The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh oversees a wide range of projects every year. Look through the projects below to learn more about our current initiatives.
When the opportunity arises please provide your feedback. Your opinion matters and helps shape the outcome of this important work.
There has been a number of changes made to the Tree Program for 2024. Council has agreed to purchase 500 trees to be provided to landowners at a subsidized rate of $10.00 per tree. Find out how you can enter the lottery system to receive trees here!
In September 2021, Council supported proceeding with the investigation of an EA for the expansion of the Century Heights Municipal Water System to accommodate future growth. Find more information on the project and process here.
Council of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is committed to the preservation of the environment and natural resources of the area.
The objective of the program is to aid in keeping our lakes, rivers, streams and groundwater pollution free. Septic systems that are improperly maintained, outdated or malfunctioning may have a negative impact on the groundwater, the surrounding water bodies and the environment. Systems on waterfront properties are first priority but all systems in the Township will be inspected.
A Growth and Servicing Master Plan will allow the Township to proactively plan for future growth. The plan considers opportunities, constraints and existing conditions to give the Township a better understanding of what our communities can look like in the future.
Kenect brings texting, web leads, payments, and reputation management together in one platform on mobile or desktop application. This platform is used to communicate more efficiently with residents through two-way text messaging from the main phone number, an online widget on our website, scheduled broadcast messages, automatic replies and more.
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) was retained by the Townships of Howick, North Huron and Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (collectively “the Townships”) to assess current landfill practices and to develop a recycling plan to accommodate the transition of recycling (Blue Box) from municipal collection and processing to Producer Responsibility. The transition is to proceed in accordance with the ‘Blue Box Regulation’ (O.Reg. 391/21) under the ‘Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016’ (RRCEA).
The Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is moving forward with Phase 1a. & 1b. of the Port Albert Servicing Master Plan. This project includes roadway urbanization and storm sewer installation on Wellington Road between South Street and Russell Street.
The ACW Zoning By-law was passed on June 3rd, 2008 its purpose is to provide regulations which will affect control over all forms of land use or other related matters within the Township. The update process was initiated by Council in June 2023.
