Guelph, Ont., January 14, 2025 – Today, Council took an important step towards advancing the Southgate Business Park, which will allow more businesses to invest in Guelph and bring hundreds of jobs to the city. The property at 384 Crawley Road, designated for industrial use, requires substantial tree removals to support future development. Council met today to approve the removal of trees on the 88-acre plot, marking the first step towards supporting future development of the site. In exchange, there will be 17,000 trees and 4,000 shrubs planted on-site within one year of the removals. “By ensuring this land is development-ready, we are saying yes to new jobs and economic growth for our city,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie. “Allowing development to happen quickly will attract… Continue reading City of Guelph takes steps to advance property development in Southgate Business Park