Springwater Council has voted in favour of purchasing a 50 acre parcel of land from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at a cost of $3,884,846 plus HST. The subject land, known as the Hasty Tract, is located at 1132 Snow Valley Road and will be used for the establishment of a community hub.

Immediate plans for the land include the construction of a new fire station to service the Midhurst area. The remainder of the proposed development will be phased in to meet community needs and includes a new multi-use recreation centre, featuring an arena, library and meeting/activity space, as well as active and passive recreation opportunities.

In 2015, the Township began searching for a new site along the Bayfield corridor to relocate the existing Fire Station 2. In 2018, the Township announced its intentions to acquire land at 1132 Snow Valley Road for the development of a community hub. An Environmental Assessment, including a traffic management study, stormwater management study, environmental impact study, soil and groundwater investigation, archaeological investigation and consultations with First Nations, commenced shortly after and was completed in April 2020.

“The site is strategically located within the Bayfield Corridor Study area and will serve as a multi-purpose community hub. It will allow us to continually ensure the safety of our residents through the creation of a new fire station and also expand on our recreational offerings to the community,” says Mayor Don Allen. “A special thank you to Minister John Yakabuski, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and MPP Doug Downey for their assistance in moving this project forward.”

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