Town Projects
Every year, Town Council approves many projects to maintain services to the residents of Perth.
Below is a listing of the 2022 projects.
Roads/Water/Sewer
|
Project |
Description |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Plant SCADA Upgrade | The SCADA system is a combination of hardware and software enabling the capture of data within, and automation of, water treatment processes | Ongoing |
| Water Treatment Plant - Sandblasting Wall | ||
| Water Tower Valve | ||
| Water Motor, Analyzer, Pump | ||
| Rocky Ramp Modifications | Modify the large and the small Rocky Ramp | |
| Mary Street Upgrades | Water mains, sewer lines and road surface will be replaced | Ongoing |
| Water mains, sewer lines and road surface will be replaced | Ongoing | |
| Foster Street Upgrades | Water mains, sewer lines and road surface will be replaced | Ongoing |
| Craig Street Upgrades | Improvements in conjunction with Lanark County from Chetwynd St. to Irwin St. | Ongoing |
| Rogers Road Bridge Upgrades | Renovation of the bridge | |
| Wilson Street Parking Lot Landscaping | Complete the landscaping in the Wilson Street Parking Lot | |
| Highway 7 Water and Sewer Study | MTO is planning to upgrade the Highway 7 portion that runs through Perth. This project is to do the planning for the water and sewer upgrades that will need to occur at the same time as the MTO road replacement | |
| Tree Removal & Replacement | This is for the removal of the trees that have been affected by the Emerald Ash Borer | Ongoing |
| 2007 CAT Loader Replacement | Replacement of the existing loader | |
| 2008 Dump Truck Replacement | Replacement of the existing dump truck | |
| Salt Truck Replacement | Replacement of the existing salt truck | Complete |
| Road Line Painting | This is an annual activity to paint road lines including parking spaces, loading zones and handicapped spaces | Complete |
| Road Crack Sealing | This is an annual activity to seal cracks in the roads | Complete |
Development
|
Project |
Description |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Plan Review | Review of the Town's Official Plan | Ongoing |
| Development Charge Study | This is a regular activity to update the Development Charge study with current information | |
| Secondary Unit Grant Program | Implementation of a grant program to assist residents in building a secondary unit on their property | Ongoing |
| Infrastructure Master Plans | Several Infrastructure Master Plans need to be done for future development | |
| Secondary Plans | This is to create a Secondary Plan for Perthmore |
Waste Management
|
Project |
Description |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landfill Expansion | Completion of the Landfill Expansion to increase the capacity for approximately 15 more years | Ongoing |
| Reuse Centre Sea Containers | This is a purchase of 2 sea containers to be used at the Landfill for a Reuse Centre | Complete |
Fire/By-Law
|
Project |
Description |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Service Simulation | The Emergency Response team will conduct a simulated emergency to practice the response | |
| Bunker Gear Replacement | Purchase of new bunker gear for Firefighters | Complete |
| Defibrillator Replacement | Several defibrillators in Town facilities have expired and need to be replaced | |
| Hybrid Vehicles | Purchase of 2 hybrid vehicles for Fire and By-law |
Buildings
|
Project |
Description |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Upgrades | Replacement of Electrical Panel, installation of new Exit door, upgrades to meet Fire Code | Ongoing |
| Indoor Pool Upgrades | Replacement of Roof, Change room HVAC system replacement, Equipment Room Ventilation, Multi purpose room Condensing Unit | Ongoing |
| Accessibility Improvements to Crystal Palace Washrooms | This will involve upgrading the washrooms to be more accessible and the replacement of the water lines so that this building can be used during all 4 seasons | Ongoing |
| Replacing Crystal Palace Glass Panels | Replacement of several ceiling glass panels at the Crystal Palace | Ongoing |
| Old Fire Hall Soffits/Fascia Refurbishment | The old fire hall beside the library required repair and painting of the soffits and fascia | Ongoing |
Parks/Recreation
|
Project |
Description |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Last Duel Park Infrastructure Removal | Removal of some of the water and power running through the south end of Last Duel Park | Ongoing |
| Winterizing Crystal Palace Washrooms | This will involve replacement of the water lines into the Crystal Palace washrooms so that this building can be used during all 4 seasons | Ongoing |
| Recreation Facility Location Study | This is a study to determine the best location for future recreation facilities such as the pool and the arena | |
| Flag Poles | Two new flag poles will be installed near the Crystal Palace | Complete |
Tourism/Museum Projects
|
Project |
Description |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Night Markets | Two Night Market Events will occur in 2022. One on May 28 and one on Oct 1 | Ongoing |
| Renovations of Museum third floor | The third floor of the Museum will be painted and displays all updated and reconfigured. | Complete |
| Replacement of pathway in Courtyard | Due to degradation in the flagstone, the pathway will be replaced with stone pavers to ensure public safety. | Ongoing |
Other
Other
|
Project |
Description |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Replacing Town Signage | Town entrance signs will be replaced | Ongoing |
| Flag Poles | Two new flag poles will be installed near the Crystal Palace | Complete |
| Climate Change Advisory Panel Initiatives | This is for initiatives from the Climate Change Advisory Panel | Ongoing |
| Migration of Town IT services to remote based | ||
| Digitization of Records | ||
| Asset Management Plan - Service Delivery Assessment | ||
| Salary Grid Review |