The Municipality of Brockton has gained provincial approval to develop 500 houses in farmland that was part of Walkerton’s East Ridge Business Park.
The municipality used a Ministerial Zoning Order to avoid the years it would have taken to gain approvals through the regular administrative channels.
Brockton said the land was purchased from a farm family and will be used for several types of housing.
“I am very happy to see the MZO approved, and appreciate the provincial government’s attention to this matter, which will help increase our housing stock, and ultimately, the number of more affordable homes here,” said Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody. “This is good news for the entire community, and something our developers, employers, young families and seniors have been wanting for a long time. We are committed to responsible growth.”
Brockton will spend $6-million dollars servicing the area with roads, water and sewer, hydro, gas, and high-speed internet.
