Impact Wasaga Beach - News MORE IMPORTANT DATES We have already communicated the next Council meeting on Aug.29th 4:00 PM but even more important is the Downtown information session at RecPlex Aug. 29 at 7:00 PM (see detail below) Next Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank volunteer painting dates are; Wed. August 30 – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM  Thurs. August 31 – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM We have painted three full days and we are 1/3 done, about six days left with a minimum of 8-10 volunteers each day. It was a bigger job than estimated and if you can not spend a day or a full shift, any support would be appreciated. THANKS! Wasaga Beach – Residents in Wasaga Beach will have the chance to learn about the Downtown Master Plan during a public information session at the RecPlex on Tuesday, Aug. 29. An important part of the meeting will be the opportunity to ask questions about the plan. Not sure how the plan will unfold? Attend the meeting and find out. Not sure how land acquisition will be dealt with as the project moves forward? Attend the meeting and find out. Want to learn about the economic benefits of a healthy and vibrant downtown? Attend the meeting and find out. Want to discover how public spaces and facilities will be a part of the downtown? Attend the meeting and find out. Curious how new housing stock might allow residents to maintain their independence longer? Attend the meeting and find out. Want to know how the downtown project will be paid for? Attend the meeting and find out. Speaking at the meeting will be Director of Economic Development and Tourism Andrew McNeill, as well as Frank Giannone, president of Fram Building Group Ltd., the town’s partner in the downtown redevelopment. The meeting will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the RecPlex, 1724 Mosley Street. About the Downtown Master Plan In February 2015, shortly after the 2014 election, town council established the development of a downtown core as a council priority. A public meeting was subsequently held in November 2015, at which time residents provided input on a location for the downtown. A month later, in December 2015, council approved the Main Street downtown location. An open house and public meeting for a Downtown Official Plan Amendment was held in March 2016 and the following month a request for proposals for consulting services was issued. In May 2016, council adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 42, creating a special policy area for the downtown. The following month FORREC Ltd., was awarded a contract to lead the development of the Downtown Master Plan. Public meetings were held in August 2016 and in September the Downtown Master Plan Steering Committee was appointed by council. In March 2017, town council approved the Downtown Development Master Plan and in April implementation of the plan began. At its June 27 meeting, council identified Fram, and Slokker Canada Corporation, as the town’s preferred development partner for town-owned lands in the downtown. Prior to entering into a partnership with the companies, council decided a third party audit will be done to ensure the firms have the financial strength to carry out the development project to the satisfaction of the town. For more information on the plan, visit www.BuildWasaga.com or contact Director of Economic Development and Tourism Andrew McNeill at 705-429-3844, ext. 2271. -30- For media requiring additional information, please contact: Michael Gennings Communications Officer Town of Wasaga Beach (705) 429-3844 ext. 2237 communications@wasagabeach.com www.wasagabeach.com  View All Newsletters & Press Releases »