Projects, Plans and Reports
The County of Brant often works with consultants and engages the community to complete plans, studies and reports that guide major decisions and long-term planning.
View the Corporate Strategy Flowchart (PDF) to see how all the plans fit together.
For updates on current construction projects, visit the Road Closures and Construction page of our website.
Active Studies and Plans
For a full list of active studies and ways to participate, visit EngageBrant.
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Bishopsgate Road and Highway 403 |
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In July 2015, the County of Brant initiated a Class Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study for the planning of a new interchange at Bishopsgate Road and Highway 403 and the realignment of Bishopsgate Road to Puttown Road through Falkland. The improvements were identified in the County of Brant's 2008 Transportation Master Plan and have been included in the County's Official Plan since 2000. For a high level overview of the Bishopsgate Road and Highway 403 Environmental Assessment, view the Bishopsgate Road and Highway 403 Environmental Assessment Executive Summary (PDF). Attachments
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Burford Water, Wastewater Servicing and Drainage Master Plan |
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The County of Brant invites you to engage with us as we investigate and evaluate water and wastewater servicing alternatives and drainage improvements for the community of Burford. The Master Plan will consider the various alternatives for both water and wastewater servicing as well as alternatives to improve surface water drainage throughout the community to the 2050 design horizon. Public consultation is important for the success of this project. We're interested in receiving your comments. Public, review agency, and Indigenous communities' consultation is a key element of the process and input will be sought from various parties throughout the study. To participate in this project, visit EngageBrant |
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Cainsville Water and Wastewater Study |
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Most of the existing Cainsville developed areas are on the municipal water system and have sanitary service via local sanitary sewers and the existing Cainsville Lagoon. Some existing residential and employment areas are on private wells and/or septic systems. The study will consider and evaluate alternatives to provide water and wastewater servicing to the entire Cainsville community. This includes expanding services to currently unserviced areas within the settlement boundary. It will identify the preferred drinking water supply, storage and distribution alternative and the preferred wastewater treatment and sanitary sewage collection alternative to prepare for long term growth through to the 2051 horizon. To participate in this project, visit EngageBrant |
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Downtown Paris Master Plan |
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The Downtown Paris Master Plan was adopted by Council in October 2019. It was developed over a two-year period and included four public consultations and extensive stakeholder consultations to gather valuable feedback. The Downtown Paris Master Plan offers a strategy to adapt downtown Paris into an inclusive place for people of all ages and abilities while protecting its unique historic and charming character. As the Town of Paris looks to the future, this plan addresses challenges of future growth, environmental concerns and takes a people first/community first approach. The implementation of the Downtown Paris Master Plan is expected to begin in 2025. The implementation strategy will carefully review the design, address accessibility, and will phase and time construction to ensure the least amount of disruption to the downtown. Further public consultation will occur at each stage of detailed design and implementation. For more information, including updates, visit the Downtown Dig webpage.
*Please view the Downtown Paris Master Plan – Overview of Changes and Implementation Schedule for updates to the plan. |
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New Official Plan |
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As the County of Brant continues to change and grow, the New Official Plan will describe the type of growth the community wants and where the growth should occur. This Plan will ensure the County of Brant is thriving and a place our residents want to live, work and play. For more information, visit the EngageBrant New Official Plan project webpage |
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Paris Flood Risk Mitigation |
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The County of Brant has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to review alternatives to further mitigate flood risks in Paris. The alternatives may include increased regular maintenance of the existing flood protection works, increasing the level of flood protection in existing locations, and construction of new dykes, or barriers. Construction of the existing Paris Flood Protection Works was completed in 1979 providing flood risk mitigation to Paris. Overall, the Paris Flood Protection works are in need of maintenance and enhancements. For a high level overview of the Paris Flood Risk Mitigation project, view the Paris Flood Risk Mitigation Executive Summary (PDF). To participate in this project, visit EngageBrant |
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Paris Master Servicing Plan |
