Murray Harbour, Murray River councils to assess impact of incorporating under one municipality

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MURRAY RIVER, P.E.I. — Atlantic Briefs Desk

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Municipal officers in Murray River and Murray Harbour have agreed to evaluate the potential for becoming a member of the 2 communities to create a brand new municipality within the southern Kings space of P.E.I.

A decision handed on the Murray Harbour council assembly on Nov. 18 requires the examine after either side expressed considerations “about their ongoing viability” that might be addressed by a bigger municipality with extra alternatives for infrastructure funding, financial improvement, tourism, land planning and neighborhood programming.

“It’s not simply the problem of assembly fundamental service wants; small municipalities are lacking alternatives,” mentioned Robert Hughes, official trustee for the Rural Municipality of Murray River. The examine would determine the influence of the proposed restructuring of the brand new 3,000-resident city and an evaluation of the misplaced tourism and financial alternatives resulting from a scarcity of a governing physique for unincorporated areas.

Plans are additionally in place to have a look at the adjustments required for provincial taxation to make sure residents shouldn’t have to pay further property taxes and to develop an engagement plan permitting neighborhood members an opportunity to supply enter.

“It is rather difficult for small municipalities to thrive,” mentioned Murray Harbour Mayor Terry White. “The realm’s residents deserve a robust native authorities.”

The examine will start as soon as Murray River passes its decision.