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Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2016 01:30 PM
Integrated Asset Management Planning
Town staff presented Richmond Hill’s first Asset Management Plan of which will help identify and implement the most cost-effective approach to maintaining infrastructure at levels required for the long-term benefit of residents. Richmond Hill’s many assets include $1.85 billion in infrastructure assets and an additional $87.6 million in Environmental Assets. The largest asset classes are the Roadway System ($618.1 million), Buildings ($436.2 million) and the...
Richmond Hill Invests in the Community with Capital Budget
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 11:45 AM
Richmond Hill Invests in the Community with Capital Budget$61.8 million capital budget for 2017 will fund key infrastructure updates
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council approved a $61.8 million capital budget for 2017 that will focus on the repair and replacement of municipal infrastructure.
“This capital budget will allow us to maintain and improve our infrastructure, services and quality of life,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “Along with the highly-visible projects like the Lake Wilcox Youth Area...
Council Highlights
Posted on Monday, November 28, 2016 12:15 PM
Richmond Hill Enacts Interim Control By-law for Yonge/Bernard Area
Council approved the implementation of an Interim Control By-law (ICBL) for an area around the intersection of Yonge Street and Bernard Avenue. The Interim Control By-law temporarily prohibits the use of land, buildings or structures within the specified area for one year while staff to conduct a Planning Study, develop a Key Development Area Secondary Plan and an Implementing Zoning By-law for this area. The ICBL will allow...
Richmond Hill Promotes Economic Growth Through Twinning with City of Netanya in Israel
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 08:45 AM
Contact: Gwen Manderson, Director of Strategic Initiatives, 905-771-5483, gwen.manderson@richmondhill.ca
Richmond Hill Promotes Economic Growth Through Twinning with City of Netanya in Israel
RICHMOND HILL – Today, Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow and Netanya Mayor Miriam Fierberg-Ikar signed a Twinning Agreement between the Town of Richmond Hill and the City of Netanya to further enhance the economic and overall wellbeing of both communities.
Some of the key objectives of the new partnership...
Richmond Hill Mayor Departs on First Business Mission to Israel
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 08:15 AM
Contact: Gwen Manderson, Director of Strategic Initiatives, 905-771-2411, gwen.manderson@richmondhill.caRichmond Hill Mayor Departs on First Business Mission to IsraelMission to Focus on Life Sciences and Technology SectorsRICHMOND HILL – Mayor Dave Barrow will lead a business delegation to Israel from November 19-28 to build strategic alliances for both the Town and its businesses, explore investment opportunities and sign a Twinning agreement with The City of Netanya, a key area of innovation...
