MEDIA RELEASE

September 8, 2011

Residents' Opinions on the Future Important to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is currently pursuing the development of a Community-Based Strategic Planning Process through an open and transparent public process that will guide future directions in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula over the next ten years. Over the next few months, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula will be inviting residents, community groups and businesses to share their views and perspectives on the Town of South Bruce Peninsula they would envision in 2021.

"We are really excited to get this process started, to involve the community and to begin to Create our Future" said Mayor John Close.

The outcomes of the Community-Based Strategic Plan includes the establishment of a collective vision and a plan over the next 10 years that defines ways to maximize resources and communicate found priorities to all stakeholders. The final plan will include an implementation strategy that extends to the operations and will be aligned with the goals of respective departments that deliver municipal services across the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

The plan will align to other municipal planning documents and the budget process using established performance measure that will ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and reported annually to identify progress, measure success and establish future goals.

Through public input, this process will ensure the development of a collective vision and a plan for the future that provides measurable and achievable goals and recommendations supported by the community. As part of the research phase of the project, residents will be invited to take part in a variety of activities, including interviews/surveys, community consultation sessions, a workshop and special activities for youth and seniors.

The consultation activities will begin shortly with the assistance of DPRA Canada, an independent consulting firm hired to assist the Town of South Bruce Peninsula with the development of the Plan. Residents are asked to visit the Town website (http://www.southbrucepeninsula.com) for additional information on the Strategic Plan.

For more information, please contact the project consultant:

Christina Bruce, DPRA Canada
Telephone: 1.800.661.8437 ext. 259
Email: christina.bruce@dpra.com

 

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 31, 2011

Mayor Getting Fit

Thanks to a $10,000 donation for outdoor fitness equipment from the Nuclear Waste
Management Organization, Mayor John Close is getting into shape at both Bluewater Park and
on Sauble Beach. The Town of South Bruce Peninsula encourages everyone to take advantage of
this opportunity, and get fit before the snow flies!

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 2, 2011

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula Council on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 voted to proceed with installing water meters on all properties within the Town that are on a municipal water system. This mandatory program will provide an opportunity for all water customers within the Town to monitor their water use and control it by knowing exactly how much water they are using.

Customers who have been on a waiting list will now be provided appointments at their convenience. Those who have not yet booked an appointment are now asked to do so using the 1-800-667-4387 phone number they received in a mail-out.

Mayor John Close said "Having water meters on all properties serviced by a municipal water system will conserve water and is a sound environmental step forward."

Contact

Phil Dwyer, C.E.T., DPA

Manager of Public Work

Town of South Bruce Peninsula

519-534-1400 x 131

June 10, 2011- Fireworks and Burning

The South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department would like to remind all residents and visitors to the Town of By-Law Numbers 102-2010 and 4-2003.

By-law 102-2010, A By-law to Regulate Fireworks.
Fireworks may be set off between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm on Victoria Day, Canada Day, Independence Day as well as the day preceding these days.  Fireworks shall not be set off on any other day without first obtaining a permit from the Town. 

By-law 4-2003, A By-law to Regulate Burning within the Town.
Daytime burning is not permitted between the months of April to November, or in the Town of Wiarton at any time.  Campfires for the purposes of cooking or warmth are permitted but need to be set in a fire pit or tire rim and shall be no more that .75 metres x .75 metres at the base and no more than one half metre in height.  Smoke from your fire should not cross the roadway or create a discomfort to other property in the immediate area.

For more information or a copy of these by-laws please refer to the Town website at www.southbrucepeninsula.com.  Failure to comply with the by-laws could result in fines being issued.  Thank you for your cooperation, we feel that taking these precautions will allow everyone to have a safe and enjoyable summer.

Daniel Robinson
Fire Chief
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
519-534-1400 ext 142