entire carbon footprint. We’re hoping to have that completed by the end of this year.” LOOKING AHEAD Moving forward, the Township of Russell continues to embrace growth and transformation fueled by a proactive approach to planning and community development. “We are trying to organize ourselves as far as what our next 5 to 10 years look like. We’re working on all our different master plans now because the official plan is being adopted,” illustrates Godin, underscoring the need for continued affordable housing solutions in the municipality. For Bourgon, the focus is on supporting growth. “We’re looking at older parts of our villages to do that densification, but the infrastructure cannot accommodate that growth. So that will be part of our future need,” he states. “The infrastructure goal for the next 10 to 20 years it’s to overlap all our plans together to create that financial need roadmap to make sure we maximize every penny that we have going forward.” In the realm of parks and recreation, Guitard emphasizes the dedication to maintaining and enhancing services for all residents. She elaborates, “We’ve been working diligently in the last years to create more daycare spaces, which are in very high demand. You can just imagine if you have 500 new houses coming in, most of these houses are being bought by young families.” Alongside this, Guitard points to the new recreation complex as an exciting addition to the current amenities. Looking to the future, the Township of Russell is a community committed to preserving its rural charm, while embracing modern growth. This balance of heritage and progress makes it a desirable place to live, work, and play, promising a vibrant future for all of its residents. 303 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 08 RUSSELL, ON
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