Tuesday May 7: Public Forum on Midhurst development
Midhurst Ratepayers Association April 26 2013
Public Forum on how Midhurst Development affects Springwater
When: Tuesday May 7 at 7:00- 9:00 pm
Where: Elmvale Community Hall, 33 Queen St. W.
AGENDA
• Master of Ceremonies – Katy Austin, Elmvale resident
• Midhurst Secondary Plan (MSP) – David Strachan, Midhurst Resident
• Impact on Springwater Taxes – Bill French. Businessman and Local Advocate
• Impact on Agriculture – Robert Wright, Midhurst Farmer
• Impact on water and the Minesing Swamp – Gary Christie, B.Sc. President of Nottawasaga Steelheaders; anglers, naturalists and conservationists working to protect river watershed
• Questions and Answers
What is the The Midhurst Secondary Plan (MSP)?
The MSP is a plan to build 10,000 homes around the largely unserviced village of Midhurst.
How does this affect Elmvae, Orr Lake and other parts of Springwater?
What will be the cost of building a new city from scratch?
There will be huge expenditures for sewage treatment, fire halls, police stations, recreational facilities, bus service, libraries, etc.
Will this translate into higher Springwater taxes?
Agriculture
Upon completion, 1,800 acres of farmland will be taken out of production. Is this loss of farmland necessary when there are plenty of alternative development sites available much closer to employment opportunities?
Ward boundaries
Midhurst will dominate Springwater politics. Will there be a Midhurst bias on council due to its large population?
Hear the issues and have your say on March 28. For more information
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