Horseshoe Valley Private Drinking Water
Freed Developments Horseshoe Zone 1 Integration
Zone 1 customers are currently subject to Freed/Horseshoe flat rate user fees of $880 per year ($220 per quarter). Conversely, existing municipal water fees are outlined above and include fixed operating costs, fixed infrastructure, and variable consumption rates. All municipal water connections are also subject to the provisions outlined in By-law 2016-100 (Municipal Water Supply).
In addition to existing municipal water user fees, a quarterly fee of $73.47 per quarter ($293.89 annually) will be included with new customer billing and identified as “Zone 1 Integration Connection”. Only those customers who are impacted by the Zone 1 Integration Project will be contacted regarding meter installation and ultimate connection to the Municipal Drinking Water System.
Alternatively, a further reduced one time payment of $7107.30 is available for those who elect to pay the full fee at the time their homes are connected to the integrated water system. For additional information regarding integration of Horseshoe Resort (Freed) customers to the Horseshoe Highlands Municipal Drinking Water System, please review a list of frequently asked questions and or view a map of water zones of each of the water services systems.
Court of Appeal for Ontario Decision Regarding Oro-Medonte Property Owners Association’s Appeal Pertaining to the Township’s Fees and Charges By-law/Ownership of the Zone 1 Private Horseshoe Resort (Freed Developments) Drinking Water System – January 24, 2024
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Township received notice that the Court of Appeal for Ontario dismissed the Oro-Medonte Property Owners Association's appeal, pertaining to a May 3, 2023 Summary Judgement decision by the Superior Court of Justice. To view the decision, please see Court of Appeal for Ontario decision.
Court of Appeal for Ontario Order Regarding Oro-Medonte Property Owners Association’s Appeal Pertaining to the Township’s Fees and Charges By-law/Ownership of the Zone 1 Private Horseshoe Resort (Freed Developments) Drinking Water System - August 31, 2023
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the Township received notice that the Court of Appeal for Ontario dismissed the Oro-Medonte Property Owners Association's appeal, pertaining to a May 3, 2023 Summary Judgement decision by the Ontario Superior Court. To view the notice (Court of Appeal for Ontario Order), please see Court of Appeal for Ontario Order.
Ontario Superior Court of Justice Decision Regarding Partial Indemnity Cost Award to the Township - July 12, 2023
Recently, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice rendered a decision in the Township's favour pertaining to the Township seeking costs associated with matters raised by some members of the Horseshoe Valley community regarding the Zone 1 Private Horseshoe Resort (Freed Developments) Drinking Water System. To view the decision, and details related to the partial indemnity cost award of $112,799.90, please see Ontario Superior Court of Justice - Endorsement on Cost Re: Summary Judgement decision.
Freed Developments Horseshoe Zone 1 Integration Update - May 26, 2023
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148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0
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