Hanlon Creek Business Park gets OMB approval

GUELPH — On Nov. 1, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) approved the planning documents for the Hanlon Creek Business Park. The decision means the City of Guelph now has final planning approval for the plan of subdivision, zoning and Official Plan Amendments.

“The approval of the final planning documents from the OMB means the City of Guelph can now move forward with the first phase of development of the Hanlon Creek Business Park,” said Guelph’s Mayor, Kate Quarrie. “This helps to ensure the city has a sufficient supply of employment lands, and reinforces the message that Guelph is open for business.”

The City’s next step involves the establishment of a community liaison committee that will assist in the creation of the details for the design of the park.

The park will have mixed uses.

“The Hanlon Creek Business Park will offer purchasers, users, builders and developers a location that is unique for this part of the country,” said Peter Cartwright, Manager of Economic Development. “The park will have mixed uses incorporating architectural, urban design and landscaping guidelines to ensure a high quality development,” he added.

Located in Guelph’s south end, the Hanlon Creek Business Park will offer more than 400 acres of developable and saleable area with a 255 acre environmental reserve in the heart of the park containing recreational trails.