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COVID-19 is a respiratory virus with phenumonia-like symptoms. COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic. The Township of Springwater is taking precautions to help protect our vulnerable residents. Working with partners and agencies at all levels of government, the Township is monitoring the situation and responding accordingly. 

Since the plan for the Midhurst Carson Road development was first proposed in 2007 it has been refined, modified and improved. The subdivision plans were
first approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in 2014 by settlement with the Township of Springwater, the County of Simcoe, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority and all Provincial agencies.

On March 18th, 2020, Springwater Council granted permission for work to begin on the site. This tree clearing stage commences as a first step in preparing...

Township of Springwater / March 30, 2020 – With the Province of Ontario announcing the closure of all non-essential businesses in Ontario, The Township of Springwater has realigned its services to ensure our staff and residents remain safe and our critical services and infrastructure are maintained.

In an effort to maintain proper physical distancing and ensure the health and well-being of our employees, staff members, where possible will continue to provide services online and by telephone, while...

Township of Springwater / March 25, 2020 – During a Special Council Meeting on March 25, Springwater Council voted in favour of providing relief to residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, through the waiving of penalties and interest for property tax and water/wastewater payments coming due.

Council has authorized:

• Penalties and interest not be applied on May 1 and June 1 for unpaid property taxes that are due April 22, 2020; and,
• Penalties and interest not be applied on April 1,...

Township of Springwater / March 24, 2020 – The Township continues to monitor the status of COVID-19 and plan accordingly. Following the announcement by the Province of Ontario, effective March 24 at 4:30 p.m. Township staff will begin to work remotely to ensure essential services remain operational.

The following services are deemed essential:

• Fire and Emergency Services
• Water and wastewater operations
• Road patrolling and road maintenance standards
• Accounts payable
• By-law calls classified as ‘urgent’...