Wellington North EDC gets mapping grant

The economic development department in Wellington North has received a $46,000 grant to move ahead with its cultural mapping project.

Wellington North council approved signing of a funding agreement with the Ontario government under the Creative Communities Prosperity Fund.

“The cultural mapping process and profile of Wellington North’s cultural resources will be undertaken as the first step in developing the plan,” said April Marshall, the township’s tourism, marketing and promotion manager.

“Broad community engagement will occur through cultural forums which will assist in building a shared vision for the township,” Marshall added.

The mapping process will include a single source to find information on festivals, historical sites, historical resources, community groups, churches and organizations.

She added the local project will augment a similar plan being established by the Wellington County economic development committee.