Tag Archives: South Frontenac Township

Residents and Species at Risk

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

Ambulance Shortage South Frontenac’s Fire Chief’s quarterly reports contain all sorts of information on fire and rescue services in the Township. In his last report, as it is in most, the largest number of calls that our volunteers respond to … Continue reading →

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Signs of Progress: Roads, Plans, Budgets and Signs

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

Desert Lake Causeway After years of promises and consultations, progress has been made on redeveloping the Desert Lake Causeway. The new culverts are in and the road bed is wider. The new boat ramp, while not yet fully usable, looks … Continue reading →

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OP, PPS, and Docks

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

Official Plan Public Input Starts The first public meeting on the new Official Plan (OP) was poorly attended.  There are two more meeting, please come and tell the Township staff what kind of community you want South Frontenac to be. … Continue reading →

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Calm Before the Storm

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

The summer felt like a re-setting time for the Township: the new Chief Administrative Officer started his job, input for the next three years strategic pan was being collected and developing the new Official Plan started. A few other issues … Continue reading →

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Restrictions on Old Schofield Camp Redevelopment

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

Two years ago the Knights of Columbus sold their Schofield Camp on Buck Lack.  The new owner has undertaken numerous works which have raised concerns that the site would be used for purposes that are not permitted under the current … Continue reading →

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Future Matters: Official Plan, Roads and CAO

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

It’s Happening: The New Official Plan South Frontenac’s current Official Plan, the basic rules that guide our community’s development, was written 20 years ago. It reflected the needs of the Township then; much has since changed. Over the next year, … Continue reading →

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The Big Ones

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

Some of the Township’s big priorities – roads, waste management, planning enforcement, taxes and provincial downloading – have been on last months agendas. First the Facts In preparation for recommendations on how Frontenac County and its Townships might get more … Continue reading →

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Decomposing Organics and Planning

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

Organic Waste Disposal South Frontenac’s waste and recycling contracts are up for renewal in 2020. One of the issues is what should be done with organic waste. Organics waste, as any other waste, fills up our landfills, but it also … Continue reading →

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Water Treatment Plant Leaks

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Ross Sutherland

Eight years ago, pin point leaks started in some of Sydenham water treatment plant’s pipes. During that time Council dealt with matter in closed meetings. An investigation by the Integrity Commission found that the public should have been notified that … Continue reading →

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