FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Development Charge Background Study and By-law Updates
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Township is currently undertaking an update to its Development Charges Background Study and By-law.
Development charges are fees collected from builders and developers to help pay for the cost of infrastructure required due to growth, such as roads, water, wastewater, parks, recreation, and fire services. Municipalities are required to do this update, at a minimum, every five years. The Township is completing this update early due to the recent completion of various Township Master Plans, including:
- Fire Master Plan
- Transportation Master Plan
- Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan
- Water Supply Master Plan
The Draft Development Charges Background Study prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (dated December 23, 2020) is provided on the Township’s website at www.centrewellington.ca/developmentcharges
Key dates for this process are:
- February 2, 2021, 10 a.m. – Proposed meeting with interested builders and developers to discuss the Study (Zoom Meeting).
- February 18, 2021, 2 p.m. – Required Development Charges Public Meeting (Zoom Meeting).
- March 29, 2021, 1 p.m. – Proposed Development Charges By-law Passage (Council Zoom meeting)
For questions regarding the Development Charges Background Study, or to register for the February 2, 2021 Builder/Developer zoom meeting, please contact:
Dan Wilson
Managing Director of Corporate Services & Treasurer
519-846-9691 x 224
To register to speak at the February 18, 2021 Public Meeting, please contact:
Kerri O’Kane
Manager of Legislative Services & Municipal Clerk
519-846-9691 x 243
