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705.435.6219 www.town.newtecumseth.on.ca Town of New Tecumseth Community Profile
705.435.6219 www.town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Town of New Tecumseth Community Profile
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Overview 3 Letter from the Mayor 4 Town Council 5 Quick facts 6 Urban Communities 8 Demographics 11 Education 12 Workforce 13 Development Trends 14 Business Costs 15 Top Employer Testimonials 16 Planning for the Future 17 Community Maps 21 Sights of New Tecumseth 24
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The Town of New Tecumseth Economic Development Division is ready to facilitate the economic, social and business connections you require. tel: 705.435.6219 fax: 705-435-2873 web: www.town.newtecumseth.on.ca Mayor Mike MacEachern [email protected] Terri Caron Chief Administrative Officer [email protected] Eric Chandler Manager of Planning [email protected]
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New Tecumseth is a unique municipality, comprised of three vibrant centres: Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham and embraces a prosperous farming community, industry and beautiful rural area. Located between Barrie and Newmarket, west of Highway 400, people choose to locate in New Tecumseth because of the small town charm, natural beauty and healthy environment. It is a community on the go and poised for growth. New Tecumseth is also the home to Honda Canada’s manufacturing plant that employs more than 3,800 workers. A beautifully picturesque farm landscape conveniently lo-cated near major cities, New Tecumseth offers a wonderful quality of life to its 30,000 residents. Steeped in heritage, it is the birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-founder of insu-lin and the home of the South Simcoe Heritage Railway. In Alliston, the Gibson Centre provides a hub for arts and culture. Annual festivals such as Alliston’s Potato Festival, the Beeton Honey and Garden Festival and the Bluegrass Festival in Tottenham draw visitors from across the country and beyond.
overview
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It is my great pleasure to introduce you to the many opportunities awaiting you in the Town of New Tecumseth. Thank you for allowing us to share with you some great reasons to consider locating your business in our exciting community. The Town of New Tecumseth has a fantastic lifestyle, small town charm, rich history and a promising future. Our vision for the Town of New Tecumseth is to maintain our small town character while supporting the rural, urban and agricultural communities of Alliston, Beeton, Tecumseth and Tottenham. New Tecumseth is a unique municipality comprised of three vibrant urban centres, a prosperous farming industry and beautiful rural area. People choose to locate in New Tecumseth because of our natural beauty, healthy environment, strong business sector and growing employment opportunities. We offer an ideal market for new businesses large and small. Our residents are actively involved in their community by participating regularly in school, business, religious, and charitable events and activities. New Tecumseth is a municipality where new families and new businesses can grow, prosper, and realize their dreams. It is a community committed to enhancing the lives of its residents and ensuring success for the many companies and ventures that call it home. On behalf of the Town of New Tecumseth and Members of Council, thank you for your interest in our community. In New Tecumseth, we enjoy a strong sense of community and invite you to speak with us about why you should make our Town your home and workplace. Sincerely, Mayor Mike MacEachern
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New Tecumseth Council 2010-2014
Front Row (from L): Deputy Mayor Rick Milne, Ward 5 Councillor Donna Jebb, Mayor Mike MacEachern, Ward 4 Councillor Fran Sainsbury, Ward 3 Councillor J.J. Paul Whiteside Back Row (from L): Ward 1 Councillor Bob Marrs, Ward 7 Councillor Bruce Haire, Ward 6 Councillor Richard Norcross, Ward 8 Councillor Jim Stone, Ward 2 Councillor Jamie Smith
Council Contact Information: Mayor Mike MacEachern R) 705-435-0220 Cell: 705-435-8638 [email protected] Deputy Mayor Milne R) 705-435-6857 Cell: 705-333-1037 [email protected] Ward 1 Councillor Bob Marrs R) 705-435-9608 Cell: 705-333-1047 [email protected] Ward 2 Councillor Jamie Smith R) 705-435-4876 Cell: 705-890-0146 [email protected] Ward 3 Councillor J.J. Paul Whiteside R) 705-435-4828 Cell: 705-333-7447 [email protected] Ward 4 Councillor Fran Sainsbury R) 705-250-0197 [email protected] Ward 5 Councillor Donna Jebb R) 705-458-9072 Cell: 905-801-0034 [email protected] Ward 6 Councillor Richard Norcross R) 905-729-0684 Cell: 905-801-5564 [email protected] Ward 7 Councillor Bruce Haire R) 905-939-0643 Cell 705-333-5942 [email protected] Ward 8 Councillor Jim Stone R) 905-936-4906 Cell: 905-801-0137 [email protected]
