New Tecumseth Community Profile - April 2011

Town of
New Tecumseth
Community Profile
705.435.6219
www.town.newtecumseth.on.ca
table of contents
Overview
Letter from the Mayor
Town Council
Quick facts
Urban Communities
Demographics
Education
Workforce
Development Trends
Business Costs
Top Employer Testimonials
Planning for the Future
Community Maps
Sights of New Tecumseth
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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 mayor@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Terri Caron
Chief Administrative Officer
tcaron@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Eric Chandler
Manager of Planning
echandler@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
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overview
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 located 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 insulin 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.
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letter from the mayor
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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town council
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:
New Tecumseth Ward Map
Mayor Mike MacEachern
R) 705-435-0220
Cell: 705-435-8638
mayor@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Deputy Mayor Milne
R) 705-435-6857
Cell: 705-333-1037
deputymayor@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Ward 1 Councillor Bob Marrs
R) 705-435-9608
Cell: 705-333-1047
ward1@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Ward 2 Councillor Jamie Smith
R) 705-435-4876
Cell: 705-890-0146
ward2@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Ward 3 Councillor J.J. Paul Whiteside
R) 705-435-4828
Cell: 705-333-7447
ward3@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Ward 4 Councillor Fran Sainsbury
R) 705-250-0197
ward4@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Ward 5 Councillor Donna Jebb
R) 705-458-9072
Cell: 905-801-0034
ward5@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Ward 6 Councillor Richard Norcross
R) 905-729-0684
Cell: 905-801-5564
ward6@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Ward 7 Councillor Bruce Haire
R) 905-939-0643
Cell 705-333-5942
ward7@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Ward 8 Councillor Jim Stone
R) 905-936-4906
Cell: 905-801-0137
ward8@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
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quick facts
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.
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
Property tax rates (2011)
Development charges (2011)
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
Electric Power Information
PowerStream www.powerstream.ca
Natural Gas Information
Enbridge www.enbridge.com
Major Employment Sectors
Manufacturing, Service/Retail, Agriculture
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quick facts
New Tecumseth is comprised of 3 urban communities: Alliston, Beeton and
Tottenham.
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.
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
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.
New Tecumseth offers a sound network infrastructure providing high-speed
fibre optics throughout the urban centres with a broadband width of 100MB.
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.
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
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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.
Alliston is located in the northwest corner of the municipality and is just 20km (12
mi) west of Highway 400 along Highway 89.
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.
The New Tecumseth Multi-Use Recreation Facility, located on the Industrial Parkway, includes two NHL sized ice surfaces, an indoor soccer field, restaurant, proshop and expansion capabilities.
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.
The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts & Culture is home the region’s performing 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.
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
Beeton is located in the centre of New Tecumseth and is 12 km (7mi) from
Highway 400.
Beeton’s downtown core is comprised of many historic buildings lending small
town charm and character to the business area.
Main Street in Beeton is a popular spot for film makers because of its turn of the
century appearance.
The business communities of Beeton and Tottenham have joined forces to
establish a business improvement area to ensure healthy, vibrant downtown
cores.
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, livestock competitions, horse shows, a mini tractor pull, quilt competitions, a car show
and euchre.
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.
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
Tottenham is located 20km (12 mi) west of Highway 400, and just seconds north
of Highway 9.
F&P Manufacturing Inc. is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Parts Manufacturer in Tottenham. An automotive metal stamping, welding, hydroforming, and assembly
business, producing over 58 million component parts annually .
Tottenham is home to the South Simcoe Heritage Railway’s historic train, a popular 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.
The Tottenham Conservation Area boasts 41 acres of prime parkland and overlooks 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.
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.
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.
The expanded Tottenham Community Centre includes a fitness centre with walking 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 combined 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.
Population by Age
Actual Number
Age Range
0-4 years
5-9 years
10-14 years
15-19 years
20-24 years
25-29 years
30-34 years
35-39 years
40-44 years
45-49 years
50-54 years
55-59 years
60-64 years
65-69 years
70-74 years
75-79 years
80-84 years
85+ years
Family Characteristics
As percentage of Population
1540
1805
2055
1995
1545
1240
1660
2020
2600
2260
1790
1660
1430
1100
1005
885
640
5.56
6.52
7.42
7.2
5.58
4.48
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7.29
9.39
8.16
6.46
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5.16
3.97
3.63
3.19
470
1.7
2.31
Household Size
Total number of families
8,135
100%
Total private households
10,045
100%
Married-couple families
6,045
74%
Couples with children
3,545
35.5%
Common-law families
1,075
13.5%
Couples without children
3,270
32.5%
Single-parent families
1,015
12.5%
One person households
1,905
19%
3.0
-
Other households
1,325
13%
Average family size
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006
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education
Education Achievement
7000
Population
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
No certificate,
degree or
diploma
High
School
Certificate or
Equivalent
Trades
Certificate or
Diploma
College
Diploma
University
Degree
Level Achieved
Major 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 Services
290
2.93
Architecture, Engineering & Related Fields
2,535
25.60
290
2.93
1,355
13.69
680
6.87
Field of Study
Agriculture, Natural Resources & Conservation
Health, Parks, Recreation & Fitness
Personal, Protective & Transportation Services
TOTAL
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006
9,900
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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
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006
4000
3000
2000
Other
Business
Services
Educational
Services
Health Care/Social
Services
Industry
Finance &
Real Estate
Retail Trade
Wholesale
Trade
Manufacturing
0
Construction
1000
Agriculture
# of Persons
Type of Industry
Occupation by Residents
Management
1,750
Business, Finance & Administration
2,480
Natural & Applied Sciences
600
Health Occupations
620
Social Science, Education, Government & Religion
Arts, Culture, Recreation & Sport
1,035
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
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development trends
New Structures by Year and Type
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
Source: Building Department Summary of Permits Issued
Draft Plan Approved and
Registered Residential Units
Community
Proposed Residential Units
# of Units
Community
# of Units
Alliston
2,194
Alliston
0
Beeton
268
Beeton
148
Tottenham
1749
Tottenham
Non-Urban
2,795
0
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business costs
Tax Rates (2011)
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
2.347163%
3.179824%
1.043366%
Development Charges (incl. School Board & County of Simcoe) (2011)
Residential - Singles
Residential - Multiples
Non-residential (per sq. m)
Industrial (per sq. m)
With Water
& Wastewater
$34,906
$31,030
$219.38
$130.72
Without Water
& Wastewater
$17,716
$15,619
$72.79
$42.76
Water & Sewer Rates (Effective Apr 1, 2011)
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
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
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top employer testimonials
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
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
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
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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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community maps
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community maps
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sights of New Tecumseth
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For more information email info@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
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
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