downtown’s reinvention as a pedestrian-oriented community hub. LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR GROWTH West Lincoln’s growth strategy addresses fundamental infrastructure needs while creating diverse housing options. The municipality recently secured critical funding for essential upgrades. “The province has recently been tremendous supporters of West Lincoln with the HousingEnabling Water Fund, actually awarding just recently West Lincoln the single largest grant the municipality has ever been so fortunate to achieve,” McBride shares. This $4 million investment targets wastewater infrastructure upgrades to support planned urban expansion. The housing strategy tackles specific demographic needs, particularly for seniors. “There are plans for a new Legion Villa, which is a seniors apartment complex,” explains Mayor Ganann.This project upon completion will complement infill developments that maximize existing serviced areas. 153 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05 WEST LINCOLN, ON
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