Published: February 3, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m.
Have your say and help shape the future of land use and development in Grand Bay-Westfield. Residents are encouraged to complete a survey and attend an Open House – see details below.
Survey deadline is March 6, 2023
On January 1, 2023, as part of the provincial local governance reform process, the new local government of Grand Bay-Westfield was formed. It includes the former Town of Grand Bay-Westfield (Ward 1) and a portion of the former Local Service District of Westfield West focused on areas along and off Brittain Road and Campbell Road (Ward 2).
As a result of local governance reform, Grand Bay-Westfield will require amendments to its Municipal Plan and Zoning By-laws, which will apply to both Wards.
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is currently collecting feedback from residents to determine what should be prioritized in the amended Municipal Plan and Zoning By-laws.
These documents directly impact how your community is shaped by determining what types of developments can go where, what natural resources should be protected, and where essential services are needed. They can be used to address issues like food insecurity and the need for affordable housing, and they may impact what you are permitted to do with your property. Grand Bay-Westfield’s Municipal Plan and Zoning By-laws will impact the future of the municipality as well as your day-to-day life, which is why we want to hear from you!
How to complete the survey
Online: To complete the online survey, click HERE.
Require access to an electronic device?
The Town Office has an electronic device available to complete the survey.
Address: 609 River Valley Drive
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Survey Deadline: Monday, March 6, 2023
To view the current Grand Bay-Westfield Municipal Plan and Zoning By-laws, visit HERE.
Open House
There will be an Open House for residents to provide feedback to determine what should be prioritized in the amended Grand Bay-Westfield Municipal Plan and Zoning By-laws.
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Nerepis Baptist Church
17 Poplar Street, Nerepis, NB
Representatives with Dillon Consulting Limited will be available to answer any questions.
Questions
For any questions related to the survey, please contact the Town’s Development Officer, David Taylor, at (506) 738-6409.
About Municipal Plan and Zoning By-laws
A Municipal Plan is a document which provides a long-term vision for how future growth and development will occur in a municipality, and provides policies and tools to help guide this vision.
A Zoning By-law is a document which implements the vision of the Municipal Plan by regulating the use of land, as well as the character, location and size of buildings and new development in a municipality.
Grand Bay-Westfield’s Municipal Plan and Zoning By-laws amendment process provides an opportunity for residents to determine the vision for the community, and how this vision should be guided.
Town Contact Information
Phone: (506) 738-6400 (Option 3 for after-hours urgent matters)
Email: administration@towngbw.ca
In-person: 609 River Valley Drive, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register for Grand Bay-Westfield Emergency Alerts
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield encourages residents to register for the emergency alert system (CodeRED by OnSolve). This is to ensure that the Town can notify residents in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. To register, visit HERE.
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