it, understanding that there’s an upcoming energy shortage all across Ontario,” Deschamps explains. “If Eastern Ontario wants to continue to enjoy the success and the growth that it is, we will lose out on projects unless we do our part. So, we see stepping up and being the one to allow it in our township as doing our part for all of Eastern Ontario.” “Projects like that take significant pressure off of our residential tax base, and again, represent meaningful investment back into the community,” adds Nicholson. Infrastructure improvements continue at an accelerated pace. The township has allocated $2.5 million for 2025 road improvements, building on a $1.9 million program in 2024. Over $1 million has been invested in public works equipment, including new plow trucks and sidewalk maintenance vehicles. A $23.9 million tri-municipal water and sewer expansion with Prescott and Augusta will support up to 3000 new homes, addressing both current needs and future growth.“Even though it’s Prescott owned, it’s in our industrial park and, you know, there’s investment that has to be made there. That’s 99 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06 EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL, ON
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