The mayor of Saint Andrews says the town will continue to address its infrastructure deficit in 2019.
Council increased the property tax rate by three cents to $1.24 as part of its $4.7-million operating budget.
Mayor Doug Naish said he believes it is a fair balance between addressing their challenges and the costs to taxpayers.
“Our asset management plan indicates that we have over $14 million of infrastructure work to do over the next five years,” Naish said.
Naish said since property taxes account for most of their revenue, they need to place a focus on population growth and economic development.
“The end game for Saint Andrews is greater self-sufficiency and federal/provincial partnerships for major infrastructure renewal,” he said.
Some of the town’s priorities for 2019 include completing its new municipal plan, continuing capital work, and choosing a location for a new medical centre.
Story by Brad Perry
Twitter: @BradMPerry
Email: perry.brad@radioabl.ca
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