Under a grant from Infrastructure Canada, this project will develop an Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) to identify the long-term needs of active transportation users within South Huron. 

This project will develop a new Community Improvement Plan (CIP), which will allow the municipality to implement certain financial incentive programs, such as loans or grants, to be accessed by property owners and businesses within a designated Community Improvement Plan Area.

The County of Huron, in partnership with the Municipality of Bluewater and Municipality of South Huron, is heading into Phase 2 of the Reconstruction of County Road 83 (Dashwood Road) including the replacement of storm sewers, watermain and water services. Construction of Phase 2 is anticipated to start in April 2025. The project area includes County Road 83 through Dashwood, Centre Street east to the East Urban Limits.

This project will aim to strengthen the agri-food sector in South Huron through the further integration of international agri-food workers in our communities, with a focus on retaining and integrating international workers and community capacity building.

The Municipality of South Huron prepares an annual budget that is approved by Council. The annual budget allocates resources to public services and projects and balances the resources drawn from the community against the demands for services and projects, while keeping municipal taxes and user fees within acceptable limits and ensuring that services are sufficient. The budget covers the entire municipality's operational areas, including building and development services, cemeteries, emergency services, recreation services, transportation, water, wastewater, storm sewer and solid waste.

The Municipality of South Huron passed a municipal-wide Development Charges By-Law which came into effect on March 17, 2020.This background study will provide an update to the 2020 Development Charges Background Study, and be prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Development Charges Act 1997 (s.10), and accordingly, recommends new Development Charges (D.C.s) and policies for the Municipality of South Huron (Municipality).

This project developed an Age-Friendly Community (AFC) Plan with funding from the Government of Ontario. The Age-Friendly Plan was adopted by South Huron Council in 2016. 

As of July 1, 2025, municipalities must have an approved Asset Management Plan for all municipal infrastructure assets that builds upon the requirements set out in 2024. This plan will help the Municipality make the best possible decisions regarding the construction, operation, maintenance, renewal, replacement, expansion and disposal of infrastructure assets while minimizing risk and cost to taxpayers and maximizing service delivery. 

This project provided an in-depth evaluation and engineering assessment of South Huron facilities.

This project developed a Cemetery Master Plan for the Exeter Public Cemetery and provided strategic direction for the cemetery operations for the next 25 years and beyond. South Huron Council adopted the Cemetery Master Plan at the Regular Council meeting on September 20, 2021.

With funding from the Government of Canada through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP), this project developed South Huron's Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. The strategy was adopted by South Huron Council on September 8, 2020. 

The Community Safety and Well Being for Huron Plan was prepared in collaboration with all 9 lower-tier municipalities in Huron County and a multi-sectoral Advisory Committee that included representatives from social and community organizations, school boards, boards of health, the police service and other local service providers working to protect or enhance safety and well-being. 

In June 2021, South Huron formally adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan.

The Municipality retained Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. to compete a development charges background study. 

South Huron Council passed a municipal-wide Development Charges By-Law which came into effect on March 17, 2020. 

This project developed a Fire Master Plan includes a total of 47 recommendations for consideration by the South Huron Fire Department.

South Huron is committed to providing the best recreational opportunities that are accessible, benefit all age groups and abilities, and are affordable for the entire community. Renovation projects at the South Huron Recreation Centre and the Stephen Arena were completed in 2022 and 2023. 

The Municipality of South Huron engaged Hemson Consulting Ltd. to complete a comprehensive review and analysis of municipal user fees.  At the June 17, Regular Meeting, the new Fees and Charges Schedule, By-Law #35-2024 was passed by Council.

This Master Plan Update developed and evaluated the optimal water and wastewater servicing strategies to support the needs of existing users and to support potential population and employment growth within South Huron.

Through a grant from the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI), this project created a Youth Engagement Strategy and identified eight strategic items were recommended to make South Huron more youth friendly. The strategy was adopted by South Huron Council on September 8, 2020. 

Main Street at the north end of Exeter, from Walper Street to the Ausable River bridge underwent a full road reconstruction project. The construction project was constructed in two phases in 2024, with the final layer of surface asphalt being placed in 2025.

Along with Huron County, this project updated the South Huron Official Plan (OP).

The construction project took place on Victoria Street East from Main Street to the east end of Victoria Street and was a full reconstruction project. The project was located in close proximity to the Exeter Elementary School, Relouw Early Childhood Learning Centre and South Huron Recreation Centre. Additional measures were put in place for safe access to these facilities.