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County working to identify, protect and conserve archeological features

Open house planned for Orillia on Nov. 5 at Royal Canadian Legion
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NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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The County of Simcoe is hosting open-house sessions in early November to update the public on the progress of the Simcoe County Archeological Management Plan (AMP).

The AMP project is being undertaken by the county’s planning department to identify, protect and conserve Simcoe County’s archeological features and address municipal planning requirements.

The scheduled open-house sessions include a brief presentation on draft archeological mapping, policies, procedures and recommendations based on feedback received during the consultation process to-date. Presentations will be consistent at each meeting.

Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the project one-on-one with the county’s archeological consultants and county planning staff.

Fall sessions are being held at the following times and locations:

Orillia

Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 – Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 34, Orillia (Vimy Lounge)
215 Mississaga St. E., Orillia
3:30-7:30 p.m. with presentations at 4 and 6 p.m.

Midland

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 – Midland Public Library (Assembly Room)
320 King St., Midland
3:30-7:30 p.m. with presentations at 4 and 6 p.m.

Collingwood

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 – Collingwood Public Library (Meeting Rooms B and C)
55 Ste. Marie St., Collingwood
3:30-7:30 p.m. with presentations at 4 and 6 p.m.

Lefroy

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 – South Simcoe Community Centre
1354 Killarney Beach Rd., Lefroy
3:30-7:30 p.m. with presentations at 4 and 6 p.m.

The county held open-house sessions in the spring of 2018 to obtain input from the public, and has held significant engagement and consultation with stakeholder groups, as well as discussions with First Nations and Métis communities.

The consultation process is ongoing, with the final AMP expected to be presented to county council in early 2019. Visit here for project information.

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