The Township of Chapleau's looking into a potential energy project.
Mayor Ryan Bignucolo explains Chapleau Town Council's approved a $13,400 contribution toward the feasibility study for the "Chapleau District Heating Project".
The "partner" referenced is Commercial Bioenergy Inc., with whom the Township's signed a memorandum of understanding - the resolution passed Monday also noted CBE will be applying for funding through the Green Municipal Fund.
Mayor Bignucolo notes Council on Monday also approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit the conversion of four residential units at 49 Monk Street into five units with reduced parking requirements, and a more than $63,000 purchase order for a new Breathing Air Compressor.