At its Committee of the Whole meeting on June 22, 2021 Council of The Town of The Blue Mountains received a request from Southbridge Health Care LP to support a request to the Province for a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), to facilitate the development of a 160 bed Long Term Care Home.
On June 29, 2021, Southbridge provided an update on the MZO request and advised that the request cannot proceed further at this time due to external circumstances beyond Southbridge’s control.
If approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, the MZO would have started to facilitate a seniors care campus in Thornbury by laying out the land uses and zoning. Detailed studies, design and site plans would follow afterwards with future approvals from the Town. With an aging population, finding safe and caring places for our elders is a priority for many communities, including the Town of The Blue Mountains.
“As with all initiatives, sometimes challenges arise,” states Mayor Alar Soever. “At the Council meeting on June 28, 2021, Council was unanimous in supporting, in principle, the request of Southbridge with the Minister's Zoning Order. I hope that any hurdles can be overcome on this initiative and the addition of much needed long term care beds can progress with success for our community.”
For more information, please contact:
Nathan Westendorp
Director of Planning and Development
519-599-3131 ext. 246