Town Projects

Project Overview

The Youth Arena Feasibility Study, phase 1 has been completed. Nustadia Recreation provided a number of options for consideration to Council, and Council supported, in principle, exploring Option 1B.  Staff have been provided direction to explore potential partnerships and funding opportunities for this regional recreation facility. 

Supporting Documents

Smiths Falls Youth Arena Feasibility Study - Draft Final

Public Engagement

• A community open house took place at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre on January 29, 2025.
• A feasibility study survey was available in February 2025.

Estimated Completion

Project Contact

Stephanie Clark
Director of Community Service
Phone: 613-283-4124  Ext. 6101
Email: sclark@smithsfalls.ca 

Project Overview

The Town of Smiths Falls is undertaking a comprehensive redesign of Lower Reach Park to enhance its recreational offerings and better serve the community. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize parks and recreation facilities across the town.

Supporting Documents

Public Engagement

• A public engagement session was held at the Smiths Falls Community Centre on November 4, 2024. 
• A public engagement session was held at the Smiths Falls Community Centre on February 19, 2025.
• A public survey was available in February 2025.

Estimated Completion

Fotenn Consultants provided us with a conceptual master plan for Lower Reach Park. Over the next ten years, subject to annual budget approval, staff will work to revitalize our community’s premiere park and play space. The first step is to build a new parking lot, allowing revitalization along the shoreline; construction will commence in 2026.

Project Contact

Stephanie Clark
Director of Community Service
Phone: 613-283-4124  Ext. 6101
Email: sclark@smithsfalls.ca 

Project Overview

A Heritage Conservation District Study is a planning process used in Ontario to identify and evaluate areas with cultural heritage value or interest. The study looks at a neighbourhood’s historic buildings, streetscapes, and overall character to determine whether it should be designated as a Heritage Conservation District under the Ontario Heritage Act. The goal is to understand what makes the area special and how those features can be conserved over time. The Town is undertaking this study to help guide future growth and change, protect valued heritage assets, and ensure that development respects the community’s historic character while allowing it to evolve.

Supporting Documents

Draft Downtown Smiths Falls Heritage Conservation District Plan

Map of Downtown Smiths Falls Heritage Conservation District (Blue Line in the Map)

Draft Report Smiths Falls Downtown Area Heritage Conservation District Study

Public Engagement

• An open house was held at the Town Hall Welcome Centre on November 7, 2024.
• An open house was held at the Town Hall Welcome Centre on March 6, 2025.
• A survey was available to the public in September 2025.
• An open house was held in the Council Chambers on September 18, 2025.
• A public meeting was held in the Council Chambers on December 15, 2025.

Estimated Completion Date

Project Contact

Karl Grenke
Manager of Development Services
613-283-4124 ext. 1116
kgrenke@smithsfalls.ca

Project Overview

The Town of Smiths Falls is currently engaged in creating a New Official Plan while simultaneously creating a new Transportation Master Plan (TMP). Dillon Consulting has been retained to work with the Town and Stakeholders to define how the Town will grow and develop in the next 25 years and determine the best investments the Town can make in transportation infrastructure with a continued focus on sustainable transportation options.

Supporting Documents

The Draft of the New Official Plan is now available for review at this link: Draft New Official Plan.  

The accompanying map is available at this link:  Schedule A -  Land Use

Public Engagement

• An Open House at Town Hall took place on September 10, 2025.
• A World Cafe Open House at the Youth Arena Hall took place on October 10, 2025.

Estimated Completion Date

Spring 2026

Project Contact

Karl Grenke, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
Phone: 613-283-4124 Ext. 1116
Email: kgrenke@smithsfalls.ca

Project Overview

Supporting Documents

Public Engagement

Estimated Completion

Project Contact

Paul McMunn
Director of Public Works
Phone: 613-283-4124 Ext. 
Email: pmcmunn@smithsfalls.ca