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The County of Brant is undertaking a Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Master Servicing Plan for the community of Paris. Paris is the largest urban center within the County and has experienced growth in recent years. Paris is projected to continue to grow. It is necessary to carefully plan future infrastructure needs that will be necessary to support the full buildout of the Paris Settlement Area. This study will provide direction on how to efficiently provide long term servicing strategies for water and wastewater servicing and stormwater drainage service to the full buildout of the Paris Settlement Area. For a high level overview of the Paris Master Servicing Plan, view the Paris Master Servicing Plan Executive Summary (PDF). |
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St. George Water Servicing Environmental Assessment |
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The County of Brant has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study for water servicing upgrades required in the community of St. |
Final Studies and Plans
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Age-Friendly Community Plan |
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The County of Brant has developed an Age-Friendly Community Plan for those who are 55 and older. The Plan identified 66 recommendations relevant to the aging population. In the County, the fastest growing segment of citizens are those aged 75 years and older and it is forecast to more than double by 2051. By addressing the recommendations as identified by the World Health Organization, we will continue to enhance and also develop new strategies to improve the quality of life for all who live, work and play in the County of Brant. For more information, please visit the Age-Friendly Community Plan on EngageBrant or review the Age Friendly Community Plan Full Report (PDF). |
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The County of Brant has developed an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy to help guide, boost and enhance culture in the County of Brant. The Strategy lays out six objectives and 42 actions to promote the County of Brant’s diverse and growing arts, culture and heritage resources, producers and audiences over the next ten years. For a high level overview of the Arts, Heritage and Culture Strategy, view the Arts, Heritage and Culture Strategy Executive Summary (PDF). |
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Biggars Lane Landfill Environmental Assessment |
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The Biggars Lane Landfill is the County's only operating landfill, accepting nonhazardous municipal solid waste generated within the County of Brant. Based on current waste generation projections, it is predicted the Biggars Lane Landfill site will reach capacity in 2023. As the County plans for the future, it is looking to ensure that its solid waste disposal needs will be met for an estimated 30-year planning period. For a high level overview of the Biggars Lane Landfill Environment Assessment, view the Biggar's Land Landfill EA Executive Summary (PDF) Visit the EngageBrant Biggars Lane Landfill project to learn more. |
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Brantford-Brant Community Drugs Strategy |
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In fall 2022, the Brantford-Brant Drugs Strategy Coordinating Committee met to identify the community’s most pressing drug-related challenges. The initial Brantford-Brant Community Drugs Strategy was reviewed and the recommendations that should be pursued most urgently were identified. The 2024 Action Plan lays out concrete, targeted steps toward achieving these goals. For more information, view the Brantford-Brant Community Drug Strategy (PDF) |
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Cainsville Community Centre Feasibility and Space Needs Study |
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The proposal of a new Cainsville Community Centre first came to Council in 2015, as the current Cainsville Community Centre is aging and no longer meets the community's capacity needs. It was agreed upon, through public meetings, that a more modern and larger community centre to host community events and a gathering place for the community would benefit not only the Cainsville community but the County of Brant as a whole. Construction of the new Cainsville Community Centre began in 2022. For a high level overview of the Cainsville Community Centre, view the Cainsville Community Centre Executive Summary (PDF). Visit the Cainsville Community Centre campaign website to learn more. |
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Climate Action Plan |
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The County of Brant has developed our first-ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change at the corporate and community level. The Plan includes goals, objectives, measurable targets, and 50 actions to guide the County towards a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future. Actions are organized into seven key categories and with implementation timelines ranging from the short to long-term. For more information, please review the Climate Action Plan (PDF). To learn more about how the plan was developed, please visit the Climate Action Plan Engage webpage. |
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Cedar Street Reconstruction and Stormwater Management Improvements |
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The Cedar Street neighbourhood in Paris has historically experienced ponding due to a lack of sufficient drainage infrastructure and overland flow outlets. Several drainage improvements have been implemented in the area, which have reduced the frequency and extent of ponding. Additional drainage improvements have been explored in this Report to provide additional flood relief within the area. This Report has been completed to provide stormwater management and drainage guidance to the County of Brant in completing the Class Environmental Assessment and detailed design drawings of the Cedar Street reconstruction. For a high level overview, view the Cedar Street Reconstruction and Stormwater Management Improvements Executive Summary (PDF). For full details, please review the Cedar Street Stormwater Management Report (PDF). Visit Cedar Street on EngageBrant to learn more. |
