Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

81 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 WEST GREY, ONTARIO Mayor Kevin Eccles is also quick to add that the municipality has more to offer beyond its scenic beauty. He highlights, “Yes, we’re nestled in nature and the natural beauty of West Grey is undisputed. We’ve got everything from small inland lakes, to rivers, to forests, to beautiful parks and charming villages. But from a business perspective, what is also here is the infrastructure to support business. A business that is doing any export into the United States, probably has a better chance of getting product to Port Huron, or even into Windsor, quicker from a manufacturing base here, than you could from in and around the GTA, solely based on reduced traffic and congestion, and ease of access to market.” Residential Growth and a Vibrant Quality of Life With the rise of remote work, the municipality has seen internet providers embrace the shift, increasing reliable infrastructure with a goal of expanding their coverage in the municipality to 90 per cent. This adaptability has led to a significant increase in professionals working Industrial Lot Sales & Construction Aggregate and Ready Mix Supply WWW.HBYECONSTRUCTION.COM