South Huron Council briefs

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By John Miner

Speed limit cut on Airport Line approaching Highway 83

South Huron Council has approved cutting the speed limit to 60 kilometres per hour on a section of Airport Line south of Highway 83.

The reduced speed zone will be for 600 metres from the intersection with 83. The vote to drop the speed limit follows the decision by Huron County council not to proceed this year with installation of a $3.25 million roundabout at the intersection. The roundabout had been recommended by consultants as the best way to increase safety at the heavily used intersection.

In a report to South Huron council, Don Giberson, infrastructure and development general manager, said the reduced speed limit will not affect many of the factors that lead to dangerous collisions at the intersection, including the angle of impact between northbound vehicles and east/west bound vehicles.

Public asked for opinion on Exeter dog park

The public are being invited to participate in a survey on whether they are in favour or opposed to South Huron establishing a dog park in Exeter.

A 2025 report to council identified 10 possible locations for a dog park in the community. Costs for most sites were estimated at more than $25,000. Several businesses and individuals have pledged to donate about $7,000 to offset the costs. The rest of the money would come from South Huron’s Parkland Reserve, which is made up of money collected from development charges.

Possible sites identified for a dog park included areas next to Exeter elementary school, the rodeo ring, McNaughton Park, east of the curling club, north of Elliot Park and Darling Park. The survey, which can be accessed through the municipality’s website and Facebook page, is open until May 21.

Parking and animal issues dominate bylaw complaints

Most of the bylaw complaints received by South Huron in the first three months of the year were for animal and parking issues.

Eighty-five formal tickets and eight warnings were issued during the period. Most of the parking complaints involved snow removal being hindered.

In total, South Huron received 383 requests for service in the first quarter, including bylaw complaints, up from 322 in the same period of 2025.

Private cemeteries supported

South Huron paid out a total of $15,000 in 2025 to assist private cemeteries in the municipality with the money being used for general and lawn maintenance, painting and monument stabilization.

The six cemeteries that received the money were Hensall Union Cemetery ($4,000), Crediton Cemetery ($4,700), Zion Cemetery ($1,900), Kirkton Union Cemetery ($2,000), Elimville Church Cemetery ($500) and McTaggart Cemetery ($1,900).

Council allocated another $15,000 for private cemeteries in 2026.