ABANDONED LUMBER MILL SITE

BARRIE, ONTARIO

CLIENT: WANSON DEVELOPMENTS

This decommissioned lumber mill had sat abandoned for years on the south side of the City of Barrie.  Most of the buildings were in serious disrepair or had collapsed.  The site was overgrown with vegetation.  We were engaged to study the site and investigate potential long term uses for the property and assist the owner with his decision to either develop the property or sell it to a developer/buyer.

As part of study we engaged an environmental firm to complete a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment which identified key natural elements on the site and buffers required to protect those areas in a future development scheme.

We completed significant research into the local municipal Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, recent annexation documents for this area previously in Innisfil Township and other controlling documents including discussions with the provincial highways department regarding access.  A study was prepared of the development potential of the site that ultimately led to the Client deciding to sell the property as is.