Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Town of Saugeen Shores, ON authorized a new water services agreement on April 27 with Saugeen First Nation which will ensure continued provision of municipal water to the Nation.
The agreement continues a long-standing relationship between the two communities and replaces a Memorandum of Agreement from 2006, which is set to expire on May 30, a Town of Saugeen Shores release said.
The new agreement reflects updated standards, modern processes and a focus on long-term planning and cooperation, the release added.
“We are pleased to renew this important agreement with our friends, the Saugeen First Nation. It builds on our strong relationship and reflects our shared commitment to respectful cooperation for the benefit of both Saugeen Shores and Saugeen First Nation,” Town of Saugeen Shores mayor Luke Charbonneau said.
The new 20-year agreement includes aligns rates and billing practices with the Town’s current systems and includes regular five-year reviews as well as establishing a maximum daily flow, a framework for addressing exceedances, and outlines mutual reporting, insurance, and standard indemnification provisions with the intention of ensuring clarity and accountability for both parties, the release said.
“This agreement supports dependable water service for our community while reflecting today’s standards and expectations. It also demonstrates the strength of our ongoing partnership with the Town of Saugeen Shores and the value of working collaboratively toward shared goals,’ Saugeen First Nation Chief Conrad Ritchie said.
The new agreement will take effect upon expiration of the 2006 Memorandum of Agreement.
