FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Middlesex County Adopts 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, May 27, 2025 - Middlesex County has officially adopted the Rooted in Community, Growing Toward Tomorrow – Middlesex County Strategic Plan (2025-2030), a comprehensive roadmap that will guide the County’s priorities, investments, and services over the next five years.
Developed through a collaborative process involving County Council, interested parties, the community, and staff, the plan outlines a bold and clear vision for Middlesex County’s future. With the support of Quarry Consulting, the County engaged in a robust consultation process to gather input and identify shared priorities to ensure the plan reflects the values and needs of the people it serves.
The plan is organized around four Strategic Priorities:
- Economic Development – enhance the overall economic well-being and community prosperity by fostering a sustainable and thriving local economy.
- Collaboration and Partnerships – strengthen collaboration with local municipalities and regional partners to improve economic efficiency, enhance service delivery, and support regional development in alignment with community priorities.
- Sustainable Infrastructure Development – expand and upgrade critical infrastructure to enhance resilience, efficiency, and accessibility while prioritizing sustainability and long-term cost-effectiveness.
- Adaptability and Agility – modernize the County’s administrative capabilities to strengthen decision-making, improve service delivery, and achieve better community outcomes.
Accompanying the Strategic Plan is an Implementation Plan, which transforms vision into action. The Implementation Plan details key initiatives associated with the four Strategic Priorities, outlining clear deliverables, timelines, performance indicators, and accountability measures. The County will leverage digital tools, including BI dashboards, to track progress and share outcomes with the public in real time.
QUOTES:
“On behalf of Middlesex County Council, I am proud to introduce our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan – a collective vision and blueprint for the years ahead. This plan reflects the voices and values of our residents and sets a clear direction to strengthen our economy, enhance public services, and support the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and plays in our communities. We are committed to advancing these priorities with care and determination, ensuring our community remains at the heart of every decision.”
– Warden Brian Ropp“The Strategic Plan is built around sustainable growth, regional partnerships, and fostering a community where all residents feel they belong. Whether we are supporting entrepreneurs, investing in modern infrastructure, or evolving how our services are delivered, our goal is to ensure Middlesex County continues to thrive. We are proud of what has been accomplished and ready to bring this plan to life.”
– Durk Vanderwerff, Acting CAO
For more information, please visit the Middlesex County Website.
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Middlesex County is an innovative, well-run organization offering high-value programs and services to the best community in which to live, visit, and do business in Southwestern Ontario. The County serves a vibrant, growing community of 81,700 people and offers a great place to call home, offering exceptional lifestyle, a wide variety of local attractions, and wonderful sense of community.
MEDIA CONTACT:
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