Township of Perth East

What Township of Perth East does

The Township of Perth East (legal entity: The Corporation of the Township of Perth East) is a lower-tier municipal government in Perth County, Ontario, Canada, formed on January 1, 1998 through the amalgamation of the former Townships of Ellice, Mornington, North Easthope, South Easthope and the Village of Milverton. It serves approximately 12,000 residents across 4,000 households in a 7,000+ hectare jurisdiction containing twelve communities, including Milverton, Shakespeare, Millbank, Carthage, Newton, Rostock, Brunner, Wartburg, Gads Hill, Nithburg, Sebringville, and Sebastopol. The municipality is governed by an elected council (Mayor Rhonda Ehgoetz, Deputy Mayor Hugh McDermid, and five ward councillors) operating under the Ontario Municipal Act.

The Township delivers a broad portfolio of public services anchored in physical infrastructure: water treatment (Milverton and Shakespeare Drinking Water Systems under a Drinking Water Quality Management System), wastewater treatment (Milverton and Shakespeare Water Pollution Control Plants and Milverton Lagoon), stormwater management, road maintenance across nearly 530km of roadway (~75% gravel), winter maintenance, and management of over 50 bridge structures, approximately 15km of sidewalks, and 600+ streetlights. Additional service lines include waste management (South Easthope Landfill plus contracted curbside collection through Bluewater Recycling Association), bylaw enforcement, recreation (Perth East Recreation Complex), property tax administration, building permits and planning, cemetery management, and animal control. Digital service delivery channels include an online property tax calculator, eSend electronic billing, pre-authorized payment plans, and a "Report a Problem" portal.

Revenue is generated through property taxation (the primary stream, with rates varying by five wards and five property classes as assessed by MPAC), user fees and charges set annually by council (covering utilities, building permits, planning, waste, recreation, animal control and cemeteries), development charges collected on new construction to fund infrastructure expansion, and administration of the provincial Tile Loan Program for agricultural drainage. The municipality also administers grants through the Perth East Recreation Funding Policy and operates a Backyard Chickens Pilot Program. Strategic service partners include Bluewater Recycling Association (curbside collection), the City of Stratford (household hazardous waste disposal), Perth County Economic Development Office and Perth Community Futures (business development), Huron Perth Public Health and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (water quality oversight), and six Canadian banks/credit unions for utility payment processing.

Name

Township of Perth East

Legal name

The Corporation of the Township of Perth East

Website

https://pertheast.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Township of Perth East is an Ontario lower-tier municipal government serving approximately 12,000 residents across 4,000 households in southwestern Ontario, delivering water, wastewater, road maintenance, waste management, recreation, and bylaw services funded primarily by property taxes and user fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (22), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Roads and bridges maintenance
• Waste management and recycling
• Property tax administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Milverton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary revenue source for municipal operations including road maintenance, emergency services, recreation, and administration. Tax rates vary by ward and property class (Residential, Multi-Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Farmlands).
2. User Fees and Charges: Fees for specific municipal services including water/wastewater utilities, building permits, planning applications, animal control, cemeteries, recreation facilities, and waste management. Set annually by council.
3. Development Charges: Reserve funds collected from new development to fund infrastructure expansion. Annual reports provided to council.
4. Tile Loan Program Administration: The township administers provincial tile drainage loans for farmers, collecting repayments and remitting to OMAFRA. Loans up to 75% of work value, maximum $50,000, with 6% interest rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Township of Perth East is a municipal government providing essential public services to approximately 12,000 residents across 4,000 households in southwestern Ontario. Core offerings include drinking water treatment and distribution (Milverton and Shakespeare systems), wastewater treatment, stormwater management, roads and bridges maintenance (nearly 530km of roads, 50+ bridges), winter/seasonal road maintenance, automated curbside waste and recycling collection, landfill operations, bylaw enforcement, recreation facilities, building permits and planning services, property tax administration, development charges, and a provincial tile drainage loan program for farmers.

