township roads, including construction projects and ongoing maintenance work. 

This department maintains the 85 kilometers of paved roads, 424 kilometers of gravel roads, 64 culverts and 74 bridges within the Township’s boundaries. 

Maintenance of roadways is an ongoing program which includes such activities as grading, snow removal, salting & sanding, gravel resurfacing, dust layering, ditching, tree removal, grass cutting, sign and culvert installations, and debris pick up. 

The Department’s goal is to keep the Township’s roadways in good repair to ensure the safety of our residents and the traveling public.

The Public Works Department operates two patrol yards in the Township, located in Embro and Kintore.  Click here to view a map of Patrol Service Areas.


Update - Half Load Season
At the Township of Zorra Council meeting on April 3, 2012, it was decided to do a one-time event of lifting the Half Load Season effective immediately.  This is strictly a one-time happening and is largely based on recent weather conditions.  The resolution states:  “THAT the provisions of By-law 21-03 shall not be in force from April 3, 2012 through April 30, 2012, and half load season will not be enforced on Zorra roads.”

At a regular meeting on March 6, 2012, the Council of the Township of Zorra passed the following resolution: 

“THAT Council adopt the Township of Zorra Work and Road Use Permit as attached to Memorandum 2012-048 from the Director of Public Works.”

The fee for a Work and Road Use Permit is $100.00.  Click here to review the form and conditions.

A reminder for residents that the Township of Zorra Council enacted By-law 21-01, to authorize the following: 

“Following the removal of any trees by municipal or contracted workers, adjacent landowners shall have the option to determine if a replacement tree is required. Should the property owner request a replacement tree, the Township shall deliver a tree (species of tree set out in Schedule “A” of the by-law) for the owner to plant and maintain.”  

Click below to review the By-law and Tree Planting Request Form.

By-law 21-01
Tree Planting Request form

Aden Corcoran
Director of Public Works
274620 27th Line
Ingersoll, Ontario
Phone:  519-485-2490 Ext 227 
Fax:  519-485-2520 
Email:  Aden Corcoran

Steve Oliver
Foreman - Embro Works Yard
8 Commissioner Street (at 35th Line)
Embro, Ontario
Phone:  519-475-4088 
Fax:  519-485-2520 
Email:  Embro Shop

Ron Greason
Foreman - Kintore Works Yard
783036 Road 78 (east of Hwy 19)
Kintore, Ontario
Phone:  519-283-6335 
Fax:  519-485-2520 
Email:  Kintore Shop