The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that a report regarding the Campus of Care project will be presented at the November 12, 2024, Council meeting.
The report can be viewed through the following link: FAF.24.144 - Termination of 125 Peel Street Campus of Care Negotiations
The report explains that the Campus of Care project located at 125 Peel Street in Thornbury has been terminated due to unsuccessful negotiations with Skyline Development Acquisitions Inc. and peopleCare Communities Inc.
“Unfortunately, after months of active negotiations, the negotiation process related to the land sale has been unsuccessful due to current economic realities and recent Provincial and Town level changes related to development charges,” explained Mayor Andrea Matrosovs. “I would like to thank Town staff and representatives from Skyline and peopleCare for their dedication throughout the negotiation process. Although a deal was not reached, the Town remains focused and committed to increasing access to long-term care for residents”.
In addition to the termination of the project, no further advancement related to the installation of municipal services for the Campus of Care property will be made. Any further consideration for the installation of municipal services at the 125 Peel Street property will be brought forward to Council in the future; however, no plans are in place at this time.
Additionally, the allocation of 160 Long Term Care Beds through the Ministry of Long-Term Care will not be impacted by the termination of the project. The allocation will be retained by peopleCare Communities Inc. The Town will continue to work with peopleCare Communities Inc. towards the goal of a future long-term care facility in The Blue Mountains.
Lastly, the Town would like to confirm that no land was sold through the negotiation process and the Town will continue to own and maintain the 125 Peel Street property in Thornbury. The property was purchased in 2021 as a strategic property of interest and was initially identified as a key property for a range of potential uses. Any future use of the land will be brought forward to Council in the future; however, no plans are in place at this time.
For more information, please contact:
Shawn Everitt
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of The Blue Mountains
(519) 599-3131 ext. 234
