Morden City Council has received a letter from Morden Chamber of Commerce (MCC) Chairperson Tyler Schroeder, dated June 18th regarding Wastewater Treatment. 

Schroeder said in a written statement to PembinaValleyOnline, "The Morden Chamber of Commerce is a highly motivated organization committed to supporting our members. We are actively seeking ways to positively contribute and to propel the business community forward. The wastewater issue has been an ongoing concern deserving of renewed attention.  It is a major topic of conversation within the business community and community at large." 

The statement said there is no bigger issue facing the business community in Morden than wastewater, and that it's a generational issue requiring an urgent and aggressive solution.  

The statement also recognized budget constraints, increased costs and a flawed infrastructure funding model put the city in an unenviable position.  

"In our effort to help the City navigate these challenges, the Chamber of Commerce has engaged in conversations with the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce, the Finance Minister, the local MLA and MP, and we have committed to drafting a policy resolution in 2025 that would highlight some of the major constraints with the current infrastructure funding model." 

In the spirit of collaboration, and clarity to re-instill investor confidence, the letter stated three questions for council: 

1) What specific actions has the City undertaken to address this issue, and is there anything that the business community can be doing to help?  

(2) What options are being considered; what are the associated costs for each option, and how will it be financed? 

(3) What is the expected timeline for implementation, and can you provide a roadmap with key milestones that will indicate progress? 

MCC looks forward to hearing from the City of Morden to communicate timely and relevant information to the business community for which it advocates and hopes to contribute to a productive dialogue. 

PembinaValleyOnline reached out to the City of Morden, and has it indicated it has no comment on this letter at this time.  

This letter went out to all MCC members.