NEWS RELEASE
THE TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA
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The Council of the Township of Ramara voted today in support of entering into a contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for the provision of the Township’s water and wastewater services.
The transition to OCWA will occur over the next couple of months and will result in savings of approximately $1.5M over the life of the 5-year contract.
The Township awarded the contract to OCWA, as a result of a competitive process, for a fixed price of approximately $1.5 million per year for the next five years.
Additionally, it gives the Township an opportunity to work with an organization that specializes in water and wastewater services and enhance delivery of services to ratepayers through the modernization of facilities and processes.
“This decision was not about the employees in the Environmental Services department, but a decision about the organization and what is best for the Township and the ratepayers,” states CAO John Pinsent. "This change in provider will save money whilst also improving upon the current levels of service delivery through the development of efficiencies and technology advancements,” he added.
Mayor Basil Clarke supports the change stating, “It is our obligation to the ratepayers to ensure that we are providing the most reliable and financially sustainable water and wastewater systems to service Ramara.”
“This Council continues to support all efforts to operate the municipality effectively and efficiently while also providing great customer service that our ratepayers come to expect,” the Mayor concluded.
The transitioning process will take place over the next couple of months with OCWA assuming operations of the Township’s water and wastewater systems by September of this year.
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