Community Wide Actions 2016
Continued to focus density within Identified Growth Areas outlined within the OCP.
Continuation of the Green Building Rebates to incentivize energy-efficient development.
Continued operation of municipal hydroelectric generation facility.
Continued planning and design charrette for Pelmewash Parkway.
Begin greenway development process with small project.
Continued to implement Transportation for Tomorrow Plan
Continuation of curbside recycling and yard waste collection.
Ongoing participation in the Living Greener Initiative which encourages residents to conserve and live
sustainably through the use of an annual calendar and media ads.
Continued the implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Resource Conservation Development
Permits throughout the community.
Continued to install solar-powered bus shelters throughout the community.
Composter sale to residents (yearly program) to help recycle kitchen scraps, in addition to sale of rain barrels
and cone digester.
Continued to require water meters to be installed in new construction projects; and complete universal
metering project with installation of meters in all properties.
Continuation of water restrictions.
Continued planting within the Arboretum at Jack Seaton Park as budget allows.
Continued use of the Landscaping Guidelines within Development Permit Areas to establish further private
greenspace throughout the community.
Added pedestrian walkway and bike lanes for 1.5 km road connecting neighbourhood to schools.
Installation of water meters throughout the community.
Implementation of the Water Master Plan.
Bond Road watermain and street improvements 1 km of pedestrian pathway.
Restoration of Bottom Wood Lake Road to facilitate safe active transportation between Main Street and schools
to Wood Lake tourist node.
2016 Annual Report
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