Warwick Township has approved its 2022 budget, which includes a zero per cent tax increase for residents.
The $16.12 million document includes $4.06 million for major capital projects.
Council voted to take $2 million from reserves for capital projects, and an additional $200,000 for operating costs.
Originally planned items like the paving of a municipal parking lot, and an economic development study were cut from the final document.
Mayor Jackie Rombouts said there are a few things that she's excited about this year.
"I'm looking forward to the expansion onto our arena which is going to be a new multi-purpose community centre in partnership with the YMCA, we're super excited about that," said Rombouts. "Our downtown revitalization is continuing as well, so there's a lot of things happening in Warwick Township."
Rombouts said they continue to have the lowest tax rate in Lambton county.
"It explains a lot of why we're seeing the economic development that we are because people are realizing that you can live with lower taxes and lower development charges out in a rural community."
Originally planned items like the paving of a municipal parking lot, and an economic development study were cut from the final document.
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A list of the major capital planned projects for 2022 can be found below:
- Completion of the East Lambton Community Complex (scheduled to open in fall 2022) - Moving of the Township of Warwick Administrative Services (spring of 2022) - Expansion of the Warwick cemetery - Watford Fire Hall building improvements - Netting for the Warwick Ball Park - Fencing for the concession area and an access path for the Watford Ball Parks - Road improvements of Zion Line - Reconstruction of Erie and Ontario Streets in support of a new housing development - Bridge and culvert work on Brick Yard Road and Zion Line - Shouldering on Birnim Line - Development of a parking lot on Front Street - Studies on Active Transportation within the Township, Wayfinding Signage and Township Marketing - Engineering of plans to support growing Public Works needs at the Warwick Garage at 6332 Nauvoo Road
