West Grey focuses on fostering economic development by leveraging partnerships with local businesses and developers. Collaborative, private sector ventures including the establishment of industrial parks allow the municipality to demonstrate its commitment to creating opportunities for residents while driving regional economic growth. To facilitate this, West Grey’s leaders actively focus on streamlining provincial policies and regulations to reduce red tape and empower private enterprises to thrive, particularly in addressing housing challenges. This ability to attract investment while maintaining affordability and sustainability has become a cornerstone of West Grey’s long-term prosperity. West Grey’s infrastructure development is also vital to its growth strategy. Upgrades to roads, bridges, and utilities are not just necessities—they are the backbone of connectivity, accessibility, and community vitality. Additionally, the municipality is modernizing basic services, such as water, sewer, high speed internet and natural gas, to support residential and commercial expansion and meet the needs of its growing population. Overall,West Grey’s strategic sum will be a community that seamlessly blends economic opportunity with small-town values, where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and visitors are drawn to its welcoming spirit. West Grey’s future is shaped by ambition rooted in practicality, and the municipality stands as a shining example of how small municipalities can tackle significant challenges through forward-thinking leadership and community-driven initiatives. A COMMUNITY NAVIGATING RESIDENTIAL GROWTH Known for its vibrant rural landscapes and deeply rooted community ties, the municipality is navigating a period of transformation.This shift is driven by the need to balance housing demands, infrastructure modernization, and economic expansion. “West Grey is a classic urban-rural mix. We have a couple of fully-serviced urban centers that are continuing to expand and develop. We’re getting more and more connectivity,” says Mayor Kevin Eccles, commenting on the new high-speed fibre-optic internet connections that were recently installed throughout the more rural areas of the municipality. 3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02 WEST GREY, ON
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