City of Estevan tackles future development in strategic plan for 2026-28 – DiscoverEstevan.com
The City of Estevan has published its Strategic Action Plan for 2026-28, covering its goals and aspirations for the current term of the council.
Estevan’s report features six key categories to tackle, alongside some plans set to go into place over the next two years.
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Infrastructure Renewal & Core Services
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Develop a 3-year Capital Budget Plan
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Develop a 10-year Infrastructure Renewal Plan
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Resurface 5 kilometres of roads over the next 3 years
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Communications & Engagement
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Launch “Engage” community connections portal and have greater than 100 unique users by 2028
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Launch City podcast series, minimum of 4 episodes per year
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Conduct 4 Coffee with Councils annually
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Economic Diversification & Development
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Work with the economic development board to provide a new set of economic incentives to present to the council
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Develop a 5-year Community Growth Plan, published by June of 2027
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Support childcare and housing incentive programs by having 2 new childcare facilities by 2028
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Organization Capacity & Workforce
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Complete a full organization review for 2026 year
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Complete staff satisfaction surveys and increase positive response by 10% year over year, and implementa monthly newsletter
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Look at launching annual recognition initiatives, safety recognition awards and flexible work policy review
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Quality Of Life & Community Well-Being
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Increase participation in municipal recreation programs by 15% by December 2026 by adding two new low-cost programs and improving marketing through social media and community newsletters
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By December 2027, increase attendance at community events by 20%, supported by hosting at least three new annual events focused on families, seniors, and cultural diversity.
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By December 2028, renovate or add amenities to three neighbourhood parks, achieving a 10% increase in resident satisfaction with parks in the next municipal satisfaction survey.
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Measuring Success
The city also detailed their action plan, including:
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Fiscal Responsibility – ensure funds available for capital remain at $2.5 million per year
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Ensure increased costs are offset by increases in revenue, include a minimum 2% per year tax increase and 2% per year water rate increase and keep operation cost increases less than 5% per year in total
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Ensure debt amount continues to decrease in some capacity, with a target of less than $10 million in debt by end of 2028 (unless grant funding requires borrowing as city contribution)
The full report can be found on the City of Estevan’s website.
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