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Sanitary System Master Plan

SANITARY SYSTEM MASTER PLAN - PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

The City of Stratford is updating its 2003 Sanitary Master Plan to ensure the City’s sanitary sewer infrastructure continues to support the growing Stratford community now and in the future.

The Master Plan update will review and analyze existing conditions, and plan for Stratford’s projected population growth. The Master Plan will define needed improvements or increases to the current system’s capacity, and identify opportunities for...

Lake Victoria Draining

From the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - July 31, 2025 Update

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff have now safely cleared the debris that had prevented the sluice gate at Stratford’s RT Orr Dam from closing. With that sluice gate now closed, Lake Victoria will begin to refill. How quickly the reservoir fills, and normal recreational activities can resume, will depend on rainfall.

The UTRCA is closely monitoring flows in the Avon River below the dam. Water levels may...

Notice of Intent to Consider Declaring as Surplus and to Dispose of 38 Coriano Street

In accordance with the Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy P.3.1, Notice is hereby given that Stratford City Council is considering declaring all of Plan 140 BLK BB PT BLK T, municipally described as 38 Coriano Street, City of Stratford, County of Perth, Province of Ontario to be surplus to the needs of The Corporation of the City of Stratford.

The City owns this property which is approximately .15 hectares. This property is currently designated a Residentially Zoned R1(4) Area.

The lands...

Accessibility Award Nominations Open

This is National AccessAbility Week, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the ongoing efforts of those who are working to remove barriers in our community.

For the past 14 years, the City of Stratford’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) has presented its Accessibility Award to acknowledge one business, organization or individual in Stratford that has worked hard to make their space or service more accessible to everyone.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 award.

The AAC is looking for...

Registration Opens March 1 for City Summer Day Camps and Swimming Lessons

Registration opens at midnight Saturday, March 1 for the City of Stratford’s summer day camps, swim day camps and swimming lessons.

Camps and lessons will begin in July and run until the end of August.

For more details about summer camps, and to register starting March 1, please visit www.stratford.ca/daycamps For more details about swimming lessons, and to register starting March 1, please visit www.stratford.ca/swim