Barrie is Plugged-In
High-tech telecommunications infrastructure ensures Barrie's businesses are plugged-in to the global market.
State-of-the-art fibre-optics network in Barrie means:
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Point-to-point connectivity
- IT continuity
Wireless service is available city-wide.
Major Telecommunications Providers
Barrie is Increasing Water Capacity
To accommodate future growth, the City recently undertook two major projects to provide additional capacity for water and wastewater treatment.
- $150M surface water treatment plant and low lift pumping station
- $100M water pollution control plant expansion and biosolids storage facility
Infrastructure Renewal Program
The 2006 – 2010 City Council identified “Initiate an Infrastructure Renewal Program to Prioritize Rehabilitation and Repair of Roads, Pipes and other City Assets” as one of their strategic priorities. In recognition of this, in November 2009, under the guidance of the Executive Management Team, the Department of Corporate Asset Management was created.
Barrie is one of a growing number of municipalities in Canada which have begun to implement asset management. This corporate focus recognizes the importance of assets being maintained in a state of good repair in order to deliver the services that the municipality provides.
