North Caledonia Employment Lands Feasibility and Servicing Study

We've initiated a feasibility and servicing study to address the anticipated employment growth identified in the Official Plan Update to remain an attractive location for business and industry over the long term.

On this page

• Public information session presentation
• Feedback survey
• Study overview
• Timeline
• Public engagement
• Documents and resources
• Study updates

Study overview

The study is being led by a consultant team of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., WSP Canada Group Limited, and GM BluePlan Engineering.

The key objectives of the North Caledonia Employment Lands Feasibility and Servicing Study are:

• To continue to promote economic development within Haldimand County by ensuring there is an adequate supply of serviced and developable lands to attract target employment sectors and businesses.
• To provide direction on the type of industry and employment which should be attracted to the location.
• To produce a plan for how these lands should be serviced and financed.

Timeline

Study Phase 1

• Location analysis and background review – Completed
• Market research and analysis – Completed
• Functional servicing design – Completed

Study Phase 2

• Financial analysis – Completed
• Business plan – Completed

Study Phase 3

• Property administration and management marketing recommendations – Completed
• Implementation plan – Completed

Public engagement

In addition to the general public, the study includes consultation and engagement with a number of applicable groups including the Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee, the Agricultural Advisory Committee, landowners within the study area, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Upcoming meetings

A meeting is planned on November 12th, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm for the property owners located within the North Caledonia Employment Lands study area. Please be advised that the format of this meeting has been recently updated and will be only offered as a virtual meeting exclusively for those that own property within the study area. This meeting is intended to encourage conversation between Haldimand County staff, the consultant (WSP), and the property owners for the purpose of reviewing the proposed planning framework, exploring how stakeholders can work collaboratively on technical studies and servicing plans, and to discuss opportunities to work together on marketing the lands, including future partnerships. This land use vision, servicing concepts and marketing framework previously proceeded through a multi-year study and public engagement process, with approvals being granted by Haldimand County Council in June 2025.

Documents and resources

• Phase 1 Final Report (PDF)
• Phase 1 Report to Council, Sept. 19, 2023 (PDF)
• Phase 1 Council Presentation, Sept 19, 2023 (PDF)
• Phase 2 Report to Council, Oct 29, 2024 (PDF)
• Phase 2 Financial Analysis and Business Plan, Oct 29, 2024 (PDF)
• Phase 2 Best Practices Review Summary, Oct 29, 2024 (PDF)
• Phase 2 Council Presentation, Oct 29, 2024 (PDF)

Study updates

Stay up-to-date on the progress of the study through our Economic Development and Tourism newsletter or follow Business Haldimand on Facebook.

For more information on the study, contact our economic development and tourism team.