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Municipal Alcohol Policy - Information Sessions

The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock is committed to providing a safe environment to residents, and wants people to enjoy the various facilities and parks available. To ensure the health and safety of the public, and the protection of municipal facilities, a policy for the use of alcohol during events and functions at Township owned facilities has been adopted.

The Township's Municipal Alcohol Policy will be effective as of September 1, 2023, at Township owned facilities. To help facility user...

New Tavistock spray pad planned for a 2024 opening

Spray pad is EZT’s first, adding a new accessible outdoor recreation option for families in the Township

 The Township of East Zorra-Tavistock will open its first spray pad in 2024 in the Town of Tavistock’s Queen’s Park, offering a unique and accessible play area for families that expands the community’s outdoor recreation options.

 Spray pads are non-slip aquatic play areas with no standing water that instead feature water sprinklers, sprayers, nozzles and games that are motion-activated or on...

Council Meeting Highlights - July 5, 2023

Catch up with what happened at last weeks East Zorra-Tavistock Council Meeting with a quick read of the meeting highlights below. 

During the Meeting

• The Court of Revision for the McLean Drain 2023 was held. No appeals were filed, and the assessments were sustained. 
• Council accepted the bid from Openspace Solutions Inc. for the design, construction, and installation of the Tavistock Spray Pad in the amount of $248,900. Construction is to commence this fall, following the Fall Fair. 
• A speed radar...

Council Meeting Agenda Summary - July 5, 2023

Council meets next on Wednesday July 5, 2023 at 9:00am. The meeting will be held at the Innerkip Community Centre, 695566 17th Line, Innerkip, Ontario.

Agenda Summary:

1. A Court of Revision will be held for the McLean Drain 2023. 
2. Council will consider a Minor Variance application for 65 Young Street, Innerkip. 
3. Council will review and consider Staff Report CIO2023-04 for the Tavistock Spray Pad Bid Award. 
4. Council will receive the Building Department report, which includes updates on the Tavistock and...

Council Meeting Highlights - June 21, 2023

Catch up with what happened at last weeks East Zorra-Tavistock Council Meeting with a quick read of the meeting highlights below. 

During the Meeting

• Council reviewed Blandford-Blenheim's request to terminate the Building Services Agreement. The change will require some minor adjustments in the Township's Building Department. 
• An update on the Township's Secondary Planning process was received. Progress is ongoing, water and wastewater servicing strategies are currently at the forefront in the...