be a better municipality for the work completed in 2024. In 2024, several important projects got under - way. For example, converting Saxton Road into an urban road, along with the Strathroy Crossing Drain project will go a long way to alleviate the flooding issues felt in the South Grove subdivision. The work on Fire Station 1 continues with an expected completion date of early summer 2025. Economic growth continued last year with two exciting developments: Burnbrae Farms an - nounced they will remain in Strathroy with the creation of a new 100,000 sq. ft. facility in our north end, and Norbec Industries completed their new $45 million state-of-the-art facility that will bring 70 new jobs to our region. As Mayor, along with Council, I'm extremely confident in our future and the fact that we can compete with anyone to attract new business to our area. It has been a year of tremendous growth, that is true; but I feel that with all the hard, and at times exhausting, work in 2024, we are posi - tioned to meet any future growth with sound planning and a clear direction. In reflection, all the hours were an investment in a community that has a bright future.
Mayor’s Message A recent study indicated that between 2016 and 2021 Strathroy-Caradoc has grown at a rate of 14%, the largest increase between London and Middlesex County. That growth rate is expected to continue. The pressures of that rapid growth continued to be felt throughout the municipality in 2024. The impact on infrastructure, roads, wastewater treatment, water delivery, and recreation facilities were top of mind, as it was in all municipalities. To ensure we are up to the challenge that faces us, we have several plans to guide us. In 2024, we updated the Strategic Plan, which acts as a guide in setting priorities. We also complet- ed the Master Water/Wastewater Plan and the Roads Master Plan. Lastly, the completion of the Service Delivery review will ensure we have a strong organizational foundation from which to complete these priorities to meet the needs of a quickly changing community. The completion of these plans has meant that municipal staff have worked tirelessly along with numerous hours of meetings with Coun- cil. At times it did seem like we were constant - ly in meetings this past year, but the work was necessary and important. I want to thank our staff for their efforts and all of Council for their patience and diligence. Strathroy-Caradoc will
Colin Grantham, Mayor 519.245.1105 x 251 cgrantham@strathroy-caradoc.ca www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
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