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    In November 2020, Springwater Council approved the purchase of a 50 acre parcel of land from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at a cost of $3,884,846 plus HST. The land, known as the Hasty Tract is located at 1132 Snow Valley Road and will be used for the creation of a community hub. 

    The location is ideal for a community hub and is supported by the Bayfield Corridor Study in the Official Plan review. The area provides a strategic location for community services, access to Simcoe County LINX transit and potential in the long-term for local, higher level public services and development of Midhurst's future downtown area. 

    About the Project

    Immediate plans for the land include:

    • New fire station
    • New recreation centre with arena
    • Library and creative space
    • Meeting and activity space
    • active and passive recreation opportunities (ie: trails and sports fields)
    • Simcoe County EMS station
     Project Map
    Hasty Tract Map

    Project Status

    Phase 1 development of the Community Hub project was approved by Council in April 2021, with Ainley Group retained for project management. Phase 1 includes site preparation (studies/survey, tree clearing and civil works) as well as the construction of a new Fire Station 2 and potential Simcoe County EMS post. Masri O Inc. has been awarded the contract for Phase 1 design works of the new fire station, including geotechnical and hydrological investigations, preliminary designs and tendering.

    On September 15, 2021, Council approved moving forward with Phase 2 of the project. An RFP was issued and awarded to Weston Consulting for the preparation of a Community Hub Master Plan. As part of the master planning process, the consultant will be responsible for public consultation, preparing a long-term concept plan for the property, site servicing, cost projections and design criteria for future facility development.

    Related Reports

    Staff Report - January 19, 2021

    Staff Report - December 15, 2021

    Staff Report - September 15, 2021

    Staff Report - April 7, 2021

    Preliminary Site Servicing Plan

    Have Your Say

    Weston Consulting has acquired the community engagement support of 8 80 Cities to begin a public engagement process that will capture a vision for the future Community Hub. Through focus groups, interviews, surveys and pop-up events, they are looking to speak to a broad spectrum of individuals and groups in our community to determine what the Community Hub should include, look like, and invoke.

    Learn More and Get Involved

    Environmental Assessment

     Environmental Assessment Final Report

    This project is subject to a Class B Environmental Assessment (EA) for MNRF Resource Stewardship and Facility Development Projects. A Public Information Centre was held on September 26,2019 to update the public and seek feedback on the project. 

    The final evaluation determined that the project will have no significant adverse environmental effects.

    • Final Evaluation Report
      • Appendix A - Screening Criteria Table
      • Appendix B - Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment
      • Appendix B1 - Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment
      • Appendix C - Environmental Impact Study
      • Appendix D - Traffic Impact Study
      • Appendix E - Preliminary Stormwater Management Assessment
      • Appendix F - Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
      • Appendix F1 - Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment
      • Appendix G - Groundwater Sampling Letter
      • Appendix H - Pre consultation
      • Appendix I - Notice of Commencement
      • Appendix J - Notice of Public Information Centre
      • Appendix K - Consultation with the Métis Nation of Ontario
    • Notice of Completion
    • Statement of Completion for a Category B Project Evaluation
    • Notice of Statement of Completion for a Category B Project Evaluation

    For more information on the project or to request further notice, please contact:

    Kim Benner
    District Planner
    MNRF
    2284 Nursery Road
    Midhurst, ON L9X 1N8
    Tel: (705) 725-7534
    kim.benner@ontario.ca
    Jeff Schmidt
    Chief Administrative Officer
    Township of Springwater
    2231 Nursery Road
    Minesing, ON L9X 1A8
    Tel: (705) 728-4784
    jeff.schmidt@springwater.ca
    Gary Scott
    Project Manager
    Ainley Group
    195 Country Court Blvd., Suite 300
    Brampton, ON L6W 4P7
    Tel: (905) 452-5172
    scott@ainleygroup.com
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