www.InvestRenfrewCounty.ca Access to a skilled workforce and major transportation routes. Investment ready. the product that attracts people, and having a lower tax rate certainly draws the developers from larger areas to come here,” Mayor bennet conveys.“There’s so much that we can offer here for a laid back type of living.” Moving forward, Neff outlines, “What we’re looking at here in the next couple of years is a whole new urban community. We’re experiencing record growth, and it’s coming at a really good time.” He highlights infrastructure upgrades like the rehabilitation of Highway 148, which will include sidewalks and multi-use paths linking newer developments in the west to underdeveloped areas in the east. New subdivisions in the east end will feature active transportation routes and are designed to offer the best of both worlds. “This new urban community will be like nothing seen in the Ottawa Valley, with the businesses and community being blended perfectly together with nature, with room to grow,” he depicts. With the support of council, staff, residents, and business leaders, the township is looking towards the future with energy and intention. Neff underscores, “We think that the next 24 months is going to be really positive and great for growth. Everything is coming together, and it’s going to be something awesome to see.” 13 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 LAURENTIAN VALLEY, ON
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