PROJECT BACKGROUND |
Infrastructure Ontario recently conducted an Opportunities Assessment and Optimal Use Study for the Muskoka Regional Centre property. The study was released publicly in the summer of 2015.
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CHRONOLOGY |
Muskoka Regional Centre Chronology |
CURRENT UPDATES/DEVELOPMENTS |
Committee of the Whole - Muskoka Regional Centre Update - October 20, 2020
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 5, 3 PM - GRAVENHURST COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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FAQ'S |
Q: What is the cost of the property? The cost of the property has been established through Infrastruture Ontario's dispostion policy and has not been released at this time. Q: Can you provide details on the offers that have been submitted to the province? Negotiations and offers are made directly to the Province of Ontario. The Municipality is not involved with or privy to ongoing negoations regarding the property. All requests for information should be directed to the Province. Q: Does the Town own any of the property? The municipality does not have any ownership of the property, it is owned in whole by the Province of Ontario. Q: What is currently happening with the site? Can I access the site? The site is currently closed to the public. This site has been deemed unsafe and should not be accessed. Those who go onto the property without express permission from Infrastructure Ontario are trespassing and will be prosecuted accordingly. Q: Who do I contact at Infrastructure Ontario if I have questions? You can reach Infrastructure Ontario at their general line 1-416-327-3937 or on their website at https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/Contact-Us/ Q: What will happen to the buildings currently on the site? Can they be re mediated? All of the buildings on the site have been assessed and are considered unsafe, with the exception of the heritage gazebo located on the South-West shore. The buildings will have to be demolished, using industry practice and following government legislations to ensure the safety of workers and residents as well as ensure that is safe for the environment.
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MEDIA |
Council Votes to Return MRC Property to Province to Enter Open Market - June 2019 MRC Redevelopment Negotiations with Province to Resume - May 2019 Town Keeps MRC Front and Centre at ROMA - January 2019 Town Refreshes MRC Talks with Province - December 2018
YOUR TV - MUSKOKA - Interview March 2018
Gravenhurst Calling For Rallied Support on Muskoka Regional Centre - June 16. 2017 Gravenhurst Banner MAYOR DONALDSON SPEAKS ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS - OPEN LETTER June 7, 2017 Province rejects initial offer for the sale of the former Muskoka Regional Centre - Cogeco May 2, 2017 Plan in the works for the old Muskoka Regional Centre - CTV Barrie March 1, 2017 'Ni hao' Say Hello to new Chinese boarding school in Gravenhurst for fall 2019 classes- Muskoka To-Daily.com March 7, 17 Gravenhurst signs official partnership with Chinese school, developer - Gravenhurst Banner March 1, 2017 Open House Public Meeting- Muskoka Regional Centre Redevelopment - Cogeco Feb. 28/17 Gravenhurst CAO fields questions on proposed Muskoka centre development - Gravenhurst Banner Nov 10/16 Cogeco Muskoka Interview: Nov.1/2016 - Development Partner Selection Maple Leaf Schools - Glen Davies, CAO Cogeco Muskoka interview: July 7/16 - Glen Davies, Chief Administrative Officer |
NEWSLETTERS & RESOURCES |
Muskoka Regional Centre Newsletter - June 2013 (PDF) Muskoka Regional Centre Newsletter - July 2013 (PDF) Community Design Workshop - July 27, 2013 (PDF) Muskoka Regional Centre Newsletter - March 2014 (PDF) Options Presentation - April 26, 2014 (PDF) |
LEARN MORE/REQUEST INFORMATION |
Please contact Glen B. Davies, Chief Administrative Officer 705-687-2230 Ext.245 |
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