Amherstburg has gone from life support to a clean bill of health when it comes to finances.
Justin Rousseau, director of corporate services, says increasing reserves and paying down the one time massive debt have been the biggest turnarounds over the last few years.
Rousseau says it's been a lot of hard work, but it's gratifying.
"Just a few years ago, the municipal debt, the long-term debt of the municipality for its infrastructure, was over $50-million. Today we sit at $39.5-million," says Rousseau.
Mayor Aldo DiCarlo says it's great news but warns the town isn't out of the woods just yet and still has some work to do.
Rousseau says being on solid financial ground allows the town to do more investing.
"Having the reserves we have and having them funded in cash allows us the position to make investment decisions that maybe three or four years ago may not have been possible," Rousseau says.
Mayor Aldo DiCarlo has nothing but praise for his council and administration and says it's not surprising the turnaround has happened this quickly.
"They've keeping a real watchful eye on our finances and making sure we have done everything properly in the last couple of years," says DiCarlo.
