The Township of Algonquin Highlands has adopted a $19.2 million budget for 2025.
Officials say just over $7 million will be collected in property taxes.
Residents should expect to see a 4.1 per cent tax hike, which equates to an increase of about $32 for the average homeowner.
Along with funding for road reconstruction and maintenance, and the hiring of new staff, officials say the budget also includes dollars for the lighting protection project for Dorset Tower, and upgrades to the HVAC system at the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Officials say more than $5 million dollars will be spent on capital projects this year.
The Township budget incorporates the expenditures and funding solutions for several major projects, including:
• the installation of EV Chargers and an HVAC upgrade at Dorset Recreation Centre;
• the reconstruction and surface treatment on various roadways in the Township;
• the erection of a new and improved Public Works garage on North Shore Road;
• the renovation of the existing Public Works garage to provide additional offices and storage
space;
• the repairs and replacement of the roof insulation at the Public Works garage in Dorset;
• the installation of a new entrance door at the Municipal office;
• the installation of gates, security fencing and water and electrical pedestals at the airport;
• the installation of a playground at Oxtongue Lake Community Centre;
• the installation of the lightning strike protection system at the Dorset Tower along with
various property improvements; and
• vehicle replacements, with redeployments where possible for several departments.
For more information, visit algonquinhighlands.ca.