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New Tecumseth Ward Map
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quick facts
Area 274.18 km²
Population 30,000 as of January 2011 Urban Communities Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham Businesses Honda of Canada Mfg., Baxter Canada, F&P Manufacturing Inc., Oetiker Limited
Taxes, Services & Utilities x� Property tax rates (2011) x� Development charges (2011)
Electric Power Information PowerStream www.powerstream.ca
Natural Gas Information Enbridge www.enbridge.com
Major Employment Sectors Manufacturing, Service/Retail, Agriculture
Industrial 3.179824% Commercial 2.347163% Including water and wastewater Industrial 130.72/sq.m Commercial 219.38/sq.m Excludes water and wastewater Industrial 42.76/sq.m
Nestled in the Nottawasaga River valley, in the southern part of the County of Simcoe, the Town of New Tecumseth is made up of three bustling communities amidst picturesque farm land, winding rivers and rolling hills. The rural landscape puts you at ease as do the people who live here, friendly and eager to share the wonderful quality of life in a small, progressive town.
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quick facts
x� New Tecumseth is comprised of 3 urban communities: Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham.
x� New Tecumseth is located just north of the Greater Toronto Area
(population in excess of 5 million people) and 30 km (18 mi) southwest of the City of Barrie.
x� Pearson International Airport (Canada’s largest airport) is only an 80km (50
mi) drive from New Tecumseth. Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is less than 60km (37 mi) north of New Tecumseth
x� New Tecumseth is located within a one-day trucking distance of more than
120 million North American consumers. Over 6.2 million people live within a 170km (105 mi) radius of the Town, representing 40% of Canada’s total buying power.
x� New Tecumseth offers a sound network infrastructure providing high-speed
fibre optics throughout the urban centres with a broadband width of 100MB. x� The Canadian Pacific Railway runs directly through the Town of New
Tecumseth, with a switching yard located in the Town just south of the community of Alliston.
x� Stevenson Memorial Hospital, located in Alliston, is a 32-bed facility offering
a wide scope of medical and surgical services to a broad catchment area.
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urban communities Alliston . x� Alliston is the largest of the three urban communities within New Tecumseth. The
primary downtown area is located along Highway 89, known as Victoria Street. x� Alliston is located in the northwest corner of the municipality and is just 20km (12
mi) west of Highway 400 along Highway 89. x� Honda of Canada Mfg., Simcoe County’s largest employer, is located in Alliston.
Honda established Plant 1 in 1986 and Plant 2 in 1998. Honda employs 3,800 associates and in 2008 opened an engine plant; which represents an additional $54M investment in the Town.
x� The New Tecumseth Multi-Use Recreation Facility, located on the Industrial Park-
way, includes two NHL sized ice surfaces, an indoor soccer field, restaurant, pro-shop and expansion capabilities.
x� The Nottawasaga Resort is located just east of Alliston. This world-class facility
offers 45 magnificent holes of golf , a 70,000 sq ft indoor recreation centre and 2 NHL size ice surfaces.
x� The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts & Culture is home the region’s perform-
ing arts centre. It is home to the South Simcoe Arts Council, as well as offering live theatre, international film, art galleries and workshop studios for all ages.
x� Lands adjacent to Alliston are known for their potato production. The Alliston
Potato Festival is held the weekend after Civic Day and is a long established tourism event welcoming visitors from across Ontario and beyond.
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urban communities Beeton x� Beeton is located in the centre of New Tecumseth and is 12 km (7mi) from
Highway 400. x� Beeton’s downtown core is comprised of many historic buildings lending small
town charm and character to the business area. x� Main Street in Beeton is a popular spot for film makers because of its turn of the
century appearance. x� The business communities of Beeton and Tottenham have joined forces to
establish a business improvement area to ensure healthy, vibrant downtown cores.
x� The Beeton Fall Fair celebrated its 150th year in 2006 and marked the fair as one
of the oldest fall fairs in Canada. The Fair, a rural showcase, includes a midway, arts and crafts, photography, business displays, hay and grain competitions, live-stock competitions, horse shows, a mini tractor pull, quilt competitions, a car show and euchre.
x� The Club at Bond Head, a nationally ranked course is located just east of Beeton.
