The upgraded facilities have been designed for the 20 year design population, with provision for future expansion to serve 7500. There are approximately 130 businesses operating in Manitouwadge, many of which are home businesses. These include grocery stores, accommodation facilities, a pharmacy, hardware stores, clothing shops, dry goods stores and specialty shops and services. The existing industrial park, situated immediately adjacent to the community, is currently occupied to capacity. An engineering study has been completed.
Plans are presently on hold for the construction of additional serviced lots.
Land availability in Manitouwadge is more than adequate to address residential requirements within the next 20 years. The Lynx Avenue Extension is located south of Manitou Road in the easterly portion of the Township. This 28-hectare site could accommodate more than 200 single family residential lots. There is also one approved plan of subdivision consisting of 139 residential lots known as the Robin Street Extension. Another area at the north side of Manitouwadge Lake is also zoned residential according to the Township's Official Plan.