GreenLighttoAwardTenderto BuildNewWasagaBeach ElementarySchool

Town is partnering with province to build state-of-the-art, multi-use facility that will serve as a school and a community resource for recreational programs

Working Together – Municipal Law Enforcement, Ontario Parks Wardens & Huronia West OPP shared communications and worked together to keep Beach Drive open and safe for all to enjoy

Mayor Brian Smith thanks Town of Wasaga Beach municipal law enforcement team, fire department, Simcoe County first responders, Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Parks wardens for swiftly and calmly dispersing unauthorized car rally last night.

The Town of Wasaga Beach and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to inform the public that an unsanctioned car rally was successfully dispersed on Friday June 16th.

The Mayor, on behalf of the Town and Council is also thanking local residents, businesses and visitors for their cooperation.

“Any time the Town and our partners, including the OPP, become aware of unsanctioned events that may be heading our way, Wasaga Beach residents, businesses and visitors can be assured we have a plan,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Last night, that plan worked thanks to incredible teamwork and coordination between our municipal law enforcement officers, fire department, Simcoe County First Responders, OPP and Ontario Parks wardens.”

“The Town of Wasaga Beach has a Strict but Fair approach to municipal nuisance events – any unlawful behaviour including unauthorized car rallies are certainly a nuisance for our residents, businesses and visitors. A highly coordinated, Strict but Fair approach is what we used last night and it is the approach we will continue to take in these types of situations,” added Smith.

As a result, the unauthorized event was swiftly dispersed and there were:

· 0 vehicles towed

· 0 tickets issued

· 0 arrests

· 0 injuries

· 0 damage to municipal or private property

The Town, Wasaga Beach fire department, municipal law enforcement officers, Simcoe County first responders, Ontario Parks Wardens and OPP will continue to collaborate and work together to ensure this weekend, and the summer, continues to be safe and fun for everyone.

The Town of Wasaga Beach today welcomed news that the Ontario government has provided the Simcoe County District School Board with approval to award the tender to build a new elementary school in Wasaga Beach.

This project is a joint partnership between the Ontario government and the Town of Wasaga Beach. The province has committed $22.5 million to help get shovels in the ground quickly.The town is investing over $2.5 million to help build an innovative and modern learning environment that will create an additional 4800 square feet of community use space.

Identified as a capital priority by the Simcoe District School Board in 2017/2018, the long awaited Wasaga Beach Public School will be located at 42 Union Boulevard and will provide 406 elementary spaces for local families.

“Wasaga Beach continues to be one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. The town is proud to partner with the Ontario government and Simcoe County District School Board to build this state-of-the art school and multi-use facility that will serve as a much-needed school and community resource,” said Brian Smith, Mayor of Wasaga Beach. “Today's investment is good news for our town, our families and students, and the future of Wasaga Beach.”

“Wasaga Beach is investing over $2.5 million to help build an innovative learning environment for our students and create much-needed community space for our local families, seniors and youth,” said Smith. “Our elementary schools are busting at the seams and this new school is going to help immensely. We're happy to be working with a government that has made schools, education – and getting shovels in the ground – a priority. We're also fortunate to have a very active and engaged MPP, Brian Saunderson, representing Wasaga Beach and our local students and families at Queen's Park.”

“The Town of Wasaga Beach appreciates all of the people and work that happens behind the scenes at the school board and ministry of education,” Smith added.

“We thank Minister Lecce and the provincial government for their partnership and investment in our students and our community – and we look forward to building on this successful partnership as we continue to advocate on behalf of students and families in Wasaga Beach.”

Our community recently received the great news that the province is working with our Town to build a new elementary school. The new building will house some four hundred of our children who are currently jammed into overcrowded schools or bussed to Collingwood and Elmvale.