City of Welland Approves 2021 Municipal Budgets

Wednesday, 16 December 2020 16:58

By Linda Morgan

The budgets, which will focus on infrastructure and roads, were approved at last night's council meeting.

Highlights of the 2021 capital project budget include $2.75 million for a new multi-purpose outdoor facility, and $8.2 million for sanitary sewer replacements and infrastructure renewal.

In addition, low residential water consumers will have an annual increase of $37.00, and average residential water consumers will have a $2.00 increase.

Residents can also expect a 1.96 percent tax increase after assessment growth

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City of Welland Approves 2021 Municipal Budgets

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