Wellington County Council officially adopted the budget for 2025.
At the January 30 council meeting, the budget was approved with a 3.9 percent increase to the County portion of property taxes.
Major projects highlighted in the budget this year include funding for the reconstruction of four bridges on Wellington Road 109 in Arthur over the next two years. There is also $9.7 million in capital repairs and enhancements within the county's social and affordable housing units.
Additionally, there is funding for land acquisition for new Ambulance Station facilities in the county.
There is also a "significant investment" by the Government of Canada into Children’s Early Years as a step towards more affordable child care for parents, according to the county's official release.
"As the impacts of inflation and rising costs continue to affect everyone, the County strives to balance affordability with the service needs of our growing community," said Warden Chris White. "The County has continued its approach of phasing in the rising costs of services through prudent long-term planning and financing."