spot_img
Thursday, August 21, 2025
spot_img

Rideau Lakes welcomes Steve Holmes as Manager of Parks and Facilities

spot_img
SUBMITTED

The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce that Steve Holmes has been selected to fill the position of Manager of Parks and Facilities, starting on February 20, 2024.

Holmes worked with the Upper Canada District School Board for 17 years as a Project Manager in the Design & Construction Department. During this time, he completed over $118 million in construction projects consisting of new schools, additions, renovations, and civil work. 

Rideau Lakes Mayor, Arie Hoogenboom, said that “Holmes comes to his new position having successfully managed several capital projects – and is now poised to seamlessly take on the tasks at hand.” 

A career highlight for Holmes was obtaining LEED Silver certification at the new Bridgewood Public School in Cornwall. The challenge was to strategically locate the new school without harming protected butternut trees on the property. Holmes succeeded while also celebrating the distinctive tree species by incorporating a walking path and outdoor learning shelter on site.

With an interest in heritage preservation and innovation, Holmes opted to relocate exterior stonework from the original Kemptville High School into the new school, while building the football field with a traditional grass surface that could be transformed into a turf surface. 

Municipal work history includes Chief Building Official for the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Township and Inspection Officer with the City of Brockville. 

After graduating from Loyalist College in the Construction Engineering Technician program, Holmes started out as a Construction Superintendent in Napanee and in Kingston building new homes.

Holding the designation of Certified Technician (C. Tech) with the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Holmes also has qualifications with the MMAH from his years as a building inspector.

The Township of Rideau Lakes extends a warm welcome to Steve Holmes as a new member of the management team.

spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

Smiths Falls Police address crash, bar incident and youth assault in series of responses

SUBMITTED No injuries after collision with hydro pole. Driver facing...

King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes exceptional Canadians

LAURIE WEIR In a special ceremony hosted by Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston MP...

UCDSB to host holocaust survivor Andy Rèti as Tour for Humanity returns

SUBMITTED The Tour for Humanity mobile classroom will return to...

Smiths Falls History & Mystery: Farmer grocer solider reeve

Ambrose Halladay moved into the Keyhole House in Smiths...

Impaired charge laid after a collision on Roger Stevens Drive

SUBMITTED A Toronto resident has been charged following a single...
spot_img

Stolen boat motor recovered in Arden

SUBMITTED BY OPP EAST REGION Arrest Warrant To Be Issued...

Council divided over veto, integrity complaints, and strong mayor powers in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — The controversy around the Chantry office...

Disturbance results in multiple charges

SUBMITTED BY LANARK COUNTY OPP CARLETON PLACE - The Lanark...

Butterflies take flight again in Perth for second annual memorial release

Community gathers Aug. 20 to honour loved ones through...

Canada Post clarifies that the red flag’s only use is for outgoing mail

LAURIE WEIR PORTLAND — Rural residents, did you know that...

Six charged in Smiths Falls police investigations including impaired driving and animal cruelty

SUBMITTED / SMITHS FALLS POLICE SERVICE Breach investigation results in...

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Markets, music and family fun this weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_img