Waterfront Destination Master Plan

The Municipality of Leamington worked with thinc Design and Mehak Kelly and Associates to develop a master plan for enhancements to Leamington's waterfront.

The master planning process included stakeholder interviews and three rounds of online community engagement. The information gathered contributed significantly to this plan’s vision for the waterfront and key recommendations.

At its meeting held June 14, 2022, Leamington Council approved in principle, the Waterfront Destination Master Plan that envisions the complete transformation of the Leamington waterfront into a destination experience over the next 15 years.

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Background:

The Leamington Waterfront is one of the Municipality’s greatest assets. It supports a wide variety of social, recreation and cultural activities, in addition to providing an important environmental function. The goal of the Waterfront Destination Master Plan is to create a guiding document that will explore how to enhance the social, economical, and environmental aspects of the waterfront. This Plan outlines a roadmap for making improvements to Leamington’s waterfront over the next 15 years.

For project updates, please refer to the news feed section below.

The Municipality of Leamington worked with thinc Design and Mehak Kelly and Associates to develop a master plan for enhancements to Leamington's waterfront.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

Background:

For project updates, please refer to the news feed section below.

News feed

Leamington purchases land for waterfront development

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The Municipality of Leamington is acquiring prime waterfront lands, setting the stage for transforming Leamington’s waterfront into a destination experience.
An agreement of purchase and sale for the property located at 50 Gold Coast Road was entered into on November 9, 2020, with an October 31, 2022, closing date. At the request of the seller, the specific terms of this agreement remained confidential until the date of closing.
Further, an agreement of purchase and sale for the property located at 399 Erie Street South was entered into on June 13, 2022. This agreement is conditional upon the certification and registration of a survey under the Boundaries Act which is expected to be completed in 2023.
When added to the property located at 34 Gold Coast Road acquired by the Municipality in January 1998, six acres of contiguous waterfront lands will be established from the southern extent of Gold Coast Road to the water’s edge outlined in red on the key map below.
The acquisitions, funded from the Municipality’s strategically established reserves for this purpose, will bring closer the establishment of a boardwalk linking the dock and Marina to Seacliff Park.
“The purchase of these lands is a critical piece in creating a continuous, connected public waterfront and creating several economic development opportunities,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer. “Importantly, it also creates a space for the entire community and visitors alike to enjoy for many generations to come.”
“These lands hold tremendous potential,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “And these purchases are a big step forward in creating a vibrant destination that drives tourism, fosters economic success and attracts and retains a new generation to Leamington.”
The land purchases were recommendations outlined in the Waterfront Destination Master Plan approved by Council in principle, at its meeting held on June 14, 2022. The master planning process included stakeholder interviews and extensive online community engagement that contributed significantly to this plan’s vision for the waterfront and key recommendations.