The annual conference for Mayors is taking place in Ottawa. Lots of interesting speakers and timely information. Had the opportunity to meet with Minister Chiarelli to update him on our progress with building the new waste water system and to remind him of our financial challenges. He continues to be receptive. 
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Thank you Manotick Antique Boat Show!!
What a fabulous day in the Harbour. Over 40 beautiful, well cared for antique boats filled our docks today and gave lots of thrills and jogged memories of other summers at the lake. Hundreds of people wandered about the harbour today, enjoying the best of what summer has to offer. Well … at least until the thunderstorms cut the show a little short. Here are some photos of the boats and the Village BBQ team – Councillors Huth and Schwinghamer, Rob Roberts and Rick Bonner. Thank you everyone!
Tuesday, August 1st – 10:00 a.m. Sod Turning at Waste Water Disposal Site
Council has planned a small ceremony tomorrow to celebrate the beginning of construction for the new waste water system. I have just received clearance for members of the public to attend. It is taking place at 10:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at the WWDS on Country Road #10.
A couple of things you need to know. As this is a construction site, access to the general public will be restricted to the area where the speeches are taking place. There is limited parking available, so I suggest you car pool and you may have to park on Country Road #10 and walk in.
Thank you. If you have any questions, pls call me at 9195 or email at rjones@villageofwestport.ca.
New look to our Village Website – same web address
Our new website went live this week-end. We hope you find it easier to use. Lots more information on the site, including a business directory. If you find any errors, it would be a big help if you could send an email letting us know.
Think we should include something else on the web? Drop us a line with your ideas. Here is the link for you to check it out: https://www.villageofwestport.ca
Construction Work for new wastewater system begins Monday
It seems like it has been a long time coming – for residents and business owners and Council. The waiting is over and the building of the new wastewater plant begins on Monday, July 24.
The tender was awarded to Selectra Construction Ltd, who will be using Hadovic Construction as its sub-contractor. The build is expected to take 120 days, which will bring us into mid-November. You will begin to see their vehicles on County Road 10 next week as they build a new driveway/road into the site to facilitate the heavy traffic of trucks delivering sand for the new system. Once the road is finished, the truck traffic into the site may be quite heavy at times as the amount of sand required for the system is significant.
AECOM Engineering has provided experienced oversight and on-site supervision of the build. Gaetan Beauchesne P.Eng has 25 years experience in water and waste water engineering and he will be overall in charge. Sara Mashaie P.Eng will be the on-site supervisor and has 8 years experience in water and waste water.
Paul Snider, CAO and Clerk is in charge for the Village and he is strongly supported by our engineer Max Christie, Manager of Infrastructure.
I have met with all of these individuals and shared with them our values and that the future growth of the Village rests with getting this right.
Council is supportive of this group of men and women and think they are a well qualified team to build the new wastewater system that allows the Village to grow.
And so, it begins!!!!
Call if you have any questions or concerns. 9195.
Robin, The Mayor 
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