Wellington North has approved the 2026 capital and operating budgets.
The budget comes with a tax levy increase of 3.16 per cent meaning a typical single family residential property in the township assessed at $271,636 will mean a jump of $46.67 for the township end of the property tax.
The capital budget of $8,709,500 includes;
• Reconstruction of Clarke Street between Smith Street and Walton (Arthur) –
$2,662,280
• Arthur Arena score clock – $62,000
• Mount Forest Downtown LED Lighting – $30,000
• Recreation Master Plan update – $75,000
• Upgrades to grounds and equipment at Mount Forest Cemetery – $86,300
• Linear water and wastewater projects in Arthur and Mount Forest – $585,335
• Asphalt resurfacing – $1,405,878
• Sidewalk program – $240,012
Mayor Andy Lennox says even with the pressures of inflation, they have carefully prioritized resources to promote sustainable growth and development.