Established 2002
VCA General Meeting
Wednesday, October 21
7 - 9 pm
Reif Winery
Current, Pending & Past Projects
2023 Resident Survey
In March of 2023 the VCA Executive developed a survey asking for input from all Village residents.
The intent was to hear from the community where the VCA could improve the Village and prioritize efforts to meet these requests.
A summary of the survey was presented at the Annual General Meeting in April.
Updates will be made available going forward.
Contact – Ardeth Staz
2025 Resident Survey
May 13, 2025 a focus group led by several members of the VCA Executive shared an evening of discussion and exchange of ideas and suggestions on how to continue to build community in The Village.
The Executive worked further to prioritize and action the many suggestions provided.
Contact – Ardeth Staz
Lighting on the Pathways
Lighting on the pathway from Brock Street to the ravine was never installed when this section of The Village was built.
This was first raised as an issue in 2017. The pathway between Brock and the ravine has no lighting, it is very dark and could be unsafe for bikers and walkers at night, in the early morning, and at dusk. The property is owned by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and in 2022 a letter of agreement was struck with the town so they could begin the process of acquiring lighting. Surveying and a RFP have been completed and the project awarded to Hydro, with funding from the town’s budget. Thus our hope that this is completed in 2026-27.
Contact – Ardeth Staz
Playground
The town has set aside finances to build a playground in The Village. They are suggesting it be located in the coming Business centre area. The Village residents will be invited to provide input about the type of structure they would like to see installed. This project is not anticipated to start for a couple of years.
Contact – Ardeth Staz
Little Libraries
To provide a small service to The Village residents the VCA had two Little Libraries built and located at the community mailboxes. Mailboxes were financed by the VCA and built by volunteers, Jim Filyer and Richard Connelly.
Initially this was approved by Town Council as a pilot project. Both libraries are very active, and when books are low in number the VCA takes responsibility for restocking. A small amount is budgeted each year to support any maintenance requirements. Residents are encouraged to add books to the collections.
Contact – Ardeth Staz
Speeding in The Village
Over the years speeding on Niven Road has been a concern of residents. In April 2019 a report was composed after monitoring by the Town on Niven Road, Garrison Village Drive and Brock Street. Reports indicated that the data showed a borderline issue on Niven and minimal issues on the other two streets. Executive asked Regional Police to monitor occasionally.
The VCA Executive were successful in having a 4-way stop at Garrison Village Drive and Perez/Jordan Streets added.
The Town recently reduced the speed limits to 40 KPH and erected new signs. As the business centre nears completion, the VCA will continue to monitor this issue.
Original Speeding in the Village Report, April 2019 (PDF, 14 pages)
