Council News

Meaford council received some good news during their July 21 meeting after a report from staff that suggests that the need for a costly expansion to the municipal wastewater treatment plant could be avoided, in the short term at least. Council has been aware for a number of years that the municipal wastewater treatment plant was operating near its capacity, and that capacity issue has been a topic of discussion and concern with each new development proposal that would require...

After having deferred making a decision on a heritage permit for a contentious condominium development two weeks ago, during their July 21 meeting Meaford's council voted in favour of granting the heritage permit, subject to a number of conditions. The Georgian Bay Harbour condominium development is to be located behind the library property on Trowbridge Street. The proposed five-storey structure plus two levels of underground parking has caused significant concern among residents and members of council due to its size,...