Council has approved a framework for Transfers of Servicing Commitment that would support the transfer of committed water capacity from registered unbuilt lots/blocks to draft approved subdivisions. It is expected this would allow for over 500 homes to move forward. The transfers of committed capacity are subject to certain conditions, including:  

• The transfer must occur within lands owned or controlled by the same developer; 
• The Area Municipality agrees to the transfer; 
• The transfer does not result in an increase in water demand; and
• A mechanism is used to stop any further development on the lands from which the capacity has been transferred until a further allocation has occurred from the Area Municipality. 

Starting immediately, Region staff will review and facilitate the transfer requests received to date and expedite implementation.