January 31, 2022 4:45am
Grey County’s budget sets aside millions for road construction and resurfacing projects.
There is also a focus on housing capital work, an affordable housing fund, long term care staffing and more ambulances.
Committee of the Whole approved the budget late last week and it carries a $186.6 million dollar price tag for both operations and capital.
For rate payers, it’s a 2.88 per cent increase over last year which works out to $29.30 for the average homeowner.
Investments include:
$16 million for road construction and resurfacing projects
$1 million towards implementation of the Georgian College nursing program
$5.5 million for housing capital work
$623,000 towards the affordable Housing Fund
Supporting non-profit affordable housing builds
5 new ambulances
Additional Long-Term Care staffing focused on direct resident care
Funding to initiate climate action plans
“Reviewing and setting budgets is a challenging task made even more difficult with the pandemic continuing to impact Grey County residents,” said Warden Selwyn Hicks. “We realize affordability is important to families and businesses. Today Council supported a 2022 budget that responsibly balances the necessary investments in our services without adding significant pressure onto our ratepayers.”
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