Midhurst Ratepayers’ Association, supported by ACO, defended its community northwest of Barrie (population 3,500) against a plan to build 10,000 houses (potential population, 30,000) on prime agricultural land. If it is built, the development’s treated sewage would drain into the nearby RAMSAR designated Minesing Wetland.

Project dependent on environmental assessment, regarding water taking and potential for pollution. Cost to Save Midhurst Village of engaging in this battle? Considerable.