Please see Municipal Plans on our By-laws & Policies page.
Public Works
After hours Emergency Line: 705-926-0179
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood Public Works Department is made up of 7 full-time employees. Together they maintain approximately 140 kilometers of roads. About 100 kilometers of that is gravel and the remaining is surface treatment or asphalt.
Besides regular maintenance duties public works also completes large scale capital construction projects which includes road reconstructions in preparation for new surface treatment. Also, a large part of public works duties include winter maintenance to the entire Township road network. This is completed with 5 different plow units and a variety of heavy equipment included in the public works fleet.
Other roads that are found within the Township of Asphodel-Norwood, but not maintained by the Township public works staff are:
- County Road 40
- County Road 45
- County Road 8
- County Road 2
- County Road 38
For more information regarding the above roads, please visit the Peterborough County Roads web page.
- Highway 7
Highway 7 is managed by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and maintained by Ministry hired contractors.
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood issues a variety of road permits.
Please visit our Road Applications and Permits page.
Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways
The Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS) for Municipal Highways sets out regulations for standards of repair for highways under municipal jurisdiction, under clause 44 (3) (c) of the Act.
Municipal511 is a map-based road information management and communication service that notifies motorists of road construction, maintenance, closures, and reduced load restrictions.
The intent of the Township's brushing program is to clear cut the Township road allowances of any overgrowth of brush, shrubs, small trees, large trees, and overhanging.
The municipality has a responsibility to maintain its publicly travelled roadways and roadside allowances in a safe condition for all potential users and to ensure that the roadway intersections are adequately cleared of obstructions.
Upon the completion of brushing, clean-up of remaining rough areas is undertaken. The road is signed as "Brusher at Work - Stay Back 300ft". Access to your home or property will not be restricted. Please give the operator time to acknowledge you and to lower the arm of the machine before you proceed.
With an increasing population within the Township of Asphodel-Norwood and an ever growing enthusiasm for active living among all ages, it is imperative that a focus be put on sidewalks to ensure that pedestrians have a safe area to walk. View the Sidewalk Priorities Plan for more information regarding the purpose and direction of the plan.
If a street sign is missing or damaged, please contact the Municipal Office.
In accordance with By-Law 2019-24, the Township of Asphodel-Norwood has commissioned Peterborough County Weed Inspectors to investigate and spray any noxious weeds in the area. Please call the Municipal Office to report any sightings.
For further information, please review the Peterborough County Hazardous Plants Information Guide
Please refer to the Winter Maintenance page.
Contact Us
Township of Asphodel-Norwood
2357 County Road 45
Norwood, ON K0L 2V0
P: 705-639-5343
F: 705-639-1880