Product overview

The Township of Perth East is a municipal government providing a comprehensive portfolio of public services and infrastructure management. The municipality operates through integrated service modules including financial services (property tax calculation, budget management, development charges, tile loan programs), infrastructure services (roads and bridges maintenance spanning approximately 530km, winter maintenance, water distribution from Milverton and Shakespeare systems, wastewater treatment at two plants), waste management (automated curbside collection through Bluewater Recycling Association, South Easthope Landfill, household hazardous waste disposal), recreation facilities (Perth East Recreation Complex, recreation funding grants), bylaw enforcement, and business development support. Digital service delivery includes online property tax calculators, eSend electronic billing, pre-authorized payment plans, problem reporting forms, and road naming applications. The municipality maintains partnerships with Perth County Economic Development Office, Perth Community Futures, various financial institutions for payment processing, and regional health authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drinking Water Systems
• Wastewater Treatment Services
• Roads and Bridges Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ residents served across 4,000 households
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBluewater Recycling Association is the contracted provider for automated curbside waste and recycling collection in Perth East. BRA manages the collection schedule, each ward has different collection days. The automated system uses specialized vehicles to collect both garbage (black bins) and recycling (blue bins) simultaneously.
• Perth County Economic Development OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-wide economic development office established to assist the business community in developing and expanding businesses within local communities. Provides expertise and information for business development in Perth East. Contact: 519-271-0531 ext. 150.
• Perth Community Futures (CFDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based, not-for-profit organization overseen by a board of local volunteers. Offers strategic community planning, socio-economic development, business services, and business financing. Funded through Industry Canada/Government of Canada.
• City of StratfordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with City of Stratford for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal services. Collections held at City of Stratford Landfill Site at 777 Romeo Street South, Stratford. Next collection: September 12, 2026, 9am-2pm.
• BM Ross and Associates Ltd.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consulting firm engaged to conduct Class Environmental Assessment for Shakespeare well supply upgrades. Contact: 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario N7A 2T4, 519-524-2641, attention Kelly Vader.
• Huron Perth Public HealthcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPublic health unit that monitors drinking water quality situations and works with the Township on necessary remediation steps. Contact: 1-888-221-2133.
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and ParkscoreOthersProvincial ministry that oversees drinking water standards and regulations. The Township works with the ministry to formulate long-term solutions for water quality compliance issues.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Township of Wilmot: Adjacent Waterloo Region township of comparable rural-urban character, delivering water, wastewater, roads, recreation, and bylaw services to a similar Ontario population base.
• Township of Mapleton: Rural Ontario township in Wellington County with a comparable agricultural base, small-town service footprint, and dependence on water/wastewater and road network operations.
• Township of North Perth: Fourth municipality created in the 1997 County of Perth restructuring; Listowel-based and somewhat larger but delivers the same municipal service portfolio to a comparable Southwestern Ontario community.
• Municipality of West Perth: Another 1997 County of Perth amalgamation partner; comparable rural municipality providing water, wastewater, road, and waste management services to a similar-sized Southwestern Ontario population.
• Township of Perth South: Sister township formed from the same 1997 County of Perth restructuring; comparable in size, service mandate, and rural-urban mix. Operates a similar portfolio of water, roads, waste, and recreation services.
• Township of Zorra: Oxford County rural township of similar size and demographic profile, operating its own water, wastewater, road, and waste services for a small Southwestern Ontario population.
• Township of South Huron: Huron County rural-urban township operating water, wastewater, road, and waste services for a similar-sized population in Southwestern Ontario.

Broad incumbents

• City of Stratford: Neighbouring larger municipality that partners with Perth East on household hazardous waste disposal and provides regional services; operates a comparable water/wastewater/roads portfolio at greater scale.
• Township of Centre Wellington: Larger, more urbanized Wellington County township offering a similar municipal services portfolio but at greater scale and with broader recreation and cultural assets.
• Town of St. Marys: Neighbouring Southwestern Ontario municipality providing comparable municipal services, including water and wastewater, to a small urban population close to Perth East.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/townshipofperth_east
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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