The draft 2022 Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Program are now available, and will be reviewed by Council as part of the 2022 Budget process at a special meeting on November 12, 2021, starting at 9:30 a.m.

The draft 2022 capital budget includes funding for more than 70 projects totalling $15 million.

The majority of the 2022 capital funding is allocated toward roads and sidewalks, with 58 per cent of the funding directed to the City’s transportation network. In addition, projects related to downtown revitalization and facility repairs and upgrades are also highlighted, with proposed funding at just under $2 million each. The draft 2022 capital budget benefits from $6.9 million in grants and external contributions, extending the value of every tax dollar received.

Residents can find the draft 2022 Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Program here . All budget meetings will be streamed online on the Council and Committee webpage.Council meetings regarding the budget will be live-streamed and can be viewed here.

As we are not yet permitted into the Council Chambers, the Owen Sound Hub office at 279 10th St E will be open Friday morning and we'll be watching the streamed capital budget meeting there, at least until noon.