Business View Civil and Municipal l January 2023

172 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 SPRINGWATER , ON Representing Springwater are Mayor Jennifer Coughlin, Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Schmidt, and General Manager of Infrastructure and Operational Services, Mahesh Ramdeo. Mayor Coughlin begins, “Springwater was formed through amalgamation in 1994. Our geographical location means we have a real sense of nature- those who come to Springwater come for our outdoor spaces, strong sense of community, and diverse culture.” “We lie an hour’s drive from the Greater Toronto Area, with our largest neighboring city being the City of Barrie. Something truly special about our township is our commitment to volunteering. We have many volunteers throughout our communities that offer up their time to participate in events, run recreation programs, advise on committees, operate outdoor ice rinks and run our local food bank,” Coughlin adds. Municipal staff continuously work on new projects to further develop Springwater as