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Update from the Office of the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator

The City of Barrie, the Township of Oro-Medonte, the Township of Springwater and the County of Simcoe are engaged in facilitated discussions to develop mutually acceptable growth management solutions across their jurisdictions. To support this effort, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has tasked the Office of the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator to assist with discussions, to ensure alignment with...

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be flushing watermains for the Township of Springwater on an operated water system throughout the Township. It is very important that residents REDUCE water use from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm so that we may effectively complete maintenance on the water systems.

During or after this flushing period, you may experience discoloured water and/or low water pressure coming from your tap. If this happens, we suggest that you try the following: Remove the tap aerators...

The following decisions have been issued based on the outcome of the hybrid (virtual via Zoom and in-person) public meeting held by the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Springwater on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.: 

Minor Variance Applications

• A16/25 - Aylwin - 7 Albert Street West
• A17/25 - Langman - 2428 Flos Road 11 West
• A18/25 - Picavet - 170 Miller Drive

Consent Applications

• B07/25, B08/25 & B09/25 - D. Collins, 453211 Ontario Limited & 7030752 Ontario Limited - 1200 Seadon Road

The Township of Springwater has been experiencing a significant period of hot, dry weather and is hereby issuing an outdoor water use ban for all municipal water users, as well as a Township-wide fire ban.

Water Ban

In order to ensure adequate water for unexpected emergencies and meet the requirements of our permits issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), a water ban order is issued under Bylaw 2017-087. To ensure water conservation for fire suppression efforts, this...

The Springwater Newsletter is delivered via direct mail to homes in Springwater. This edition of the newsletter includes information on:

• Upcoming Meetings
• Join a Committee or Local Board 
• Springwater Day Camp
• Water and Wastewater Master Plan Public Information Centre
• Discover MySpringwater - Your Hub for Property and Utility Information
• Final Tax Bill Due Dates 
• Water Bill Due Dates 
• Crossing Guard Opportunity 
• Elmvale Farmers' Market 
• Know Your Watering Days

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