West Grey Council has settled on the budget numbers for 2025.
At the January 14 council meeting, council and staff approved the capital and operating budget which amounts to just over $33.69 million, representing an 8.6 percent blended tax increase.
For residential ratepayers, the 2025 increase translates to an additional $120 per $100,000 of residential assessment, based on 2016 assessments.
According to a release from West Grey, the 2025 budget "allocates funds for significant investments in key areas such as infrastructure, community development, and other major projects."
Some key highlights from the 2025 budget include:
• completion of the new police station
• new pumper fire truck for the Durham station
• replacement of Bridge 44 on the Northline in Glenelg
• diesel exhaust removal systems for the Durham and Ayton fire stations
• a new plow truck for the Bentinck public works depot.
"Setting the annual municipal budget is complex," said Mayor Kevin Eccles. "West Grey Council has focused on current community needs and future preparation. Despite rising infrastructure costs, bridge maintenance, and other pressures, Council is committed to allocating resources to strategically support identified priorities in a fiscally responsible manner."
For more details, visit westgrey.com/budget.