Township of Alnwick/Haldimand 2025 Budget approved

The Township of Alnwick/Haldimand approved the 2025 Budget at the February 10, 2025 Council Meeting.

After thorough review, Council approved a 4.7% general levy increase after allowing for a growth rate of 0.94%. In addition to the general levy of 4.7%, Council also approved the implementation of a dedicated 2% Infrastructure Levy, bringing the total property tax impact in 2025 to 6.7%.

Infrastructure in the Township such as roads, bridges, culverts, buildings, and other built assets, is aging faster than the amount of funding available to keep it all in a state of good repair. The implementation of the Infrastructure Levy will help the Township close the gap on the financial needs of maintaining its infrastructure and the funding available to do it. Investing a percentage of property taxes towards infrastructure specifically creates more resources to maintain these assets and gives the Township a greater sense of control over the future.

The 2025 Budget reflects the Township’s services, infrastructure improvements, and community programs. Key highlights of the approved budget include:

• Investment in Infrastructure: A significant portion of the budget will be directed toward the repair, maintenance and enhancement of roads and community centres, ensuring safe and accessible infrastructure for residents and visitors. Projects include, but are not limited to: Centreton Community Centre Roof, Fenella Community Centre Chimney, Alnwick Civic Centre Air Conditioning, Road work on Roseneath Landing Rd, 3rd Line Rd, Clouston Rd, Telephone Rd, and Lakeshore Dr.

• Resident Services: Funding will support projects and staffing to enhance the customer experience when applying for building permits and inspections, property severances and minor variances, facility and arena rentals, and recreational programming registration and offerings.

"This budget is a reflection of our commitment to the residents of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand and Council’s vision of moving forward together. With this budget, we are set to address the priorities that matter most to our community, from recreational services and programming to infrastructure, while being mindful of the economic challenges many are facing. I am extremely proud of our dedicated staff who worked hard to produce this balanced, responsible, and modernized budget." – Mayor John Logel

The complete 2025 Budget package can be viewed online at www.ahtwp.ca/finance-department