wastewater treatment capacity. “We have a water treatment plant with excess capacity, but we don’t have a lot of headroom on our wastewater,” he concludes, indicating ongoing challenges and opportunities in Meaford’s growth trajectory. EXPANDING INFRASTRUCTURE AND EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY As Meaford gears up for significant residential growth and infrastructure expansion, CAO Buckham provides a comprehensive overview of the town’s strategic plans. She details the exceptional pace of residential development in Meaford. With planning applications for around 1500 housing units, Meaford’s growth trajectory far surpasses provincial targets for comparably sized centers. “Our growth is significantly greater than other communities with greater investment. This growth is a significant milestone for us, creating opportunities for innovation and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. It also builds our resiliency against existing and future challenges,” she remarks, highlighting an ambitious future for the humble community. Infrastructure, particularly wastewater treatment, is a crucial area of focus. Buckham confirms, “We are looking at an investment which will enable this and future development.” This proactive approach ensures that Meaford can handle the influx of new residents and businesses while maintaining service quality. On the financial front, Buckham explains the strategic financial management that has bolstered the town’s infrastructure over the past decade. “This municipality has been increasing taxes by 2% to support continuous investment in municipal infrastructure for the last eight years now,” she states. This increment has dramatically expanded Meaford’s capital budgets, allowing for extensive improvements across a vast network of roads and bridges, ensuring they meet the demands of the ARA Real Estate Brokerage Ltd is offering 51 single family golf view homes on Meaford Golf Course. Built By: Manorwood Homes, Applevale Properties, Urban Oak and Wright Way Construction Ivan Alderdice—Broker of Record Cell: (519) 270-2356 E-mail: ivan@arealagent.com Mike Juby—Broker Cell: (519) 270-JUBY E-Mail: mike@arealagent.com https://www.arealagent.com/hilton-lane-subdivision/ Elevated Golf Course Living 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07 MEAFORD, ON
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