adaptable to different needs,” Harris notes. SUPPORTING RESIDENTIAL AND ECONOMIC EXPANSION Infrastructure is the backbone of Parry Sound’s growth strategy, and the town is making significant investments to support its expanding population and economy. A $20 million modernization of Pumping Station No. 2 is among the most impactful projects, enabling the creation of 1,700 new residential units and redeveloping brownfield lands along the harbor. “This project is about more than just capacity—it’s about creating opportunities for sustainable growth,” Mayor McGarvey explains. “It allows us to support infill development while protecting the natural environment.” The town also upgrades critical infrastructure 86 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01
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