News

Mayor Ron Vandewal recently met with Alto representatives as well as County Warden Bill Saunders and County representatives. 

Parks Canada advises the public that the Lower Brewers Swing Bridge (Washburn Road - County Road 12) will be swung open for maintenance work on Friday, September 4, from approximately 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc., and the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre intend to control invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis ssp. australis) in South Frontenac Township.

It's back to school! Show us your back to school photos with our 'Remember the Summer - Back to School' sign and you could win a South Frontenac baseball hat and winter toque. 

As we move into September, we will adjust the hours of operation for the bathrooms located at The Point in Sydenham and Gilmour Point Beach in Battersea. This change will take effect on Labour Day (September 7, 2026) until the end of September.

South Frontenac staff have identified a potential algae bloom at Gilmour Point Beach on Dog Lake in Battersea. While waiting for confirmation from the Kingston District Office of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Township has closed the beach, located at 1763 Wellington St. Battersea, to the public.

The Verona Housing Project, our multi-unit townhouse and apartments to be built in Verona, will use a lesser known, unique and environmentally friendly water and wastewater option called ‘communal services’.

South Frontenac Township's Canada Day fireworks have been rescheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at The Point Park in Sydenham. 

Rebecca Roy, a dedicated 6-year employee of the Township, has been appointed as South Frontenac Township’s new Director of Development Services. Her new official title will be Director of Development Services/Chief Building Official.

The Township of South Frontenac is exploring the creation of a Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) to develop, hold, and manage property, which includes municipal housing assets such as the Verona Housing Project. We are seeking public consultation on this matter from June 25, 2026 until end of day July 28, 2026.