Update Regarding the City of Barrie's Boundary Expansion Request
The Provincial Land and Development Facilitator (“OPLDF”) has requested that all Parties involved with the City of Barrie’s (“the City”) boundary expansion request, defer voting on the City’s Restructuring Proposals at this time, while the OPLDF continues to facilitate discussions pertaining to reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.
Given this request, please note Township of Oro-Medonte Council did not vote on the City’s proposed Restructuring Proposal at the Wednesday, October 22nd Council meeting. An information report is available for review regarding the OPLDF’s request. More details will be shared as they are available.
Alternative Payment Methods Due to Canada Post Strike and Information Regarding Notice of Public Hearings
The Township of Oro-Medonte is reminding residents of alternative payment methods due to the Canada Post Strike. Please see How to Pay Your Tax & Utility Bills | Township of Oro-Medonte to enroll in the Township’s pre-authorized payment program, information regarding property tax and water payment due dates, and for details regarding payment options for tax and water bills.
Please contact the Finance department at 705-487-2171 to determine the balance on your account. If you would like to enroll in e-billing, please complete the E-Billing Sign-Up Form.
Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) payment options are also available for vendors. If you are expecting a mailed cheque from the Township, please contact us to make arrangements for EFT payments. The Township is unable to make exceptions for late payments sent by mail.
Public Hearings Information
The current Canada Post strike has impacted the Township's ability to mail Notices of Public Hearings, please visit our Public Notices webpage for information regarding current Public Hearings.
The Township of Oro-Medonte provides a number of Environmental Services.
To learn more about Water, Wastewater, Urban Stormwater & Streetlights please view the dropdown menu below or use the navigation on the righthand side of the webpage.
Drinking Water Supply, Treatment and Distribution
The Municipal water operations in the Township are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Operations include; monitoring, inspection, testing, Drinking Water Quality Management System -DWQMS, Water Conservation, remote Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition - SCADA control.
Only select private residences in Horseshoe Valley are serviced by the Municipal communal tile fields. Many (but not all) residences connected to these systems are equipped with a septic tank (i.e. holding tank), which provides the first level of sewage treatment.
Presently, the Municipality does not own or operate the Horseshoe Valley wastewater collection system and treatment plant (WWTP).
Environmental Services manages the many urban stormwater ponds located across the Municipality. These facilities are comprised of:
There are currently over 1,100 streetlights located in the Township of Oro-Medonte, with over 900 owned and operated by the Municipality. The remaining 200 streetlights located across the Township are owned and operated by others including the Province of Ontario, the County of Simcoe, developers (yet to be assumed) or privately owned lights for individual properties.
The Township of Oro-Medonte is dedicated to protecting our environment and battling the effects of climate change. We are pleased to present our up-coming and on-going Climate Change Initiatives below:
Contact Us
Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0
Phone: (705) 487-2171
Fax: (705) 487-0133
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