Strategic and Other Plans

Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan establishes Council's vision, goals, and priorities and helps guide municipal decision-making and resource allocation over the coming years. Our Strategic Plan is the bridge between our Township and our future and is reviewed and updated annually through strategic planning meetings and processes. Input from the Public is welcomed and encouraged.

View the Township of North Kawartha 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Snap Shot.

Strategic Economic Development Plan

This Strategic Economic Development Plan represents the first formal economic development plan for the Township of North Kawartha. Extensive consultations were conducted with a range of community stakeholders in order to understand the issues and concerns of ratepayers and businesses. Consultation tactics included 1:1 depth-interviews, Zoom & Phone calls, written submissions, as well as a formal public meeting. A special thanks to all those community members who’ve participated in the development of this plan. This plan prioritizes 5 key areas of focus for the Municipality: Development, Infrastructure, Labour, Tourism, and Economic Diversification. These five strategic areas of focus address the immediate, and long term economic needs of the Township. Together with our partners, community groups, and the private sector, we will embark on building an inclusive, sustainable economy for the Township.

View the Township of North Kawartha 2023-2026 Strategic Economic Development Plan and the 2023-2026 Strategic Economic Development Plan Snap Shot

Asset Management Plan

The Asset Management Plan helps the Township manage infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and equipment by identifying long-term maintenance, replacement, and funding needs. The plan is a living document which requires review and amendments on an ongoing basis.

View the Township of North Kawartha Asset Management Plan

View the Strategic Asset Management Policy

Peterborough County Joint Community Safety and Well-being Plan

This plan identifies local safety and well-being priorities and supports collaborative actions between the Township, community organizations, and service providers to improve quality of life for residents.

View the Community Safety and Well-being Plan

Community Improvement Plan; October 2018 - Final

View the October 2018 Community Improvement Plan

By-Law 2018-0109 to adopt a Community Improvement Plan

April 1, 2025 - Staff Report on Proposed Amendments to CIP and CIPA Boundary Expansion

By-Law 2025-0026 Being a by-law to amend By-Law 2018-0109 to adopt a Community Improvement Plan (CIP), to designate a Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) and to amend S. 4.3 Program Adjustments and Future Revisions in the CIP for the Township of North Kawartha.

Accessibility Plan

This plan outlines how the Township identifies, removes, and prevents barriers to accessibility, ensuring municipal programs, services, and facilities are accessible to all residents.

Ontario Regulation 191/11: Integrated Accessibility Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Section 4. (1) requires the Township to establish, implement, maintain and document a multi-year accessibility plan, which outlines the organization’s strategy to prevent and remove barriers and meet its requirements under the Regulation; post the accessibility plan on their website; provide the plan in an accessible format upon request and review and update the plan at least once every five years.

Ontario Regulation 191/11

2026-2030 Township of North Kawartha Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Multi-Year Accessibility Plans

The Multi-Year Accessibility Plan will outline the Township's strategy to prevent and remove barriers and meet its requirements under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR).The purpose of these plans are to establish goals and objectives for the next five (5) years.
Accessibility Status Reports 2022-2023
2023 Accessibility Compliance Report

View the 2020- 2025 Township of North Kawartha Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

View the 2014-2019 Township of North Kawartha Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Status Report for Accessibility Projects Completed Annually in 2019 and Prior Years

Status Report for Accessibility Projects Completed Annually in 2020 and 2021

Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Report

This report tracks the Township's annual energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, helping monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability

View the 2019 Township of North Kawartha Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Report in English or French.

Energy Management Plan

Municipalities are required to develop and implement 5 year energy conservation and demand management plans. The Energy Management Plan outlines initiatives to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and lower greenhouse gas emissions in municipal operations.

View the Township of North Kawartha Energy Management Plan

Greater Peterborough Area Climate Change Action Plan

Developed in partnership with municipalities and organizations across the region, this plan provides strategies and actions to address climate change, reduce emissions, and build community resilience.

View the Greater Peterborough Area Climate Change Action Plan

This plan is supported by the Sustainable Peterborough Strategic Plan 2021-2031, which outlines long-term regional goals and coordinated actions to address climate change and promote sustainable development.

For actions specific to the Township of North Kawartha, please refer to:
Greater Peterborough Area Climate Change Action Plan, Chapter 7–North Kawartha, Community and Corporate Climate Action Plans