Immediate Release

Ramara, ON/ March 27, 2025 – The Township of Ramara welcomes Laura Pye as the new Director of Infrastructure.

Council authorized the hiring of Ms. Pye at the March 24, 2025, Council meeting.

“We are excited to welcome Ms. Pye to the Township of Ramara as our new Director of Infrastructure. Her extensive experience in municipal infrastructure management and her leadership in water and wastewater services will be invaluable to our community. We look forward to her contributions as she leads the Township’s efforts to enhance and maintain our essential infrastructure.”

~ Mayor Basil Clarke

Ms. Pye brings more than 20 years of progressive municipal experience, particularly in water and wastewater management. She has held positions at the Township of Severn, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, and, most recently, the City of Orillia as Director of Water and Wastewater. She brings proven abilities in building a network of well-performing and maintained assets and the human resources critical for delivering infrastructure services to residents, visitors, and businesses.

“I am honoured to join the Township of Ramara and am excited to work with Council, staff, and the community to ensure infrastructure services continue to meet the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses. Having grown up in the area, I look forward to bringing my experience to the Township to continue building on successes and working collaboratively to support future sustainability and growth.”

~ Laura Pye

Ms. Pye will start her new role in the near future and will lead the Township’s Infrastructure Department, which oversees municipal infrastructure services, including roads, municipal water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, parks, trails, facilities, and capital projects. She will also sit on the Township’s Senior Leadership Team.

“Ms. Pye’s proven track record in managing complex infrastructure systems and her commitment to effective service delivery and continuous improvement will be a tremendous asset to the Township of Ramara. Her leadership and expertise will play a key role in guiding our infrastructure projects and ensuring we continue to provide high-quality services to our community.”

~ CAO Gayle Jackson

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Media Contact

Ashley Watson

Manager of Business, Communications and Community Engagement

Township of Ramara

705-484-5374 ext.322

Photo Cutline: Township of Ramara Council welcomes Laura Pye as the new Director of Infrastructure.