On March 10, 2026, the Elgin County Council met in St. Thomas, Ontario, to approve over $7.7 million for road repairs and a new long-term plan for future travel safety. These decisions were made during the latest council meeting to ensure local streets stay in good condition and community groups receive financial support through the coming year.
The Elgin County Council awarded three major contracts for road work to be completed during the 2026 construction season. Roto-Mill Inc. will handle asphalt recycling for nearly $2 million, Brantco Construction will provide paving services for $5.4 million, and Laemers Excavating will repair culverts for over $380,000.
Council also received its first comprehensive Transportation Master Plan, which includes 31 different projects to improve safety and transit across the region. This strategy serves as a guide for how the county will manage its roads and bridges until the next major review in 2030.
To help local organizations, the council decided to split available sponsorship money among all eligible groups that applied for funding this year. Because the $99,625 in requests was higher than the $78,184 budget, each organization will receive a fair portion of the total fund to help run their community events.
