Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth Reaches Milestone

The Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) is pleased to announce the five partner municipalities, the Rural Municipality of Corman Park; the Cities of Saskatoon, Warman, and Martensville; and the Town of Osler, have endorsed “in principle” the Regional Plan (Plan), the Regional Servicing Strategy, and the Regional Governance and Implementation Strategy.

“Endorsement by the partners is a significant milestone in our efforts to plan for long-term growth across our region,” says Alex Fallon, Independent Chair of the P4G Regional Oversight Committee and President and CEO of Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority.

The Plan recommends a series of guiding principles and policies around land use, transportation, servicing, and implementation, as well as a new governance and administrative structure for the region.

“The goal of the Plan is to ensure each of the five partnering municipalities can benefit from growth opportunities, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs by working together,” says Fallon.

To implement the Plan, the partner municipalities are now creating a new P4G Planning District.  The Plan will become a “District Official Community Plan” as required by provincial law.  A District Zoning Bylaw is also being developed.  Before the partner Councils consider final approval of these bylaws, a joint public hearing will be held.  Notice will be published prior to the hearing, which is expected to be held in 2018.

The partner municipalities are also developing a short-term implementation plan to guide related regional projects over the next year.

To view the Plan, the Regional Servicing Strategy, and the Regional Governance and Implementation Strategy, please visit the P4G website at partnershipforgrowth.ca.