News and Notices

As part of the planning process for the proposed expansion of the Town of Saugeen Shores’ existing landfill site, a Terms of Reference (ToR) was submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for review as required under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA). If approved, the ToR will serve as a framework for the preparation and review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed undertaking.

The Town of Saugeen Shores is updating its website, and we want to hear from you! We're collecting feedback from residents to help us create a site that’s easy to navigate and provides the information you need. 

As part of the Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) Connecting Link Program, funding has been allocated for various rehabilitation works along Goderich Street (South-end of Port Elgin Concession 6 to Concession 10 (North-end of Port Elgin). The project will involve the resurfacing of the asphalt on Goderich Street, as well as the restoration of the historic brick intersections in the downtown Port Elgin. Additionally, there will be minor underground infrastructure upgrades.

Saugeen Shores is completing a study to enable the Town to determine and plan for proposed levels of service.  Levels of Service refers to how the Town maintains, repairs, and replaces its core and non-core assets. The current levels of service for these assets were determined in the 2024 Asset Management Plan. The next step is to determine if these levels of service meet the expectations and needs of the community.

Since January 2025, the Town of Saugeen Shores has received several harassment complaints filed by Town staff involving non-employees. The Town takes these matters very seriously.  

It is with deep sadness that the Town of Saugeen Shores acknowledges the passing of former Southampton Mayor Lloyd Hale.