Development Services Department

Tom Parry, Director of Development Services  

The Development Services Department administers the planning and development functions of the municipality.  This responsibility is carried out in accordance with the Planning Act, its associated regulations and various provincial policy statement, the Town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law.  The department also undertakes design and contract administration for Town capital works projects and for administering the provisions of the Ontario Building Code Act with respect to building and structures.  The department is comprised of three divisions: Planning, Building and Engineering.

Contact information:
Planning (General Inquiries):
paula.viola@townofws.ca, 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 326 or
randy.harris@townofws.ca, 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 234

Building (General Inquiries):
charlene.shaw@townofws.ca, 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 249

Engineering (General Inquiries):
debbie.holt@townofws.ca, 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 235 or 335 (general mailbox)