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ous improvements, part renewal and
part upgrade.
According to Jim, Council’s rate of ex-
penditure for their road network re-
flects the fact that the majority of
the network was constructed several
decades ago, and there is a constant
need for maintenance. The capital
program’s budget stands at about $7
million, a significant portion of which
goes to various renewal programs. For
instance, the renewal budget for the
road resealing program runs at almost
$700,000. Budgeting to make sure
that every part of their road infrastruc-
ture is preserved and properly main-
tained is vital for the Council.
Establishing a hub for
community activity
From a community perspective, revi-
talizing the Amphitheatre Community
Centre was a substantial undertaking
for the Council. The level of community
engagement was unprecedented right
from the beginning.