May 2022

Town of Erin breaks ground on wastewater treatment plant

From left to right: Scott McPherson, President North America Construction, Nick Colucci, Director of Infrastructure, Town of Erin, Councillor John Brennan, Mayor Allan Alls, Hon Ted Arnott, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Councillor Rob Smith, Councillor Jaime Cheyne and Nathan Hyde CAO, Town of Erin

Town of Erin broke ground on the wastewater treatment plant on April 29. The project will take between 2 - 2 1/2 years to complete. The tender for the construction of the wastewater treatment plant was issued on March 24.

Some key facts:

• The Town of Erin issued the tender for the construction of the wastewater treatment plant on March 24. Read news release here.
• All financial agreement with the development community are available here.
• The construction of the wastewater plant and the main trunk lines is expected to take between 2 to 2 ½ years (i.e. 2025)
• All new development will be connected first to the system.
• Existing property owners within the urban boundary will not be connecting immediately. It will be a number of years before everyone can hook up to the system.
• Please visit one of the two Public Information Centres scheduled on May 24 and May 25, to get more information.

The Town continues to work hard advocating to higher levels of government for funding and remains optimistic on getting financial help to alleviate the costs to our residents.

Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Be ready. With a little preparation, you can respond quickly to help yourself and others. Understand the risks in your area, create a household emergency plan and build an emergency kit. Everyone has a role to play in Emergency Preparedness. Take action today and ensure you and your family are prepared for an emergency.

To better be prepared, follow these three simple steps: 

Step 1: Make a Plan| Plan a Communication & Evacuation Plan 

Step 2: Make a Kit | Build an Emergency Survival Kit 

Step 3: Stay Informed & Up-to-Date 

There are a number of resources available here.

Economic Development Week 

To celebrate Economic Development Week (May 9 – May 13), the Town of Erin is excited to announce various projects in the works, including:

• An updated tourism attraction magazine to be published this summer,
• New Entrepreneurial Hub Creative Series workshop
• Community Improvement Plan funding approvals for three local businesses 

These projects aim to increase awareness of local programs and the ability to showcase business improvements within the community. For more details on these initiatives follow us on our social media platforms. 

If you are starting a new business or want to grow your existing one, there are a number of resources available. Click for more below.