Niverville Council Approves 2026 Budget with Infrastructure Enhancements and Tax Increase

Niverville's town council presented the 2026 budget on March 18, which includes a 2.5% tax increase for homeowners. Key infrastructure projects include the wastewater treatment plant, Highway 311 reconstruction, and the replacement of old sewer lines under Main Street. Additional funding will support government services, RCMP, fire and EMS staff, and recreation programs. A tree management specialist will be hired to assess urban canopy growth. The council aims to balance budgetary needs with community affordability.

Published Mar 19, 2026

Niverville's town council announced the 2026 budget on March 18, which includes a 2.5% tax increase for homeowners, translating to an additional $57 for those with a midrange assessment of $399,800. Key infrastructure projects include the ongoing construction of a wastewater treatment plant, the widening of Highway 311, and the replacement of old sewer lines under Main Street.

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Funding increases are allocated for general government services, RCMP administrative costs, fire and EMS salaries, and recreation programs. The council plans to hire a tree management specialist to enhance urban canopy growth. The overall goal is to manage the budget efficiently while considering community affordability.