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Smooth Rock Falls Council Reviews Events, Budget, and Infrastructure at September Meeting

Justin Barber

Sep 17, 2025 — 1 min read

The Smooth Rock Falls council held its regular meeting on September 15, 2025, addressing municipal events, the 2026 budget timetable, water infrastructure, advertising rates, bylaw communication, and industrial park lighting.

These topics affect local operations and upcoming decisions that could impact residents in and around Smooth Rock Falls, including future event planning, budget processes, and town infrastructure projects.

Council received a staff report about municipally led community events and will revisit funding for a recreation coordinator at its meeting on October 6.

Council scheduled special meetings for draft 2026 budget presentations on November 5, November 26, and December 10, 2025, and January 14, 2026.

To address issues from dead-end watermain bleeders, council approved installing an automated flushing unit in 2025 with a budget range of $22,000 to $25,000.

Council authorized a fee structure for the second year of advertising rates tied to the Community Initiative at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre.

During a question and answer session, a resident asked about the formal announcement of new bylaws. Town staff will prepare a report on methods to improve communication about bylaws and key developments, including options for formal announcements at public meetings.

Council discussed improving lighting at the industrial park. Upgrades may be implemented in phases over several years, but no specific schedule was set.

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