Niverville residents should prepare for significant road work and changes to local utility services following a series of major decisions made by town council in March. Officials awarded a $10 million contract to Maple Leaf Construction Ltd. for the widening of Provincial Road 311, a project that will also include the installation of a new roundabout.
The road construction will span from Wallace Road to Mulberry Avenue and is expected to take about two years to complete. Mayor Myron Dyck noted that while the project will cause delays for those traveling in and out of the west side of town, it is a necessary investment for the community. The contract for the road work came in lower than the initial estimate of $15 million, though the town has set a total budget of $16 million to account for additional costs such as utilities and lighting.
In other infrastructure news, the town finalized the sale of its sewage lagoon to the Red Seine Rat Wastewater Cooperative Ltd. as of March 18, 2026. This transfer supports the development of a regional wastewater treatment facility being built by Aecon north of Niverville. The facility is intended to serve six regional municipalities and accommodate future population growth.
Council also introduced the 2026 financial plan, which proposes a 2.5% property tax increase. For a homeowner with an average assessment of $399,800, this would result in an additional $57 on their municipal tax bill. Residents can learn more and share their feedback on the budget at a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Niverville Community Resource and Recreation Centre.
Additionally, plans are moving forward for the Niverville Old Tyme Country Fair, set for June 12-13, 2026. The event will involve the closure of Main Street from June 11 at 4:00 PM until June 14 at 7:00 PM, with council granting approvals for extended licensed hours and noise during the celebration.
