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ing portions of the site as open greenspace. In conjunction with the reopening, town council recently approved an updated Quarry bylaw to allow for the use of human-powered watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, as well as fishing at the West Quarry between dawn and dusk from April 1 to Nov. 30. Swimming remains prohibited, and visitors are asked to follow all posted rules and safety signage while using the area. “We are pleased to reopen the West Quarry area and thank the community for their patience while this important work was com-
The Township of Perth South has adopted an updated asset management plan that charts a more sustainable path for maintaining roads, bridges, buildings and other municipal infrastructure over the next decade while significantly reducing its long-term infrastructure funding gap. Council approved the 2025 Asset Management Plan following a presentation from Andrew Mirabella, associate partner with Hemson Consulting, at its July 7 meeting. The provincially required plan evaluates the township’s infrastructure, its current condition, desired service levels and the investment needed to maintain those assets over time. “Part of that requirement is to ensure when grant opportunities do come along, the municipality has an asset management plan demonstrating the requirement for the infrastructure and the needs,” Mirabella told council. “You use that to support your applications. “Aside from the grant side of things, this is obviously a fiscally prudent document to understand how municipalities manage their infrastructure, the quantum of the infrastructure they own, the conditions and so on.” Rather than aiming to replace every asset at the end of its expected lifespan, the updated plan uses a lifecycle approach that prioritizes maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement based on the level of service residents expect. According to Mirabella, Perth South owns approximately $401.3 million worth of municipal
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The Town of St. Marys has announced the West Quarry has reopened following the completion of the West Quarry Cleanup Project. The project focused on improving site safety, addressing invasive species and reducing long-term liabilities from when the site was an active quarry. Work included removing 900 cubic metres of waste concrete and 7,500 pounds of hazard-waste steel material, clearing overgrowth, improving water access, installing scenic fencing, and restor-
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Now that the work is complete, the West Quarry is a wonderful place to fish, canoe or kayak. However, please note that, for safety reasons, there is no swimming allowed. Pictured, a group of young fishermen get ready to land their catch.
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