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Joint Release

County of Simcoe and Township of Springwater Reach Agreement over Midhurst Development

 

Midhurst/ October 24, 2016 – Following the most recent public statements by the County of Simcoe and the Township of Springwater concerning Midhurst development, further discussions and clarifications have worked to resolve this matter to the benefit of residents and our communities.

In September, County of Simcoe Council had reached an agreement with representatives from the Midhurst developer group for a resolution of the 20,000 Population Allocation program designated under the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. When Midhurst developers had requested more than 6,000 additional population for the Midhurst settlement area, the County worked with developers for a settlement that provided for population allocation of only half that number, together with a series of development conditions.

At the October 17th, 2016 Township of Springwater Council meeting, a review of points of clarification concerning the County's settlement with the Midhurst Developers Group occurred.

Springwater Council concluded that these points of clarification on the conditions included by the County on the County and developer agreement dealt with their concerns regarding the pace and form of Midhurst development both now and for future development.

These principles include:

  • Embedding strict phasing criteria
  • Ensuring comprehensive subdivision approval conditions
  • Ensuring appropriate density provisions
  • Confirmation of a protocol for consultation on any future development proposals for the Midhurst area

These principles ensure the County of Simcoe and Township of Springwater will continue to work co-operatively with respect to the implementation of the Township approved and County modified and approved Official Plan Amendment 38 (Midhurst Secondary Plan) in Springwater Township.

From the County's and the Township's perspectives, this agreement now eliminates the need for Ontario Municipal Board hearings and protects many of the existing processes and policies, preserving the County's right to allocate under the 20,000 Population Allocation Program and the Township's desire to preserve important controls on Midhurst development.

County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca

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Contacts:

Allan Greenwood
Director, Corporate Communications 
705-726-9300 ext. 1230
705-794-9301 (mobile) 
Allan.Greenwood@simcoe.ca

Nicole Van Zutphen
Communications Officer
Township of Springwater
705-728-4784 ext. 2067
nicole.vanzutphen@springwater.ca