Projects Update

In our last update for the Port Colborne project, we shared that the team was advancing toward the next Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submission while coordinating planning and technical work to support a phased development strategy.

Since then, Armstrong Planning completed a comprehensive Master Plan concept and circulated it to the broader consultant team. The Master Plan establishes the overall development framework, reflecting a total of approximately 1,911 residential units, including 316 units within Phase 1 comprised of townhomes and single-detached dwellings. This work provides clarity on phasing, land use distribution, and infrastructure coordination, and forms the foundation for the upcoming resubmission.

The team is currently addressing peer review comments associated with the initial OPA/ZBA submission, with refinements underway for the next submission targeted for January 2026. Development of Phase 1A continues to be aligned with the City’s anticipated housing demand related to the nearby electric vehicle battery separator plant, ensuring the project remains responsive to near-term growth drivers.

On the technical front, archaeological investigations for Stages 1 and 2 of Parcel 3 have been completed and submitted to the Ministry. Based on preliminary feedback, additional archaeological work may be required, including a potential Stage 4 assessment for lands south of Highway 3, contingent on further findings. These matters are being managed in parallel with the planning process to limit any impact on the overall project schedule.

These coordinated planning, technical, and consultant efforts continue to move the project forward and position it for the next phase of municipal approvals.

Upcoming Milestones:

OPA/ZBA Resubmission (lots south of HWY 3): January 2026 (In progress)
Master Plan Concept Design: Q4 2025 (Completed)
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (Phase 1A): February 2026

Timelines:

Official Plan Amendment: Q3 2026
Zoning By-law Amendment: Q3 2026
Draft Plan of Subdivision Conditional Approval: Q3 2026
Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval: Q3 2027
Site Plan Conditional Approval: N/A
Site Plan Complete Approval: N/A
Building Permit Issued: Q3 2027

All projected timelines are indicative and reflect current market conditions and planning assumptions. As with any development project, these estimates remain subject to change due to evolving regulatory, market, and construction environments. Accordingly, dates should be considered as targets rather than definitive deadlines.