Tillsonburg Update - March 2 2023

Bid Opportunities

Request for Tender - RFT 2023-005

Tillsonburg Hydro Inc Lisgar Heights Conversion Phase II

Request for Tender - RFT 2023-001

Addition and Renovations at Tillsonburg Community Centre

Request for Proposal - RFP 2023-006

Engineering Consulting Design Services for the Rehabilitation of Rokeby Road

Request for Proposal - RFP 2023-001

Community Risk Assessment and Master Fire Plan

Visit tillsonburg.bidsandtenders.ca for full details.

Employment Opportunities

The Town of Tillsonburg is currently hiring for the following positions:

Lifeguard/Instructor
Records and Legislative Coordinator
Summer Student - Youth Leader in Training
Billing Coordinator
Fire Communicator/Dispatcher (PT)

Visit careers.tillsonburg.ca for full details.

Youth Advisory Council

The Town of Tillsonburg is currently seeking youth 15 to 19 years of age to apply to the Tillsonburg Youth Advisory Council.

Two members of the community aged 20 or older are also needed to serve on the committee.

The committee’s mandate is to advise and make recommendations to Tillsonburg Town Council on all matters with respect to youth recreational and social issues in the Town of Tillsonburg. Applications will close March 17, 2023.

Learn more and apply online at www.tillsonburg.ca/apply

Aquatics Update

The indoor pool will now remain open until March 25. Most programs will continue until this date, with the exception of group swim lessons. A limited number of private lessons will be available.

To learn more about the renovations, visit www.tillsonburg.ca/upgrade

New Exhibit: What’s Your Sign?

“What’s Your Sign?” tells the stories of local people, businesses, and schools with signs from the permanent collection.

Exhibit runs February 12 to May 7.

For more hours and details, visit www.tillsonburg.ca/annandale

Women’s Day Chocolate Luncheon

Indulge in all things chocolate and celebrate International Women’s Day with a catered lunch and program at Annandale NHS.

When: March 8, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Where: Annandale NHS, 30 Tillson Ave

Cost: $35.00 +taxes

Pre-registration is required.

Council News and Updates

Communities Building Youth Futures Oxford County

Town Council heard a presentation from Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) Oxford County regarding the need for a neutral youth social space in Tillsonburg. CBYF is a youth-led, community driven initiative with a mission of improving high school graduation rates and other outcomes for youth in Oxford County.

Community Strategic Plan

Council received a progress update on the goals and performance indicators identified in the Community Strategic Plan.

Lake Lisgar Waterpark Hours

Community swim hours at the Watepark will be adjusted for the 2023 summer season to accommodate more swimming lessons.

Tillsonburg Regional Airport

Council approved Mr. Don Huras of Northlands Adventure Properties Inc. as the interim airport management firm. Staff will report back to Council in the third quarter of 2023 to asses the Interim Airport Management arrangement.

Other highlights

Council received a report summarizing 2022 programming and operations at Annandale National Historic Site
Several projects that received funding through the Municipal Modernization Program (Intake 3) will be extended
Council appointed Anthony (Tony) Hymers, Larry Scanlan and Mark Gosnell to the Traffic Advisory Committee
Council supported a zone change application for 68 Concession Street West
Council supported severing a portion of 126 Lisgar Ave to create a new residential infill lot

Learn more at www.tillsonburg.ca/council

Tillsonburg Update - March 2