Official Plan - 2022 updated version
The Township’s Official Plan was approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in April 2004 and was recently updated through approval by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in June 2022. The Official Plan contains policies which are intended to guide public and private interests in such a way as to ensure the best form of development under the most desirable conditions. Official Plan page
Strategic Plan - 2015 and Forward
The Township is committed to ‘progressive rural governance’. Read more about what this means in our Strategic Plan - 2015 and Forward
Note: A new Rideau Lakes Strategic Plan is in development. Please see the following page for information on the Community Workshop. Once completed, the Strategic Plan will be uploaded to this section of the website. Thank you.
Affordable Housing Strategy
The Township has adopted the Rideau Lakes Affordable Housing Strategy with 21 Recommendations and 6 Action items to promote the creation of affordable housing in Rideau Lakes.
Asset Management Plan (AMP) 2022
Municipal infrastructure provides the foundation for the economic, social, and environmental health and growth of a community through the delivery of critical services. The goal of asset management is to deliver an adequate level of service in the most cost-effective manner. This involves the development and implementation of asset management strategies and long-term financial planning.
Read the 2022 Asset Management Plan (AMP)
Community Improvement Plans
The Township uses Community Improvement Plans (CIP) to support business development and leverage private investment. The CIP offers information about grant programs available and designated project areas within Rideau Lakes.
Community Improvement Plan for Villages
Crosby Community Improvement Plan
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan
The Township has adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan prepared by the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville.
Cultural Heritage Strategic Plan
The Township has completed a Cultural Heritage Strategic Plan which catalogs our vast wealth of cultural heritage and built heritage. It lays out strategic opportunities for investment and partnership. If you are interested in leveraging our cultural heritage for your business expansion or idea, this Strategy is a must read.
Economic Development Action Plan 2023-2026
The Township has completed an Economic Development Action Plan 2023-2026 to foster an economic landscape that supports living and working in Rideau Lakes.
Financial Sustainability Plan
The Township is committed to attaining financial sustainability over the long term.
Read the 2020-2030 Financial Sustainability Plan
Portland Municipal Hub
The Township is engaging +VG Architects to assist with a community consultation and design process for a new Municipal Hub that is to be located in the Village of Portland.
Recreation Master Plan (2013)
The Recreation Master Plan is designed as a planning tool for all areas of recreation in the Township of Rideau Lakes to provide an assessment of the current state of recreational service provision, and to make recommendations for future development of Parks, Facilities and Programs. It also takes into account programs and facilities in neighbouring municipalities that may have some sort of impact on recreation in the Township of Rideau Lakes.
Roads Department Service Delivery Review (2023)
In January 2023, Dillon Consulting and Watson & Associates presented their Service Delivery Review of Roads Department Final Report
Trails Strategy
The Township has completed a Trails Strategy to define how we plan to unlock the recreational and economic value of the vast trial network within the Township. Read more about our plans in the Trail Strategy report.
Visitor Experience Opportunities Concept (VEOC) – Rideau Corridor (Parks Canada, 2013)
Treasury Department Service Delivery Review (2023)
In February 2023, KPMG LLP presented their Treasury Department Review Final Report to Council. KPMG Rideau Lakes Council Presentation (Feb 27)
