The Township of Warwick Council has approved this year’s budget. This year’s capital budget of just over $10 million includes an almost $5 million to support the new community hall project in Watford. $2o million will be spent on arena upgrades and the community centre construction project has Mayor Jackie Rombouts elated.
Ratepayers are looking at a tax increase of 2.5% on the municipal portion of taxes for property owners. The township says it is facing higher operating costs and a significant increase in insurance premiums. While the process was long and laborious as always, Rombouts was impressed with the use of resources her group showed.
The final approved 2021 budget is available on the Township’s website. More budget funding allocations can be found at www.strathroytoday.ca.
Funding is also allocated to refresh a portion of Warwick Drive ($500,000), to replace a snowplow ($400,000), complete Hickory Creek Line
Rehabilitation ($485,000) and 4 bridge and culvert improvement projects ($477,500). Council also directed funds to construct a new salt shed and wash bay ($1,045,450) to reserves. For more information about the Township of Warwick, visit www.warwicktownship.ca
