Township of Mapleton

Name

Township of Mapleton

Legal name

Township of Mapleton

Website

https://mapleton.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Building permits and inspections
• Water and wastewater utilities
• Public works infrastructure
• Recreation and community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Drayton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: Property taxes form the primary revenue source for municipal operations and services
2. Development Charges: Charges imposed to recover capital costs associated with residential and non-residential growth within the Township
3. Building Permit Fees: Fees calculated to cover the reasonable costs of administering and enforcing the Ontario Building Code Act
4. Water and Wastewater Utility Rates: User fees for water, wastewater and utility services
5. User Fees and Service Charges: Various fees for recreation programs, facility rentals, and other municipal services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Township of Mapleton is a municipal government that provides essential public services to approximately 11,000 residents across multiple communities in Wellington County, Ontario. Its core offerings include building permits and inspections, planning and zoning, water and wastewater services, road maintenance and snow removal, waste management, emergency fire services, parks and recreation programs, community facility rentals, and economic development support. These services are delivered through municipal offices, online platforms (CloudPermit, CivicWeb), and community facilities. The Township also recently established Northern Maple Utilities Inc. to manage water and wastewater infrastructure as a publicly owned Municipal Service Corporation.

Product overview

The Township of Mapleton provides comprehensive municipal government services as a single integrated offering rather than discrete software products. Core services include building permits and inspections (via CloudPermit online platform), planning and development, public works (roads, water, wastewater, drainage), emergency services, garbage/recycling, parks/recreation programs, and economic development. The township operates Northern Maple Utilities Inc., a Municipal Service Corporation for water/wastewater operations, and provides council/government proceedings, community facilities rentals, and tax/fee collection services. The services are delivered through a combination of physical municipal operations and online platforms including CloudPermit for building permits, CivicWeb Portal for council meetings, and PerfectMind for recreation program registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northern Maple Utilities Inc. A publicly owned Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) responsible for water and wastewater operations and infrastructure throughout the Township of Mapleton.
• Northern Maple Utilities

Products and services

• CloudPermit Online Building Permits Online platform for applying for and tracking building permit applications. Users can submit applications, receive notifications, and check status through a dashboard from any location. Aimed at builders and residents needing to apply for construction permits.
• Building Permits and Inspections Municipal building permit services including application review, inspections, and compliance verification under the Ontario Building Code Act. Covers construction, demolition, renovations, and septic systems.
• Planning and Development Services Comprehensive planning services including zoning compliance, minor variances, site plan control, and official plan administration for development within the township.
• Public Works Services Infrastructure maintenance services including roads and sidewalks, snow removal, winter maintenance, water/wastewater/drainage management, and parks/trails upkeep.
• Summer and Day Camps Weekly themed summer camp programs for children ages 4-11, offering adventure, creativity, outdoor activities, and opportunities to make new friends through various themed activities.
• Economic Development Programs Business retention and expansion initiatives, community improvement plans, Live and Work Wellington talent attraction, and business resources to support local economic growth.
• Emergency Services Fire department services, flood services, and emergency management including burn permits for the protection of residents and property.
• Garbage and Recycling Collection Municipal waste management services including garbage collection, recycling programs, and waste diversion initiatives for residents.
• Northern Maple Utilities Inc. A publicly owned Municipal Service Corporation responsible for water and wastewater operations and infrastructure throughout the township, governed by a Board of Directors.
• Parks, Trails, and Conservation Areas Municipal parks, playgrounds, trail networks, and conservation area access for residents and visitors including PMD Arena and community halls.
• Community Facilities Rentals Rental services for community halls, PMD Arena, and other municipal facilities for events, meetings, and recreational activities.
• Water and Wastewater Systems Drinking water systems serving Drayton and Moorefield, wastewater treatment facility near Drayton, and municipal drain maintenance under the Drainage Act.

Quantifiable outcome

• Infrastructure assets valued at over $548 million managed for approximately 11,000 residents

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResponsible for all operations and maintenance of current and future water/wastewater infrastructure. Active contributor in collaborative team meetings and during commissioning of new infrastructure. Systems maintained by OCWA for Drayton and Moorefield drinking water systems.
• CIMA+majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy serving as Engineer of Record responsible for design and involvement in construction activities including meeting participation, on-site inspections and commissioning activities. Also developed the Township's 2021 Greenhouse Gas Inventory since May 2022.
• Wellington CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpper-tier municipality that coordinates County road Adopt-A-Road program. County of Wellington Development Charges may also be applicable to development projects. Township participates in County-wide Live and Work Wellington talent attraction initiative.
• Conestoga CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in Live and Work Wellington initiative to raise awareness of employment opportunities in Wellington County to students and supports available for employers.
• University of GuelphminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in Live and Work Wellington initiative to raise awareness of employment opportunities in Wellington County to students.
• Immigrant Services Guelph-WellingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Live and Work Wellington initiative to promote and connect immigrants to employment opportunities in Wellington County.
• Wellington Source Water ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in community education events such as the Mapleton Septic Social, providing expertise on septic system maintenance, private well safety, and funding opportunities.
• Grand River Conservation AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRequired approval authority for building permits related to planning and development applications in the Township.
• Ministry of Transportation OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRequired approval authority for building permits related to highway corridor management within the Township.
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRequired approval authority for building permit requirements for farm buildings construction, expansion, or renovation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• City of Kawartha Lakes: Larger single-tier municipality in Ontario providing similar municipal services (water, wastewater, building, planning, public works) but at greater scale. Useful as an incumbent peer to understand how municipal service delivery scales beyond small-town level.

Direct peers

• Township of Selwyn: Ontario township of similar scale and rural character. Directly comparable in governance structure, service delivery model, and infrastructure investment profile for small Ontario municipalities.
• Town of Erin: Ontario rural township experiencing similar growth pressures and infrastructure investment needs. Provides comparable municipal services including building permits, planning, public works, and water/wastewater under identical provincial regulatory framework.
• Municipality of North Perth: Ontario rural municipality of comparable population (~13,000) with similar small-town/rural mix. Directly comparable on water/wastewater utility operations, building permit services, and economic development programming for small Ontario communities.
• Township of South Frontenac: Eastern Ontario rural township of comparable size and dispersed settlement pattern. Direct peer for benchmarking service delivery to rural populations, multi-community governance, and infrastructure capex planning.
• Township of Centre Wellington: Neighboring lower-tier municipality in Wellington County, Ontario, serving a similar mix of urban centres and rural hamlets. Provides directly comparable municipal services including water/wastewater, building permits, and recreation, with overlapping regulatory environment under the same County.
• Township of Wellington North: Adjacent lower-tier municipality in Wellington County with comparable population size and rural-urban mix. Delivers similar municipal services including building permits, public works, fire services, and recreation under the same provincial framework and County governance.
• Township of Perth East: Ontario rural township of comparable scale serving a similar agricultural community with dispersed population. Provides directly comparable municipal services under Ontario's Municipal Act, Planning Act, and Building Code framework.
• Town of Minto: Lower-tier municipality in Wellington County with similar size, rural character, and water/wastewater infrastructure profile. Direct peer for benchmarking service delivery models, development charge structures, and small-municipality MSC approaches.

Others

• Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA): Provincial agency that operates and maintains the Township's water/wastewater infrastructure under contract. Critical ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor — illustrates the outsourced operations model that enables small municipalities like Mapleton to deliver utility services without in-house expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MapletonTwp
• Instagraminstagram.com/twp_mapleton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/township-of-mapleton

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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