A VISION FOR THE FUTURE Looking ahead, the RM of Rockwood is dedicated to balancing progress with a commitment to preserving its rural character. Luellman remarks, “We do have some growth points in a couple of our smaller communities that we’re watching. We call those our white picket fence communities, and we’re cautious to keep that value of rural living, so we’re not pushing the development within those communities.” Moving forward, he says his focus will be on the development in Stony Mountain.“It’s been a very quiet, methodical approach,” he relays. “You don’t hear much about us because we have been cautious on how we push it, but we are prepared.The infrastructure is now just in the completion stages in Stony Mountain. We are bringing up the lift stations as we speak, the land is now for sale, and we are now marketing.” As for his thoughts on what comes next for Rockwood, Taplin says, “I’m looking forward to seeing Stony 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 ROCKWOOD, MB
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