Environmental Certificate for Mixed-Use Development at 351 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener
Official title: 351 MARGARET LIMITED - Certificate of property use
A developer wants to build residential, commercial, and community space on a contaminated property in Kitchener. The Ministry of Environment has reviewed a risk assessment and is now considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set conditions for safely managing any remaining contamination on the site.
Why This Matters
Planning to live, work, or shop near Margaret Avenue in Kitchener? This property has contamination that needs ongoing management. The certificate sets rules for how the land can be used safely. If you're a neighbour or future resident, you may want to know what safeguards are in place.
What Could Change
If approved, the property could be developed for residential, commercial, community, and institutional uses. The Certificate of Property Use would require specific risk management measures to protect future occupants and neighbours from contamination. These conditions would be legally binding on current and future property owners.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed risk management measures adequate to protect future residents and users?
- Should the property be approved for residential and community use given the contamination history?
How to Participate
- Review the Draft Certificate of Property Use to understand the proposed conditions and risk management measures.
- Submit your comments through this consultation page by March 13, 2026.
- For questions, contact the ministry at aaron.todd@ontario.ca or call 1-800-265-8658.