Plans for a new subdivision at the former W.T. Laing Public School property in Wallaceburg are underway.
A public meeting will be held Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the UAW Hall, located at 88 Elm Drive South in Wallaceburg.
Nearby residents can see plans for the property, ask questions or raise any concerns they might have
Trident Builders, a private development group, is proposing to build the subdivision.
The first phase of the project will see the construction of 16 semi-detached dwellings, 32 dwelling units, with 11 dwellings fronting Elizabeth Street and the remaining five dwellings fronting Lisgar Street.
The second phase of the project, which will front Elgin Street, will see the construction of four townhouse dwellings containing 24 units.
"This is incredible news for our community," said Wallaceburg Councillor Aaron Hall in a social media post. "Mayor Darrin Canniff, Carmen and I had the opportunity to meet the team from Trident Builders. We're all excited about their plans grateful for their interest, commitment and investment into the community of Wallaceburg."
The meeting agenda for Monday night is as follows:
– Opening remarks and introductions at 6:30 p.m.
– Verbal presentation by Trident Builders
– Explanation of, and reasoning for, the Planning Act processes required
– Public comments and questions, along with responses
– Adjournment at 8 p.m.
The school closed in 2001 and the building was torn down in 2010.
The property is surrounded by Elgin, Lisgar, Lorne and Elizabeth streets.