Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 12

95 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 11 MIDHURST VALLEY –A NATURAL COMMUNITY TAKES SHAPE NORTH OF TORONTO A group of renowned new home builders – Brookfield Residential, CountryWide Homes, Geranium, and Sundance Homes are partnering to deliver the visionary masterplan for the Midhurst community in the Township of Springwater. The partnership, known as Midhurst Valley has recently launched the first phase of its multi-phase development in the master planned community. Comprising a secondary plan of approximately 10,000 new households, this community represents a new chapter in the Township of Springwater’s history. The builders applaud the municipality on its desire to preserve and protect the natural environment, welcome new residents, and provide enhanced amenities for all of Springwater, including a new recreation hub situated in the heart of the community. Midhurst Valley masterplan includes parks, a network of trails, open greenspace, and acres of protected area. The community borders Minesing Wetlands Conservation Area a popular destination for canoeing, kayaking, hiking, cross-country skiing and bird watching. Spanning some 15,000 acres it is one of the largest wetlands in southern Ontario and often referred to as the “Everglades of the North” as it is designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, a distinction shared with Florida. The master planned development includes new state-of-the-art wastewater and water treatment facilities, which will allow the community to be able to attract a broader range of employers, thereby expanding the range of employment opportunities for local residents. Nestled within a natural landscape, this all-seasons location, just minutes from the City of Barrie, and the recreational areas of Georgian Bay and Horseshoe Valley, Midhurst is ideal for families of all sizes. The first release of homes includes 25-foot semi-detached, 36- and 44-foot singles in a mix of traditional and transitional architecture. Future development includes neighbourhood hubs with medium density housing, schools, shops, and services. Bayfield Street, planned as a mixed-use main street, running north-to-south through the centre of the community, will become a destination for residents and visitors alike. In fall 2021 the first release of homes offered for sale generated great excitement from homebuyers resulting in a near sellout after just two weeks! Home construction is expected to commence in early 2022, alongside further product offerings in a phased program ensuring building and sales progress remain coordinated. The exciting evolution of Midhurst Valley will take shape over the next five to ten years. ...... For more information, please visit our website midhurstvalley.com