The County of Haldimand, located in Ontario, Canada, faces several infrastructure challenges in providing services to its residents. One of the main challenges is the transportation system, which needs improvement to better connect residents to employment, education, and healthcare opportunities. The county’s aging water and wastewater infrastructure also requires significant investment to meet the needs of the growing population. Additionally, the county needs to invest in improving its public transit system to provide efficient and sustainable transportation options. Additionally, the county is facing affordable housing shortages, which pose a challenge for low-income residents. Despite these challenges, the County of Haldimand is making strategic investments in infrastructure to address these issues and ensure that it remains a desirable and livable community for its residents.
Sample Highlights from the Capital Improvement Plan
Project ID
Project Title
Project Start Year
Project Description
Project Spend Total
Page Ref
Project Satus
72528
Lowbanks Culvert (970311) Rehab
2023
“Project shifted as a result of re-balancing the 10 year forecast with the program’s priorities and needs.
Increase to reflect current cost estimates and detailed design. While the shift will defer the impact on
CRR-Roads Infrastructure, funding requirements will have a negative overall impact. ”
70000
31
Ongoing
72627
Hagersville Library Replacement
2024
“Project not initiated in 2020. Re-identified in 2021 and budget increased to reflect current quotes.
Originally budgeted at $3,795,500, the majority of funding for this project is from debentures which will
increase the debt burden. ”
5786200
30
Not Started
72705
One Ton Pickup Trucks ROADS (4)
2025
New equipment added to the forecast, tied to project 322022 Roads Operations Service Model Review and Implementation (County-Wide), as a result of significant growth in Caledonia. Project currently funded from development charges.
320000
27
Not Started
72707
Port Maitland East Boat Launch Replacement
2025
“Project removed pending outcome of County Boat Launch Feasibility Study, for a net decrease in
required funding from CRR-General. ”
150000
30
Not Started
72708
Future Road Reconstruction
2025
“New project added – Placeholder for future road reconstruction projects that will be coordinated with
the watermain replacement program. CRR-Roads Infrastructure will be negatively impacted. ”
1950000
32
Not Started
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- A timetable for the construction or completion of the project
- Justification for the project
- Explanation of expenses for the project
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