North Caledonia Employment Lands Feasibility Study

We've initiated a feasibility and servicing study to address the anticipated employment growth identified in the Official Plan Update to remain an attractive location for business and industry over the long term.

On this page

• Study overview
• Timeline
• Public engagement
• Documents and resources
• Study updates

Study overview

The study is being led by a consultant team of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., WSP Canada Group Limited, and GM BluePlan Engineering.

The key objectives of the North Caledonia Employment Lands Feasibility and Servicing Study are:

• To continue to promote economic development within Haldimand County by ensuring there is an adequate supply of serviced and developable lands to attract target employment sectors and businesses.
• To provide direction on the type of industry and employment which should be attracted to the location.
• To produce a plan for how these lands should be serviced and financed.

Timeline

Study Phase 1

• Location analysis and background review – Fall 2022
• Market research and analysis – Summer 2023
• Functional servicing design – Summer 2023

Study Phase 2

• Financial analysis – Fall 2024
• Business plan – Fall 2024

Study Phase 3

• Property administration and management marketing recommendations – To be determined
• Implementation plan – To be determined

Public engagement

In addition to the general public, the study includes consultation and engagement with a number of applicable groups including the Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee, the Agricultural Advisory Committee, landowners within the study area, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Upcoming meetings

A Public Open House is being planned and the date is pending. Check back as more details become available or email opportunity@haldimandcounty.on.ca for further information.

Documents and resources

• Phase 1 Final Report (PDF)
• Phase 1 Report to Council, Sept. 19, 2023 (PDF)

Study updates

Stay up-to-date on the progress of the study through our Economic Development and Tourism newsletter or follow Business Haldimand on Facebook.

For more information on the study, contact our economic development and tourism team.