Bond Head offers 36 holes of golf, restaurant and meeting facilities. x� The Beeton (Beetown) Honey & Garden Festival is held annually during the
month of May celebrating honey, horticulture, collectibles, crafts, community and family fun.
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urban communities Tottenham x� Tottenham is located 20km (12 mi) west of Highway 400, and just seconds north
of Highway 9. x� F&P Manufacturing Inc. is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Parts Manufacturer in Tot-
tenham. An automotive metal stamping, welding, hydroforming, and assembly business, producing over 58 million component parts annually .
x� Tottenham is home to the South Simcoe Heritage Railway’s historic train, a popu-
lar tourist attraction that brings people from around the world to the Town. The restored 1920’s coaches travel over the rails of a century-old branch line that once connected Hamilton with Barrie and Collingwood.
x� The Tottenham Conservation Area boasts 41 acres of prime parkland and over-
looks a magnificent pond. The park offers camping facilities, fishing, nature trails and a pavilion that can be reserved for private occasions such as business retreats, family reunions and picnics.
x� Woodington Lake Golf Club, a nationally ranked course is located 1.6 km (1 mi)
west of Tottenham. Woodington Lake currently offers 36 holes of golf. x� The community of Tottenham hosts an Annual Bluegrass Festival in June. Now in
its 28th year, this event celebrates with professional bands coming from across Canada and the United States.
x� The expanded Tottenham Community Centre includes a fitness centre with walk-
ing track, aerobics studio, two meeting rooms and a guest services area.
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demographics
Population Growth & Projections From a population of 20,300 in 1991 to 30,000 at the end of 2010, New Tecumseth grew by 9,700 people at an average annual rate of 2.2%. The current population com-bined with registered and draft approved subdivision developments would see the Town’s population grow to approximately 47, 500. Additional population is expected to conform to provincial planning policies.
Family Characteristics
Population by Age
Household Size
Couples with children 3,545 35.5%
Couples without children 3,270 32.5%
One person households 1,905 19%
Other households 1,325 13%
Total private households 10,045 100%
Married-couple families 6,045 74%
Common-law families 1,075 13.5%
Single-parent families 1,015 12.5%
Average family size 3.0 -
Total number of families 8,135 100%
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006
Age Range Actual Number As percentage of Population
0-4 years 1540 5.56 5-9 years 1805 6.52 10-14 years 2055 7.42 15-19 years 1995 7.2 20-24 years 1545 5.58 25-29 years 1240 4.48 30-34 years 1660 6 35-39 years 2020 7.29 40-44 years 2600 9.39 45-49 years 2260 8.16 50-54 years 1790 6.46 55-59 years 1660 6 60-64 years 1430 5.16 65-69 years 1100 3.97 70-74 years 1005 3.63 75-79 years 885 3.19
80-84 years 640 2.31 85+ years 470 1.7
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Education Achievement
education
Major Field of Study
Field of Study Population Percentage
Education 775 7.83
Visual, Performing Arts & Communications 380 3.84
Humanities 440 4.44
Social & Behavioural Sciences & Law 1,030 10.40
Business, Management & Public Administration
1,950 19.70
Physical & Life Sciences 175 1.77
Mathematics, Computer & Information Ser-vices
290 2.93
Architecture, Engineering & Related Fields 2,535 25.60
Agriculture, Natural Resources & Conserva-tion
290 2.93
Health, Parks, Recreation & Fitness 1,355 13.69
Personal, Protective & Transportation Ser-vices
680 6.87
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workforce
Labour Force
Total Population 15 years & older 21,935
In Labour Force 15,285
Employed 14,570
Participation Rate 69.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%j
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Management 1,750
Business, Finance & Administration 2,480
Natural & Applied Sciences 600
Health Occupations 620
Social Science, Education, Government & Religion 1,035
Arts, Culture, Recreation & Sport 230
Sales & Service 3,505
Trades & Transport 2,930
Primary 415
Processing, Manufacturing & Utilities 1,510
Total Experienced Labour Force 15 years & older 15,075
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006
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development trends
Draft Plan Approved and Registered Residential Units
Type of Permits 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Residential 367 176 181 82 81
