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Restoring the Former Imico Brownfield
Having seen successful brownfield redevelopments like the River House, River Mill, Metal Works and Historic Stewart Mill condominiums, the commercial plaza at 40 Wellington Street, and mixed residential and commercial building Market Square Commons, Guelph is excited to see what exciting opportunities await 200 Beverley Street.
About the Site
The 13-acre (5.2-hectare) property is located east of downtown in the St. Patrick’s Ward neighbourhood; close to the University of Guelph, Guelph General Hospital, the future Guelph Innovation District, and public transit.
We’re completing environmental studies that will help us move ahead with development. The studies being done now will help us understand any contamination on site, how it should be managed and how we can develop the site.
The site’s history of industrial activity is well known. We’ve already completed significant environmental studies and cleanup activities that will help us understand the remaining contamination on site, how it should be managed and how the site can be developed.
In addition to environmental studies and monitoring, the City is exploring options to market the property to potential investors – developers who understand the benefits of renewing brownfield properties like this one.
Where We’re at
We worked with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) to achieve environmental approval for the site. We are following the legislated process by adhering to the specifications set out in the MECP’s Certificate of Property (CPU), which includes regular monitoring of the property, so it can be safely and appropriately redeveloped.
Ensuring we’ve got MECP approvals in place was an important step for us to be able to prepare the property for future sale or development. The Ontario Land Tribunal previously granted leave to two adjoining landowners to appeal the MECP Director’s decision to issue the Certificate of Property Use to the City. Both the City and the Director successfully defended those appeals. On May 23, 2024, the CPU was upheld with minor modifications in OLT Case OLT-22-004659.
Upcoming
- Continue to monitor and manage the property in accordance with the Certificate of Property Use (CPU).
- City to consider future use of the property.