Business View Civil & Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 8

136 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 Winnipeg. As well as Lockport, where a two- year, federal public works project is underway to increase the decking width on the bridge for vehicles and pedestrians. The RM will build on this to enhance the area with more public space access and connectivity. At each end of the bridge are popular federal parks with pelicans and excellent world-class fishing. Plans to increase a more diverse housing stock are well underway. As McLean reports, “We have a several private developers who are looking at creating residential lots. And we just completed a new sewer system, capable of servicing 1800 homes in the south end, where we’re trying to create more density. A high percentage of our inventory is single family dwellings. So we’re looking at areas where we can create diverse types of housing that’s affordable. We’re certainly planning for how people can age in place, and also to have young people and families start out here. There is a lot of potential for growth.” municipality. And the RM administration has just signed a contract with Valley Fiber, a company that is investing $9.5 million into bringing broadband to the rural northern communities, like Clandeboye and Petersfield, and where the seasonal cottages are located. Very good news for current residents and people considering a move to the locale. According to McLean, “One of the trends we’re seeing is people becoming full-time residents at what were their former seasonal homes. Especially during COVID, people were wanting to get out of the cities and were renovating the cottages into four-season residences. Many of the long-time family cottages now have the third generation coming in. So we’re looking forward to that younger demographic bringing new life and vibrancy to our communities.” A significant number of tourists visit the RM to take advantage of the natural beauty and outdoor activities, especially along Lake