Quinte News continues to look back at 2024.
We spoke with the mayor of Tyendinaga Township Claire Kennelly about the last 12 months.
He says funding from upper-tier levels of government is a real challenge.
“We have made some headway with some increased funding from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund and the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, receiving some money from them. However, you know the provincial and federal government for infrastructure remains a challenge.”
Some of the capital projects and purchasing include a new pumper fire truck and road work on Shannonville Road and Old Highway 2.
He says with less infrastructure funding and more demand and higher costs, they have turned to what is called micro-surfacing on roads.
“Well, it’s an innovative approach that not only improves our road quality but also represents our commitment to sustainable and efficient infrastructure solutions. It basically gives a one inch surface, looks like new pavement.”
His Worship says to be able to keep the tax increase to six per cent, when they began with a draft budget of 20 per cent, was a big win.
For 2025, Kennelly says they want to continue to put money into reserves for a rainy day.
He finished by indicating that they installed new safety zones around the schools in Read and Marysville, along with Tyendinaga Public School
They also received a grant for two trailers that can be utilized for road closures.
