Cramahe Now

Cramahe Township Progress Report 2009
Detailed Summary

Sewage Expansion -
2009 - obtained $4.2 in funding
- obtained approval for $1.3 million low interest loan
2011 - waste water plant completion

Enhance Road Network
2009 - increased ditching budget to $51,000
- inspected all bridges
- Victoria Street bridge rehab
- road treatments on Walker, Old Percy, Mutton Bridge approach, Tobacco, Morganston, Dingman, Telephone
- road surfacing on Pinegrove
- reconstruction of Purdy Rd.
- purchase new grader, 1/2 ton and 1 ton trucks
- begin rehab of Elgin
- Durham, Parliament street design

Enhance recreation/tourism opportunities
- fence work on diamonds
- Little Lake improvements
- red clay on Memorial Park diamond
- summer camp program fully subsidized
- reduced time for ice installation and removal
- new marque sign
- increase ad revenue
- new contracts
- renovation of Castleton Library
- supported programming

Asset Management
- completed PSAB inventory
- replaced front steps on municipal building

Strong Identity
- 6 gateway signs and 2 community signs
- gazebo and bell installed
- fountain repaired
- farmers' market
- participate in Olympic Torch Run

Industrial/Commercial Growth
- liaise with downtown merchants
- new Tim Horton's
- industry visits
- completed land inventory
- beautified industrial park
- additional streetlights in industrial park

Public Safety
- accessible counter at municipal office
- tested Cramahe Calling
- emergency management program reviewed
- new community policing room
- bylaw to authorize OPP to enforce trespassing

Support and Expand Volunteerism
- supported Trash 'n' Treasures, Apple Blossom Festival, Auction Barn Jamboree, Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, Colborne 150th
- volunteer/staff Christmas party

Encourage Public Participation and Communication
- issue press releases, host open houses

Greener Community
- new showerheads at Keeler Centre
- repair Ice Kube system
- new recycling bins
- high efficiency street lights in industrial park

Efficiencies and Effectiveness
- Community Services responsible for booking and cleaning all buildings except Municipal Office
- all full-time staff completed customer service training
- new customer service desk
- staff team-building exercise
- 1/2 page ad in Northumberlandtoday twice a month