As part of the 2022 budget planning process, councillors in Petawawa have submitted a number of initiatives they would like to see implemented.
The information was received as part of the November 8th meeting as items for consideration in 2022.
Deputy Mayor Gary Serviss has proposed a “Petawawa Trail of Lights” which would be a wintertime trail with Christmas lights and music.
Other initiatives the deputy mayor proposed include:
- Removing the triangular gate at the entrance of Terrance Park on Sunset Crescent,
- Partnering with the County of Renfrew to build a second right turning lane on Petawawa Boulevard from the McDonald’s entrance to Doran Road,
- Placing $250,000 into reserves each year to rubberize the track at the Civic Centre,
- extending the paved pathway along Petawawa Boulevard from River Road to Golf Course Road over three years,
- Building a connector trail from Laurentian Drive to the Algonquin Trail,
- Adding a healing circle and circular stone amphitheatre-type structure to Centennial Park,
- The addition of an Indigenous sculpture, possibly at the new welcome station,
- Dropping the curbs on Town Centre Boulevard and Canadian Forces Way where the Algonquin Trail meets these streets,
- Stone dusting the existing trail along the hydro corridor from Laurentian Drive to Jack Pine Park,
- A Veteran’s Banner Program (which has been approved by council)
- Re-routing and stone dusting the pathway from the Algonquin Trail through the wooded area to the Park on the Petawawa River,
- Stone dusting a trail from the end of Violet Street through the wooded area joining up with Dundonald Drive (in consultation with Garrison Petawawa)
Councillor Murray Rutz suggested:
- Funding an extra $5,000 for the seating project at Festival Hall if funding is not received,
- An additional $50,000 for the fuel tank replacement project at the Airport,
- Building a small park area on Schwanz Road,
- Moving forward with plans for the Town of Petawawa’s 25th anniversary celebration including the creation of a new comfort station along the Algonquin Trail.
Councillor Theresa Sabourin suggested:
- Continuing to plant trees along Petawawa Boulevard and the Algonquin Trail,
- Adding more lighting, benches and waste receptacles along Petawawa Boulevard and the Algonquin Trail,
- Installing three lights along the Doran Road paved path.