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“This is an ongoing exercise and council need to
act as quickly as possible to change regulations
and zoning to protect the areas we want to protect,”
says Scott. “We have done this and tried to include
residents in these decisions as much as possible
through public surveys and public hearings when
required. This type of continuous updating and
recognition of what works and does not work has
allowed us to protect our shoreline by zoning it
conservation and limiting development in that area.
We have also created habitat management zones
in our town to protect our most sensitive areas and
preserve them for generations to come.”
As Scott and the rest of Council’s plan for Torbay’s
future, special events are also in place to celebrate
the enormous progress that has taken place in
the past 50 years. A total of 20 residents have
stepped forward to form a special events committee.
Celebrations include a Banner competition—240
entries celebrating and recognizing Torbay’s
History and Heritage will be on display all year
long, and a series of community events from July
Upper Three Corner Facility 1- September 30th aimed at bringing residents
together and celebrating Torbay’s incredible past
accomplishments and Torbay’s bright future.
It’s vital that Torbay retain its wonderful natural
beauty regardless of the influx of residents. Rapid Local businesses are going to get involved in the
growth has increased the pressure on successive celebration, too. “We are developing a passport
town councils to approve more development. With program—encouraging residents to support and
such a fast pace of growth, Scott is prioritizing visit the businesses who participate,” says Scott.
ensuring that towns plan and development “There will be Community Markets, BBQs, ice cream
regulations be updated to meet those pressures and stands and the like.”
ensure we develop sustainably. www.torbay.ca
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