Reports, Studies and Plans

The Township of North Dumfries has undertaken a comprehensive Community Risk Assessment (CRA) in accordance with Regulation 378/18 Community Risk Assessments (O. Reg. 378/18). This assessment aims to identify and analyze the risks within the community to enhance public safety, inform strategic planning, and optimize the allocation of resources for fire protection and emergency services. 

At the July 8, 2024 Council Meeting, a Staff report outlining the Community Risk Assessment was brought before Council. The Township Fire Department will use the outcomes from the assessment to develop future plans, programs, training, and budgets. 

Piper Street Sidewalk Presentation from January 9, 2023

Geotechnical Study Phase Reports

Phase 1 Report - Installation of Guardrail on Piper Street

Phase 2 Report - Erosion and Slope Stability at Piper Street

Staff Reports to Council

PW-09-2021 - Piper Street Slope Stability Analysis

PW-33-2022 - Piper Street Slope Stability

State of Infrastructure Study - Roads 2022

2022 OSIM Inspections for Municipal Bridges and Culverts

The Leisure Services Master Plan guides investments and priorities for leisure services in the Township between the years of 2022 and 2031.

TransformWR - Final Report (June 14, 2021)

Appendix - Action Items for Township of North Dumfries

Appendix - Technical Pathway (Walter Fedy)

Appendix - Community Engagement Summary Report (Unless Design Partners)

Appendix - Community Engagement Summary Report (formatted for screen readers)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Province of Ontario has provided funding to support the completion of the Joint Services Delivery Review under their Municipal Modernization Fund.

The Service Delivery Review program is a joint undertaking involving the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.

The intent of the Service Delivery Review is to improve the understanding of the services currently provided by the respective Municipalities and to provide better information that will allow the Councils and Staff the opportunity to make more informed strategic choices regarding those services. Phase I of the Service Delivery Review focused on the following program areas:

1. Fire Department
2. Emergency Management
3. Library Services
4. Information Technology
5. Corporate Communications

The Service Delivery Review program was designed to investigate current services and their delivery approach, identify potential changes to service delivery methods and/or service levels, highlight opportunities for innovation and leveraging technology, and, recommend changes that will improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• The Townships of Waterloo Region Joint Service Review: February 22, 2021
• The Townships of Waterloo Region Joint Service Review - Library Services: January 15, 2021
• The Townships of Waterloo Region Joint Service Review: December 1, 2020

The Township of North Dumfries has prepared an Arena Strategy to determine current and future indoor ice needs and provision options. The study considered local demographics and growth, regional arena supplies, usage and trends, and public and stakeholder input.

• Final Arena Strategy Phase One and Two

Information about the 2020 Township Development Charges Study can be found on the Development Charges page. 

An accessibility audit was preformed for all Township owned building:

• Ayr Community Complex
• Ayr Fire Station
• Public Works Depo
• Ayr Library
• North Dumfries Community Complex (NDCC)
• Roseville Community Centre 

For more information on accessibility, please visit the Accessibility page. 

The Study is to focus on the Urban Area of the Community of Ayr (existing and emerging), as illustrated in the Township’s Official Plan [OP]. The Township also requires an analysis through this Study on the potential urbanization of lands framing the Northumberland Street corridor, extending from Greenfield Road to Highway No. 401.

The SWMGP will serve as a decision support tool, a methodology for the prioritization of works, a means to estimate future SWM requirements and costs and a transparent community process by which the Township can establish stormwater management guidelines and policies for the next ten to fifteen years.

The SWMGP shall be an integrated approach that considers flood and erosion control, groundwater and surface water quality management, natural heritage environment management and infrastructure. In addition, the plan shall integrate existing policies, regulations, acts and guidelines and where appropriate develop new policies and design guidelines to aid in implementation and shall do so within a water sustainability context. In addition, the SWMGP should provide sufficient information for the Township to develop a framework for the provision of a stormwater user fee, if desired.

The report will be available for review from February 1, 2022 – March 9, 2022

• Ayr Stormwater Management Guiding Principals Final Report
• Ayr Stormwater Management Guiding Principals DRAFT Report
• Appendix A – Kickoff Meeting Minutes
• Appendix B - Environmental Reports
• Appendix C – Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs)
• Appendix D – Location of areas with Flooding Concerns
• Appendix E – NVCA Phosphors Tool Analysis
• Appendix F – Water Balance Inputs and Calculations
• Appendix G – IDF Curves and MTO Report Tables
• Appendix H – Erosion Inventory and Assessment Information
• Appendix I – Sample SWMF Inspection Checklist
• Appendix J – Sample Operation & Maintenance Report
• Appendix K – Public/Agency Consultation Boards
• Appendix L – Public/Agency Consultation Comments
• Appendix M – Notice of Commencement Letters

• Corporate Strategic Plan 2015 - 2018
• Corporate Strategic Plan 2019 - 2022
• Corporate Strategic Plan 2024 - 2026

See the Asset Management page for more information.

See the Energy Management page for more information.

The 2023 Facility Condition Assessment reports are listed below.

• Ayr Community Centre
• Ayr Fire Station
• Ayr Library Branch
• Branchton Park
• Centennial Park
• Clyde Park
• Cowan Park
• North Dumfries Community Complex
• North Dumfries Public Works Depot
• Roseville Community Centre
• Schmidt Park
• Victoria Park

• Ayr Community Centre
• Ayr Fire Station
• North Dumfries Community Complex
• Roseville Community Centre
• Schmidt Park Storage
• Victoria Park Storage
• Public Works Depot

For more information, see the Energy Management page.

Downtown Ayr: Strategic Action Plan for Revitalization

Greenfield Heritage Conservation District Plan Report March 2014 

Township of North Dumfries Trails Cycling Master Plan June 2014

Corporate Fleet Management Strategy (CFMS)