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Growth and new development
Big proposals that would change the community, like new industry and new subdivisions, and how council handles them.
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Reports
Town plans about this
Asset Management Plan (AMP)
A big list of everything the town owns - roads, bridges, pipes, buildings, trucks and parks - how worn out each thing is, and how much money the town needs to set aside every year to fix and replace it.
Strategic plan · 2024-2029Council Strategic Plan 2024-2029
Council's to-do list for the town from 2024 to 2029, saying what it wants to get done and roughly when.
Strategy · 10 to 15 years (phased); land-need forecast covers 35 years, 2021-2056Industrial Land Strategy
A consultant's report on where Strathroy-Caradoc could put new factories and other industry over the next 10 to 15 years, and what it would cost to get that land ready.
Master plan · 2022-2046Parks and Recreation Master Plan
A 25-year to-do list for the town's parks, arenas, playgrounds, sports fields and recreation programs.
Master plan · 2022-2046Transportation (Roads) Master Plan
The town's long-range plan for roads, sidewalks, bike routes and possible transit as Strathroy-Caradoc grows to about 35,000 people by 2046.
Master plan · 2024-2046Water and Wastewater Master Plan
The town's long-range plan for the pipes, tanks and treatment plants that bring clean water in and take sewage and rainwater away, so Strathroy and Mount Brydges can keep growing to 2046.
What council members promised about this
| Who | Promise | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Grantham Mayor | He called industrial growth his top priority and promised to work on the 2025 Industrial Lands Strategy, focusing first on Molnar Industrial Park and later on the Glendon Drive / Highway 402 corridor, plus a regional industrial plan with neighbouring municipalities. | Not yet measured |
| Colin Grantham Mayor | He said the next term should look at revitalizing downtown Mount Brydges so it is more welcoming and draws more shops and activity. | Not yet measured |
| Kevin Morrison Councillor | He says growth must come with good planning, so roads, water and sewer, sidewalks and recreation keep up with new housing. | Not yet measured |
| Kevin Morrison Councillor | He wants to protect Strathroy's small-town feel and identity as it grows. | Not yet measured |
| Donna Pammer Councillor | She says growth must balance new infill housing with respect for the existing neighbourhoods. | Not yet measured |
| Steve Pelkman Councillor | He says he wants to help the municipality reach its potential as a progressive place where people enjoy living. | Not yet measured |
| Sheri Faccenda Councillor | She will support local businesses and work to make town processes faster, clearer and easier for businesses. | Not yet measured |
| Sheri Faccenda Councillor | She will push for careful planning that protects neighbourhoods, green space, infrastructure and quality of life as the town grows. | Not yet measured |
| Sheri Faccenda Councillor | She says new growth must come with the services and planning to support it. | Not yet measured |
| Greg Willsie Councillor | He wants a plan to bring in more land for jobs and businesses, especially along the Highway 402 corridor, to grow the tax base. | Not yet measured |
| Greg Willsie Councillor | He wants wastewater, roads and recreation to be planned together with growth instead of one at a time. | Not yet measured |