Mayor Garth Harris Two Year Town Review “Infrastructure
Management”
”Preeceville has seen a strong housing sale 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 to have 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 plan and provide for the
continued development and maintenance of quality infrastructure and facilities
in accordance with the needs of the community.
3. Infrastructure Management
The Town has a substantial investment in existing assets,
such as buildings, parks, roads, underground infrastructure, and
equipment. These assets meet the current
needs; however, the Town must plan and develop facilities and infrastructure
for a growing, thriving community. The
economic life of the Town’s assets will be enhanced through proper ongoing
maintenance. The Town is a responsible steward of the community’s natural
resources.
Provide Appropriate Facilities Action:
• Plan and provide for the continued development and
maintenance of quality facilities in accordance with the needs of the
community. (Report to date: Review is
ongoing with needs added into our 5 year Capital plan)
• Proceed with revitalizing the Recreation Centre and Legion
Hall, recognized as the hub of activities in the community, through renovations
and upgrading. (Report to date: Both
the Rec Centre and the Legion have/or being renovated and both are well used.
75% done)
• Upgrading safety glass in the Public Viewing area of the
skating arena. (Report to date: 100% done)
• Start off a three year paving program. Seventh Street NE,
Third Ave NE (Report to date: Capital
funding started)
• Extension of 1st Ave South East to provide for more
available lots in the industrial area. (Report
to date: As needed)
• Continuation of the replacement and new installation of sidewalks.
Crosswalk at 1st Ave NE (Report to
date: All old system has been replaced and new installation underway from
downtown up to the North end of town started)
• Residential
water meter replacement program (convert existing to remote read). (Report to date: Meter reading gun bought
along with 50 meter which are replacing worn out homes. 7% done)
• Optimize street lighting through upgrades to meet
recommended levels. (Report to date:
No formal review done)
• Sewer main relining, replacement program. ( Report to date: Study ongoing, Capital
funding to start)
•Fire hydrant assessment, replacement program. (Report to date: Assessment ongoing with
planned replace of three pre year. 5 done, one remains. Capital funding started.
)
• Develop
Geographical Information System to ensure all infrastructure is precisely
recorded and information is available. (Report
to date: Asset study underway)
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