Certificate of Property Use for Contaminated Site at 4610 Finch Avenue East, Toronto
Official title: City of Toronto - Certificate of property use
The City of Toronto wants to redevelop a contaminated property at 4610 Finch Avenue East for residential use. A risk assessment found contaminants on site, and the province is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use that would allow development with specific safety conditions. These include barriers to contaminated soil, air monitoring, and restrictions on construction.
Why This Matters
Planning to buy a home in this future development? You'd be living on a site with known contamination. The safety measures proposed would be legally tied to the property forever. Nearby residents may also want to know what's being built next door.
What Could Change
If approved, the Certificate of Property Use would allow residential development on this contaminated site. Future owners would be legally required to maintain soil barriers, conduct air monitoring, and follow a groundwater management plan. The certificate would be registered on the property title permanently.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed risk management measures adequate to protect future residents from soil contamination?
- Should residential development be permitted on this contaminated property?
- Are the air and pressure monitoring programs sufficient for long-term safety?
How to Participate
- Review the Draft CPU to understand the proposed conditions and risk management measures.
- Submit your comments through this consultation page by the deadline.
- For questions, contact richard.saunders@ontario.ca or call (416) 990-2661.