Hasty Tract

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 Hast 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

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 the new Fire Station 2 and potential County EMS post. A Fire Station & Fire Service Training RFP was issued, though cancelled after the process brought in three over-budget bid submissions. Staff were instead directed to seek options to engage an architect to provide design build plans for the new Fire Station 2. An RFP for Architectural & Engineering Services was issued in October 2021.

On September 15, 2021, Council approved moving forward with Phase 2 of the project. Phase 2 involves drafting and releasing an RFP for the preparation of a comprehensive Master Plan for the Community Hub. The successful proponent 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 - September 15, 2021

Staff Report - April 7, 2021

Preliminary Site Servicing Plan

Environmental Assessment

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