Mayor Garth Harris Two Year Town Review “Planned Growth”
”Preeceville has seen a strong housing sales over the past
number of years with new homes starts higher than the past 25 years. Plans for new residential and commercial lots
are ongoing and will be brought on line as needed. With up to 40 residential lots needed over
the next ten years we are currently doing a number of utility studies to meet
our current capacity and future needs as well. We are hoping for matching Provincial and
Federal dollars under the Building Canada Program for a Water Utility Project
of $1.5 million with a full review on our waste water system which may run up
to an additional $3 million to update over the next ten years. Our Community Plan will continue to look into
the future for all our services for the town. Half way through our 4 year
mandate we on track with most projects in our five-year capital plan which we
have started to set in December each year in order for staff ready for the New
Year. The formal budget will still be set in May of each year. Council’s work over the last two years will
be to ensure we have all our policies and procedures up-to-date and that staff
has the training and tools to do their jobs and ensure safe operations of our
town.”
MAYOR’S DRAFT BUSINESS PLAN 2013 - 2017
“The Town of Preeceville will effectively plan for
development that recognizes the current need and anticipates the long term
needs of the community.”
1. Planned Growth
This Strategic Intention considers that the quality of life
and a healthy lifestyle for its citizens will be enhanced through orderly and
planned growth. While environmental issues are not presently a problem, steps
need to be taken to stay abreast of emerging concerns. New development should
be environmentally responsible and a balance should be maintained between
environmental and operational issues.
Effectively Plan for Development Action:
• Effectively plan for development that recognizes the
current need and anticipates the long-term needs of the community. (Report to date: Council has a number of
studies done, the water treatment facilities pilot plant study was reviewed in January,
planning with detailed design work for block 48 and 49 lot development is
started, a study to prepare an asset inventory for the town has started and we
are conducting a development levy review for the town. 40% done)
• Facilitate the development of highway commercial property
along the east end of the community. (Repot to Date: Planning
has been done and any development will be balances with lot need. 35% done)
• Provide leadership on environmental matters facing the
Town through comprehensive planning and effective policies and programs. (Report to date: we will be working
closely with the Parkland Regional Waste Authority and the Sask Water Authority.
90% done)
• Explore opportunities for energy efficiencies such as
energy efficient lighting and geothermal heating in existing and proposed new
or renovated buildings. Reuse actual savings from these efficiencies to fund
other opportunities. (Report to date: a number of ongoing
projects are underway with the Legion hall, the Skating Arena, Admin building,
Water treatment buildings and town shops. 75% done)
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