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In this edition of The Monthly Update, we have the latest for you regarding Bay and Beyond.
As you’ll read, the District of Muskoka and the Town of Gravenhurst announced earlier this month that Trisan Construction has been retained to carry out the infrastructure project.
Bay and Beyond is a three-year initiative involving the installation of new pipes, roadway improvements, enhanced pedestrian safety, and more opportunities for active transportation. The project involves a nearly two-kilometre stretch from Steamship Bay Road to Gull Lake Rotary Park.
In other news, I am happy to share with you that we are now accepting applications for our annual Gravenhurst High School Bursary. Details about the bursary, including how to apply, can be found in this edition of our e-newsletter.
On several occasions in April, I was reminded why our community is such a great place to live.
For example, on April 10, council members, staff, and Rotary Club of Gravenhurst members gathered at Gull Lake Rotary Park to celebrate the start of the tiered seating project in the park. I again want to thank Rotary for spearheading this wonderful initiative.
Earlier in the month, we were pleased to accept Stan White Jr.’s original architectural drawings of the barge and shoreline at Gull Lake Rotary Park. Fred Schulz donated the 1950s era drawings to the town and they are now on display in our lobby at town hall.
We also had a flag-raising in April to mark Be A Donor Month, which raises awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation. Thank you to the Muskoka Gift of Life Association for joining us at the event.
As well, I was grateful to attend the Muskoka Royals Ringette end of season celebration this month. My thanks to the sponsors, coaches and parents for making this program such a tremendous success.
We had another productive council meeting in April, too.
Council approved the purchase of a new pumper truck for the Gravenhurst Fire Department. The truck will replace an existing vehicle at our station in Barkway. This investment will ensure our continued ability to respond to various emergencies.
We also approved a new corporate communications plan. The plan will be used as a guiding document for external and internal communications.
And we awarded $2.9 million in road rehabilitation and resurfacing work for this year. These projects are part of our 2024 capital budget.
Please see Council Highlights – available through the e-newsletter – to learn more about our latest meeting.
It’s my privilege to invite you to our 40th annual Mayor’s Tea. The event is at the Gravenhurst Opera House, Wednesday, June 5, starting at 1 p.m. See our e-newsletter for more information.
I look forward to updating you again next month.
Until then, please take care.
Heidi Lorenz,
Mayor.
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