The Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach

https://www.wasagabeach.com

The Town of Wasaga Beach is a lower-tier municipality located in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, serving as a municipal government for its residents and visitors. Its core mission is to deliver excellent municipal services, responsibly manage public resources, and collaborate to develop Wasaga Beach as a globally recognized nature-based and recreation destination. This strategic focus aims to bolster the local economy, improve affordability, and enhance the quality of life for its community. The town's headquarters are situated at 30 Lewis Street, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1A1, Canada.

The municipality provides a comprehensive array of services, including building and development, planning, fire and emergency services, recreation programs, waste management, public works, property tax administration, and a town-operated medical clinic. It also manages its renowned beaches and associated parking facilities. Wasaga Beach is particularly known for hosting the world's longest freshwater beach, attracting a significant seasonal population that complements its year-round resident base of 24,862 as of 2021.

In recent developments, the Town of Wasaga Beach has initiated construction on its first high school and community hub, a $70.1 million project in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and the Province of Ontario, slated for completion by September 2028. The town is also actively pursuing beachfront redevelopment and has launched the "Destination Wasaga" master plan to enhance its appeal as a year-round destination. Leadership includes Mayor Brian Smith and Chief Administrative Officer Andrew McNeill. Notably, in late 2023, the Town referred evidence of alleged wrongdoing and records destruction from 2018-2022 to the Ontario Provincial Police, requesting an investigation by the Attorney General's office into matters potentially costing taxpayers up to $35 million.

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