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Communications and Marketing Plan |
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In 2022, Council approved funding for the development of a new Communications and Marketing Strategy. Curious Public was chosen to complete the new four-year strategy. This strategy will serve as a model of how to best deliver, execute and support communications between the County of Brant and the public, as well as internal communications, by providing high-level objectives and direction. For full details, view the County of Brant Communications and Marketing Plan (PDF) |
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Community Safety and Well-being Plan |
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Through the Police Services Act, the Province of Ontario mandated municipalities to develop and adopt Community Safety and Well-being Plans. The plans must work in partnership with a multi-sectoral advisory committee with representation from the local Police Service Board and other local service providers in health/mental health, education, community/social services and children/youth services. The County of Brant's Community Safety and Well-being Plan was initiated in the fall of 2019 and approved by Council in June 2021. For full details, view the County of Brant Community Safety and Well-being Plan (PDF). Visit the Community Safety and Well-being Plan on EngageBrant to learn more. |
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Development Charges |
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The County of Brant imposes development charges (D.C.) to recover capital costs arising from the increase in needs for services related to growth. The County currently has County-wide development charges for services related to highways, fire protection, police, waste diversion, outdoor recreation, indoor recreation, library services, ambulance, water, wastewater, stormwater, and studies related to all services. For full details, please review the County of Brant's Development Charges Update Study (PDF). Visit the County's Development Charges and Fees webpage for more information about Development Charges. |
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Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan |
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In May 2024, the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan was approved by Council. The primary objective of this strategy was to create a real and informed alignment of Council, County of Brant staff and stakeholders for the most effective plan to grow the economy and prosperity of Brant. For a high level overview of the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, view the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan Executive Summary (PDF). For full details, please review the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan (PDF). |
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Filming and Digital Media Strategy |
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In 2020, the Economic Development and Tourism division initiated a Filming and Digital Media Strategy to determine how the County should both facilitate filming location requests as well as further develop the opportunities for positive economic and community impact from the growing industry of film and digital media production. The County of Brant Digital Media and Filming Strategy was adopted by Council in November 2020 and will begin implementation in 2021 through to 2023. For a high level overview of the Filming and Digital Media Strategy, view the Filming and Digital Media Strategy Executive Summary (PDF). For full details, please review the County of Brant Filming and Digital Media Strategy (PDF). |
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Governors Road West and Cleaver Road (Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study) |
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In 2013, the County of Brant reached an agreement with Lafarge Canada to close portions of Governors Road West and Cleaver Road to permit aggregate extraction activities within the road allowances. As a result, the roads have been closed since that time. When the agreement between the County and Lafarge expires, the County will exchange property with Lafarge to allow the road to be reopened on an alignment that is safer than the original road allowance. In order to open the road on a new alignment, it is necessary to undertake a Class Environmental Assessment to determine the impact of the road realignment on the environment. For a high level overview of the Environmental assessment, view the Governors Road West and Clear Road Environmental Assessment Study Executive Summary (PDF). |
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Grand River Street North Study |
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The County of Brant initiated a Class Environmental Assessment in August 2017 to plan road improvements for Grand River Street North (in Paris) from Watts Pond Road to William Street. These improvements will address traffic, multi-modal transportation and safety concerns associated with increased traffic demand and population growth related to development in Paris. The study was carried out in consultation with staff from the County of Brant, external agencies, property owners and the public. The plan recommends changes to Grand River Street North for driving, parking and pedestrian use. For a high level review of the Grand River Street North Study, view the Grand River Street North Corridor Environmental Assessment Study Executive Summary (PDF).
