Rick Vatri

The Town of New Tecumseth's Drainage Master Plan Phase 2 comprehensively assesses existing riverine and urban drainage systems, identifies flood risks, and evaluates strategies to mitigate them. It focuses on developing system-wide storm sewer and riverine flood management tools, outlining 29 proposed projects across six riverine and ten urban flood risk areas. The plan provides guidance for capital planning and annual budget decisions to implement future drainage improvements and reduce flood risk.

This Master Plan guides development for the Town of New Tecumseth until 2040, addressing projected population growth. It synthesizes extensive community feedback to propose 68 recommendations covering parkland acquisition, classification, redevelopment, and specific amenities like playgrounds, sports fields, courts, splash pads, and off-leash dog parks. The plan prioritizes equitable access, sustainable design, and enhancing connectivity within and between communities, aiming to provide high-quality recreational spaces for all residents.

The document outlines the current and proposed Levels of Service (LOS) for the Town of New Tecumseth's municipal infrastructure, as mandated by Ontario Regulation 588/17. It details proposed LOS for various service areas including Transportation, Stormwater, Water, Wastewater, Fire, Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Facilities and Indoor Recreation, and Fleet & Fleet Equipment. The plan assesses options and risks, aiming to ensure long-term sustainability, affordability, and achievability of service levels, while also considering future growth and infrastructure needs over a 10-year period.

The Water Asset Management Plan for the Town of New Tecumseth outlines a roadmap for managing its water infrastructure, focusing on assessing the state of local infrastructure, defining levels of service, and developing comprehensive asset management strategies that include information, demand, climate change adaptation, lifecycle, disposal, and risk. The plan aims to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective water services to the community through continuous improvement and informed investment decisions, while ensuring financial sustainability.

The council approved the 2021 budget, which includes the Town, Water, and Wastewater budgets. The budget focuses on the average home impact, property taxes, levy changes, and how the net levy is spent. It also covers budget summaries by account category and department, service enhancement requests, staffing requirements, and the capital fund, including project summaries and multi-year projects. Additional topics include reserves, debentures, the infrastructure funding gap, and fleet continuity. The budget also addresses the impact of COVID-19 on the town's operations and revenues.