Plans, Studies and Reports

On January 12th, 2016,  Council took another major step in the advancement of greener and healthier transportation alternatives with receiving the Active Transportation Plan and the Transportation Master Plan by Dillon Consulting.  This milestone marks the conclusion of over 18 months of study and consultation on how the community wants to see walking, cycling, hiking and other non-motorized modes of transportation encouraged within the community.   By developing a strong network of active transportation and programming, the Municipality can make it easier for the people of Mississippi Mills to use active modes for recreation, commuting, running errands and tourism.   Please refer to the attached links to the studies for further details.

Active Transportation Plan

The Augusta Street Park Concept Plan includes community gardens, fitness trail, asphalt path, pedestrian foot bridge, revamped basketball courts and rocket climber, a BMX track and maybe a splash pad.

Augusta Street Park Revitalization Plan 

In September 2023, Council adopted the Community Engagement Strategy which provides a consistent approach to community engagement, with guidance on when and how to undertake engagement activities and what steps and processes should be considered.

It outlines our goals and guiding principles for community engagement, providing staff with tools and templates to ensure consistent and active participation in the planning, implementation and evaluation of our programs and services.

Community Engagement Strategy 

Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) plans address the unique safety needs of communities. It is a provincial requirement for every municipality to have a CSWB plan in place. This regional plan identifies local priorities and evidence-based, sustainable solutions. The goal is to look at community assets and gaps to develop strategies that enhance community safety and well-being.

The Community Plan for Safety and Well-being for Lanark County and Smiths Falls has been in place since 2018. A wide range of sectors are represented on a steering committee, including police, social services, health care, education and more. The committee consulted community members and local agencies in the process. The group identified 12 priority risk areas and developed strategies to address them.

Community Plan for Safety & Well-Being

2022-2023 Community Plan for Safety & Well-being Progress Report

The purpose of development charges is to recover a portion of the growth-related costs associated with the capital infrastructure needed to service new development. Generally, development charges are calculated, payable and collected on the date a building permit is issued.

Development charges assist in funding growth-related capital costs for the following services: Roads, Public Works, Fire Protection, Outdoor Recreation, Indoor Recreation, Library, Administration, Homes for the Aged, Day Care, Wastewater, Water, Storm Sewer and Septage Treatment. Development charges imposed pursuant to the development charges by-law shall be adjusted annually, without amendment to this by-law, on the anniversary date of the by-law (June 29), in accordance with the prescribed index in the Development Charges Act. 

2023 Development Charges By-laws

2023 Development Charges Background Study

2021 Development Charges Amendment - Draft

2018 Development Charges By-law

2018 Development Charges Background Study - FINAL

Addendum to 2018 Development Charges Background Study

Energy Consumption Report

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills' EMP is a strategic plan that aims to provide a basis for the Municipality to move forward on implementing improvements to its facilities and operations that reduce energy use, their associated costs as well as the environmental effects of the Municipality's activities.

Energy Management Plan

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2020-2025 outlines
the initiatives the Municipality has taken and plans to take to ensure compliance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). The Plan also identifies
steps taken to address the growing needs of our community.

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Mississippi Mills' waste programs have been developed following the Solid Waste Management Strategy report that includes a series of goals and objectives after community consultation on ways to improve services, address the needs of growth, and increase the performance of the Municipality's waste diversion programs.  

Solid Waste Management Strategy

This term of Council has set priorities and principles for the organization that guides the efforts of the Municipality from 2023 to 2027.

2023-2027 Strategic Plan

On January 12th, 2016,  Council took another major step in the advancement of greener and healthier transportation alternatives with receiving the Active Transportation Plan and the Transportation Master Plan by Dillon Consulting.  This milestone marks the conclusion of over 18 months of study and consultation on how the community wants to see walking, cycling, hiking and other non-motorized modes of transportation encouraged within the community.   By developing a strong network of active transportation and programming, the Municipality can make it easier for the people of Mississippi Mills to use active modes for recreation, commuting, running errands and tourism.   Please refer to the attached links to the studies for further details.

 Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills initiated a new Transportation Master Plan (TMP) in February 2023 to help address and respond to unprecedented population growth, ever-evolving travel behavior, and ensure better alignment with other municipal planning projects. Parsons Inc. was been retained by the Municipality to prepare this study.

The TMP will be a strategic planning document guiding the planning, expansion and management of our municipality’s multi-modal transportation system. It provides an opportunity for proactive thinking, anticipating community needs, and preparing for emerging trends in transportation solutions. The TMP will direct transportation infrastructure investments over the coming decades, as well as policies and guidelines to meet the transportation needs of all users regardless of age and ability.

Draft Mississippi Mills Transportation Master Plan - July 2024

Every day, the Town of Almonte's central water supply provides safe drinking water to approximately 3,347 residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Using five (5) groundwater well systems as its source, drinking water is treated at each well and subsequently distributed throughout the Town before arriving at your tap.

Water quality tests are performed on drinking water samples, covering numerous parameters. The results from our daily drinking water samples demonstrate that Town of Almonte customers receive high-quality drinking water that meets all federal guidelines and provincial standards.

The Municipality prepares an annual report for its municipal drinking water system in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Annual Water Report 2019

Annual Water Report 2018 

Annual Water Report 2017

Wastewater is water that has been used and discharged by homes, businesses, and industrial sources. It is mostly water by weight, with a very small portion of dissolved and suspended solids.

Wastewater is thoroughly treated at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Municipality prepares an annual report for its municipal wastewater system in compliance with federal and provincial guidelines and standards.

Wastewater Annual Report 2019

Wastewater Annual Report 2018

Wastewater Annual Report 2017

2021 Water and Wastewater Rate Study