Should you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding the project, please contact the County's project manager, Joe Murphy at 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268). The County will endeavor to satisfy your concerns through email, telephone conversations and if necessary, an in-person meeting with project team members. |
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Indoor Recreation Facilities Plan |
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As part of the Recreation Master Plan, it was recommended the County of Brant develop additional recreation indoor facilities, to meet current and anticipated service growth demands. The plan identified a specific need for a municipal gymnasium, and that any major capital expenditure in recreation infrastructure be subject to a business planning process. In following the recommendations laid out in the Recreation Master Plan, the Indoor Recreation Facilities Business Plan was completed. For a high level overview, view the Indoor Recreation Facilities Business Plan Executive Summary (PDF). Attachments: |
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Multi-Year Accessibility Plan |
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In November 2024, Council approved the County's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The Plan outlines our short-term and long-term goals to remove barriers for people with disabilities. Visit the Multi-Year Accessibility webpage to view the Plan and learn more. |
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Recreation Master Plan |
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The County of Brant initiated a Recreation Master Plan in 2016 as a basis to plan, prioritize, and build community capacity for future parks and recreation facilities, programs and services. The plan identifies what services are required, where they should be provided and at what levels of quality, and the timing and priority of their development over ten to fifteen years. For a high level overview of the Recreation Master Plan, view the Recreation Master Plan Executive Summary (PDF). To read the full report, please review the Recreation Master Plan (PDF). |
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Rest Acres Road Corridor from Highway 403 to King Edward Street |
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The purpose of the project is to improve traffic operations and the safety of the existing interchange ramp terminals. As such, several alternatives will be considered to accommodate current and future traffic volumes and provide efficiency transportation service on the Rest Acres Road corridor. The study area includes the interchange of Rest Acres Road/Highway 24 and Highway 403. The County of Brant has completed several Class Environmental Assessments along Rest Acres Road Corridor from Highway 403 to King Edward Street. This Class Environmental Assessment Addendum will define the corridor vision and preliminary design plan of Rest Acres Road between Highway 403 and King Edward Street. As a part of this addendum, refinements to previous studies have been proposed. The Class Environmental Assessment for Rest Acres Road form King Edward Street to Highway 403, Paris (2012) is available here. Other Class Environmental Assessments considered in this Addendum are posted under their own cover on this site. Attachments: |
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St. George Wastewater Servicing Study |
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The community of St. George is currently serviced by the St. George Water Pollution Control Plant. The St. George plant has reached its approved capacity and an increase in wastewater treatment capacity in the St. George service area is required to meet the growing community's wastewater treatment needs. The existing plant also has process capacity limitations that prevent the plant from providing its approved capacity. Sludge and biosolids management processes at the St. George plant are also at or near capacity. In light of these issues, the County undertook a Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment study to determine the preferred wastewater treatment and biosolids management solution for the St. George service area to provide reliable, long-term operation and performance. Review the final St. George Wastewater Environmental Study Report (PDF). For a high level overview of the Environmental Assessment, view the St. George Water and Wastewater Servicing Executive Summary (PDF). |
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Strategic Plan |
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The County of Brant launched a new Strategic Plan that will guide Council over the next 4 years from 2018-2022. Please visit the Strategic Plan webpage for more information. |
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Trails Master Plan |
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The County of Brant initiated a Trail Master Plan, adopted by Council and revised in 2017, to increase the quality of life for residents. The plan provides a strategic direction for council, staff and the community and sets priorities and guidelines for future trail development and planning. For a high level review of the Trails Master Plan, view the Trails Master Plan Executive Summary (PDF). View the Trails Master Plan Final Report (PDF). |
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Transit Plan |
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The County of Brant initiated a study to assess the feasibility of introducing a public transit/mobility service in the County. The study has been conducted in two phases:
This report represents Phase 2 of the study and a business model for the preferred service concept consisting of a service plan, financial plan and implementation plan with operations, administrative and infrastructure details. For a high level overview of the plan, view the Transit/Mobility Service Plan Executive Summary (PDF). To view the full report, please review the Transit/Mobility Service Plan (PDF). |
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Transportation Master Plan |
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Our transportation system is guided by our Transportation Master Plan (PDF), which plans for our system's development over the next 25 years. Review the Transportation Master Plan Update (PDF). |
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Tutela Heights Road Slope Stability (Municipal Class Environmental Assessment) |
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The County of Brant, through their consultant Parsons Inc., has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to review the slope stability along a section of Tutela Heights Road. The section of slope along Tutela Heights Road being studied extends easterly from the Bell Homestead Historical Site for approximately one kilometre (1km).
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Wayfinding |
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The Wayfinding Strategy was adopted by Council in 2019. Wayfinding is the process of using and organizing information to find one's way in the built and natural environment. The County of Brant identified there was a need for consistent signage to assist residents and visitors to navigate to the various communities and destinations in the County. In addition, the County has committed to accessible and age friendly infrastructure which includes all signage. The implementation of the Wayfinding Strategy began in 2019 and is expected to be complete in 2022. For a high level overview of the Wayfinding Strategy, view the Wayfinding Executive Summary (PDF). For full details, please review the Wayfinding Strategy (PDF). |