Commercial 4 2 3 4 5
Industrial 1 5 2 0 0
Agricultural 21 19 15 14 12
Institutional 0 0 2 1 0
New Structures by Year and Type
Proposed Residential Units
Community # of Units Alliston 2,194
Tottenham 1749
Non-Urban 2,795
Beeton 268
Community # of Units Alliston 0
Beeton 148
Tottenham 0
Source: Building Department Summary of Permits Issued
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business costs
Tax Rates (2011) x� Commercial 2.347163% x� Industrial 3.179824% x� Residential 1.043366% Development Charges (incl. School Board & County of Simcoe) (2011)
With Water Without Water & Wastewater & Wastewater x� Residential - Singles $34,906 $17,716 x� Residential - Multiples $31,030 $15,619 x� Non-residential (per sq. m) $219.38 $72.79 x� Industrial (per sq. m) $130.72 $42.76 Water & Sewer Rates (Effective Apr 1, 2011) Water Treatment - Operate under a rated capacity of 14,000 cubic m/day Natural Gas - Enbridge Home Services Central Region www.cg.enbridge.com Electricity - PowerStream www.powerstream.ca
Consumption Water Sewer
Users under 30,000 cubic meters 1.58/m3 1.58/m3
Industrial block Users over 30,000 cubic meters
1.16/m3 1.58/m3
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Warren Gibson Transport (415 employees) A South Simcoe success story, Warren Gibson Ltd. has “grown from 10 trucks to a fleet of over 350 trucks in the past 22 years.” Brian Gibson, President, Warren Gibson Transport, Alliston, On
top employer testimonials
Honda of Canada MFG. (3,800 employees) “A proud part of the South Simcoe business community.” Sheila Goodfellow, Associate Services, Honda of Canada Mfg. Alliston, On
F&P Mfg. Inc. (600 employees) “South Simcoe combines a supportive business environment with small-town attention to detail. F&P Mfg. celebrates 25 years of success in South Simcoe.” Paul Gill, Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs F&P Mfg. Inc., Tottenham, On
Baxter Canada (430 employees) A member of the Alliston community since 1957,Baxter is pleased and proud to be a member of the South Simcoe community, contributing to the region’s economy and with our employees’ help, working hard to make a meaningful difference in patient’s lives.” Barbara Leavitt, President, Baxter Canada, Alliston, On
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planning for the future Alliston The Town recognized the need to accommodate future employment and commercial uses through the Official Plan Amendment 29, which received approval in June 2007. Development in this area is intended to compliment existing high quality employment uses and provide an appropriate transition to surrounding residential neighbourhoods. Below are the employment and commercial lands recently re-designated in Alliston.
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planning for the future Alliston Additional employment lands are available on the southern edge of Alliston along Industrial Parkway and along Church Street South.
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planning for the future
Beeton The Beeton Secondary Plan provides for the long-term growth of the community, with significant residential development opportunity. As a result, the total population of Beeton is expected to reach 6,800 people by 2031. Employment and commercial lands are located towards the centre of the community in close proximity to the vibrant downtown core.
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planning for the future Tottenham Tottenham’s Secondary Plan was approved in 1996, introducing three residential developments expected to bring approximately 4,000 new residents to the community. Located in the south and southeast corner of Tottenham, the residential developments will provide a mix of dwelling unit types and are planned to accommodate a variety of household income levels. Employment lands are located next to the downtown core on Industrial Road and on the 4th Line, as well as towards the north side of Tottenham, along Nolan Road and the 5th Line.
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community maps
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sights of New Tecumseth
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For more information email [email protected] We look forward to seeing you in New Tecumseth!
Information contained in this document was sourced from the 2001 and 2006 Census by Statistics Canada, Service Canada and the Town of New Tecumseth Municipal Office. The photographs contained in this document are not to be reproduced without written permission. © July 2011
