Punkeydoodles Corners, homelessness prevention funding and more

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Punkeydoodles Corners improvements

County Council will be asked to approve a $1.08 million construction contract for intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners next Council meeting, fulfilling the recommendations of the Intersection Control Feasibility Study released in October 2023. The study addressed community concerns about Punkeydoodles Corners, a section of roadway bordering Oxford County, Perth County, Wilmot Township and Region of Waterloo.

The scope of work for this project, which is planned for July to November of this year, includes a number of safety measures, including adding a new southbound left turn lane, northbound right turn lane, and deceleration lanes along the curve on Perth Road 101; realigning Road 101A at Perth Road 101 to improve sightlines; and, adding lighting at the intersection of Road 101A and Perth Road 101.

PW 2024-24 Contract Award – Punkeydoodles Corners Intersection Improvements

Homelessness prevention funding update

Oxford County’s funding allotment from Ontario’s Homelessness Prevention Program increased by $1.22 million last year, bringing total funds received from the Province to $2.3 million. Of that, approximately $2.6 million was transferred to community partners who provide supports and services to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. New initiatives from the past year include 25 new emergency shelter beds in Woodstock; expanded services in Tillsonburg; and programs that support food security, counselling, housing supports and more.

HS 2024-06 - Homelessness Prevention Program Funding 2023-2024 Annual Report

Other reports and presentations

• Public meeting and report CP 2024-209: Application for Official Plan Amendment OP 23-10-8 – Tiffany Development Corporation
• WDFL 2024-04: Ministry of Long-Term Care One-Time Funding Allocation

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