Plans, Studies and Reports

The Town's plans, studies and reports are an important part of how we meet and set goals for the development of our community. Read and explore the documents that guide our Town.

Active Transportation Study

The Active Transportation Study aims to promote active living, improve the existing trail system and implement a new active transportation plan in the Town. The study involved consultation with the public through a variety of workshops and interviews. Some recommendations include, creating an outdoor trail system, an indoor trail, raising funds to support trail development and promote trail use to the public.

Asset Management Plan

Our Asset Management Plan details the state of municipal infrastructure and provides financial strategies designed to mitigate long-term funding gaps. Based on our assessment, the majority of our assets are in good or very good conditions. Our plan includes detailed strategies to maintain our assets and plan for growth.

Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Economic Development Strategic Plan focuses on attracting economic investment to our community. We plan to meet this goal by creating a common brand for the Town, promoting local industrial and commercial development and revitalizing the downtown area.

Official Plan

The Town's Official Plan guides future land use, transportation and development policies to manage the growth of our community. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages economic development while still maintaining the culture and heritage of our Town.

Parks Master Plan

The Parks Master Plan focuses on outdoor parks, open space and trail resources with the intent to guide the growth and development of parks and outdoor spaces in Town. This plan outlines the mission and goals for park development, creates a policy framework for the development and identifies specific projects and investments.

Energy Management Plan

Ontario Regulation 507/18 came into effect January 1, 2019 replacing Regulation 397/11 which received Royal Assent in May of 2009 and was intended to attract new investment, create new green economy jobs and better protect the environment.
As part of the protection of the environment, the Province requires that by July 1^st of each year all Public Agencies will produce an Annual Summary of Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions which is submitted to the Province and available to the public for review. As part of the regulation an Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan must be created and updated every 5 years.