2010 Platform

Five Point Plan for Growth & Prosperity in South Dundas

Grow population to support local business, create jobs and make community more appealing.
Work co-operatively with all levels of government, departments and agencies to maximize efficient use of resources.
Work to improve overall financial and operational controls in township office to maximize efficiency.
Ensure community assets and infrastructure is maintained and optimized.
Work with all levels of government to build contacts internationally.

Extend trunk sewer line west from Morrisburg to Coyle Drive and north of County Rd. #2 in Iroquois planning for increased development.
Re-zone property south of County Rd. #2 for residential development from Steward Drive to Coyle Drive.
Re-zone property north of County Rd. #2 for commercial, logistics and high-tech industry (clean & green jobs).
Re-zone township owned land east of Morrisburg golf course for residential development on land no longer required for sewage treatment plant.
Re-zone land north of County Rd. #2 in Iroquois for residential development.
Fund infrastructure investment with development fees and rationalization of township assets.
Protect and support the agriculture-based areas of the township by focusing residential development in non-agriculture areas.

Target specific industries and companies to establish facilities in South Dundas.
Use Upper Canada Region brand to market South Dundas as a desirable location to live, work and visit emphasizing our quality of life.
Work in partnership with adjacent communities and government agencies to optimize resources for residents and tourists.
Support and encourage development of agro tourism opportunities to showcase area farms.
Work cooperatively with local business groups to ensure consistent focus and direction.
Continue to work toward developing a year round tourism industry.

Improve existing trails and develop plan to extend trail systems for walking, hiking and biking throughout South Dundas including promoting more north-south ties.
Develop plans for long-term centralized recreation facilities and consider partnership with St. Lawrence Parks or adjacent municipal governments.
Work in partnership with private sector and local school boards to provide leading edge technology and sports facilities in our schools.
Work in partnership with school boards and St. Lawrence Parks to explore opportunities such as developing the area as a centre of excellence for the traditional trades of Upper Canada.
Continue to support the growth of cultural experiences in South Dundas such as the St. Lawrence Stage and Upper Canada Playhouse.
Implement a Waterfront Plan with the recommendations that have broad community support.

Continue to work cooperatively and support the medical community in their on-going efforts to attract doctors and other medical professionals to the area.
Work with Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LIHN), Winchester District Memorial Hospital, St. Lawrence Medical Clinic and Social Services to ensure accessibility for all residents of South Dundas.
Consider re-development of the old Morrisburg High School building if viable with possible relocation of medical clinic to first floor.
Partner with private sector and provincial government to develop senior’s support centres and apartments in Iroquois and Morrisburg to help seniors stay in their homes and communities longer.
Continue to lobby for more long-term care beds to address the shortage.