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Ingonish Property Owner Survey Summary

In April 2025, the Municipality of the County of Victoria launched a second community survey to gather feedback on the proposed Ingonish Wastewater Collection and Treatment System. Surveys were mailed to all property owners in the potential catchment area and were available in both paper and online formats.

This builds on an earlier survey conducted in 2024, which received 194 responses. For 2025, a total of 236 responses were recorded. This includes 167 new submissions and responses carried over from 2024 for property owners who did not submit a new response. Each response reflects one Property Identification Number (PID), except in cases of multi-unit residences where each unit with its own water and tax account was eligible to respond.

2025 Results:

A total of 236 responses were counted

92 respondents support the project

63 are neutral or unsure but open to connecting in the future

81 are opposed, often citing costs or recent septic system upgrades

2024 Results:

A total of 194 results were counted

68 supported

58 were neutral or unsure

68 were opposed

Response Breakdown
Response	2024	2025	Change
Yes	68	92	24
Maybe	58	63	5
No	68	81	13
Total	194	236	42

Key points:

Support has grown significantly: “Yes” responses greatly increased in 2025.

Many who were unsure in 2024 have shifted to support.

“No” responses rose slightly but over half came from land-only properties with no immediate connection need.

Trends

Support was noticeably higher among business properties, particularly those impacted by tourism activity.

Long-term cost efficiency and potential economic benefits appear to be driving factors for business support.

A number of previously neutral respondents shifted to support in 2025, suggesting improved awareness or understanding of the project over time.

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