COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
July 14, 2026
The following is an informal summary of selected actions from the Council meeting and is not the official record.
Richmond Street South Pedestrian Safety
Council formally requested that the Ministry of Transportation extend the Connecting Link on Highway 4 (Richmond Street South) approximately 700 metres south of Saintsbury Line, beyond Olde Clover Drive. The request responds to continued development and pedestrian safety concerns in an area without sidewalks, curbs and streetlights.
Wastewater Expansion Funding Plan Approved
Council approved a funding plan for the Lucan Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and sanitary trunk main upgrades and directed staff to apply for an interest-free loan through Middlesex County. The provincial grant covers 73% of eligible project costs incurred after April 2023; other expenses remain the Township’s responsibility.
New Fire Truck Approved for Granton
Council awarded a $740,000 plus HST tender to Metalfab Ltd. for a new four-door pumper-tanker for the Granton Fire Station. The tender came in approximately $60,000 under budget and the vehicle will provide increased tanker and pump capacity.
Ice Allocation Adjusted for 2026–2027 Season
To help address demand for minor hockey ice time, Council approved moving the Friday adult recreational ice rental from 9:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. beginning in the 2026–2027 season. The Tuesday evening rental will remain unchanged.
Development Charges Review Deferred
Council decided to wait until the BM Ross Sanitary Master Servicing Study is complete before updating the Township’s Development Charges By-law. The study will help inform future infrastructure requirements and the projects to be considered in the review.