Walkway will connect Grand Canal residence, Welland community centre |
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The walkway between the Grand Canal Residence and the Welland community centre under construction on Friday. JULIE JOCSAK / TORSTAR
Making connections with other organizations is an important part of the City of Welland’s efforts in providing programming to residents.
And that’s exactly what is taking place at Welland Community Centre, formerly known as the wellness complex, and its new neighbour on the east side of the recreational canal – Grand Canal retirement residence, a home that opened late last year.
Work started in the spring on a new walkway to join the 130-unit facility with the community centre, part of a reciprocal agreement between both parties.
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Empire Sportsplex in Welland set to start seeing action next month |
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The Empire Sportsplex in Welland will open July 9. BOB TYMCZYSZYN / TORSTAR |
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A new outdoor sports facility in Welland with a price tag of more than $3 million will start seeing some action next month.
Empire Sportsplex, next to Welland International Flatwater Centre, is about “97 per cent” finished and will be unveiled with a grand opening on Saturday, July 9, said the city’s director of community services, Rob Axiak, on Thursday.
The 11,200-square-metre facility is two sites in one.
The main area’s construction value is $2.75 million, which will be paid for by Empire Communities, a developer planning to build close to 2,000 homes in Dain City, slightly south of the multi-use sports facility.
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Target development represents new beginning for Welland's Seaway Mall |
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Mike Belcastro is excited by all the activity in the north end of Welland.
With proposed developments on the Northern Reach and Quaker Road/Niagara Street area bringing in somewhere between 4,180 and 4,880 residential units, the president of Seaway Mall has a right to be excited.
It’s a lot of potential new customers for the mall at 800 Niagara St.
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An excavator from Budget Demolition tears down the former Target store at Seaway Mall in Welland. Mall president Mike Belcastro said the develop-ment of Warbler Place Urban Village in the location will breathe new life into the mall.
DAVE JOHNSON / TORSTAR
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Welland to develop affordable housing community improvement plan |
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A 42-unit affordable housing development is currently under construction at 60 York St. In Welland and will cater to victims of domestic violence and Black and Indigenous people. The City of Welland approved hiring a consultant to develop an affordable housing community improvement plan which could help those looking to build in the city. DAVE JOHNSON / TORSTAR
Welland will add another tool to help support affordable housing strategies in the city with the creation of a new community improvement plan (CIP).
Council recently approved hiring Cambridge-based Tim Welch Consulting Inc. — a research, development and planning firm — to create an affordable housing CIP to address the needs in the city.
Grant Munday, the city’s director of planning and development services, said there was an extensive review process which involved the affordable housing committee, made up of residents and members of an affordable housing task force.
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Developer proposes 380 residential units
in north Welland
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North Welland may see 380 residential units built on Niagara Street at Quaker Road, once developer Ambria Homes finishes an environmental assessment of lands in the area. The properties are on the east side of the street and stretch north to the former Canada’s Best Value Inn and back onto Quaker Road Sports Complex. DAVE JOHNSON / TORSTAR
North Welland may see an 380 residential units built on Niagara Street at Quaker Road, once developer Ambria Homes finishes an environmental assessment of lands in the area.
That’s in addition to the proposed 1,300 residential units on the site of the former Target building at Seaway Mall, and between 3,800 and 4,500 residential units proposed over the next decade for the Northern Reach property that stretches from Woodlawn Road north to almost Merritt Road on the west side of the recreational canal.
City council recently approved funding for a Phase 2 environmental assessment study for residential and commercial use at 968 and 1000 Niagara St. Under the city’s community improvement programs, the developer is eligible for $13,551 in funding out of a request for $27,103 to cover the assessment costs. The city’s portion of the funding is $8,551 with Niagara Region kicking in $5,000.
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WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?
300 South Pelham Rd.
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A a four-storey apartment building with 103 residential units is under construction at 300 South Pelham Rd. NICK FEARNS/METROLAND
With lots of construction along Webber Road in the western end of Welland, it can be hard to know what is coming to the neighbourhood.
At the southeastern corner of South Pelham Road and Webber Road, something big is going in.
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LIV Communities to develop the Northern Reach lands with residential and commercial units, enhanced access to canal trails and Merritt Island
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The lands known as the Northern Reach, situated to the west of the recreational canal from Woodlawn Road north to Merritt Road, will be developed by LIV Communities. Welland City Council confirmed LIV Communities would develop the nearly 62 hectares of waterfront property in the city with between 3,800 and 4,500 residential units.
The development will contain a mixed-use residential and a commercial block that features outdoor patio areas with a canal and park views.
"This development will showcase our city's natural beauty along the canal.," said Steve Zorbas, CAO. "With splash pads, playgrounds, washrooms, and more in the central and neighbourhood parks, our community is afforded some wonderful amenities to enjoy and get active; we're excited to see LIV's vision come to life."
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Welland Burger King 'completely different' after $1.5M renovation |
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Welland’s Home of The Whopper has been completely transformed. After being closed for two months while a $1.5-million renovation at Burger King on Niagara Street took place, the fast food restaurant near Seaway Mall opened about three weeks ago. KRIS DUBE / TORSTAR FILE PHOTO
Welland’s Home of The Whopper has been completely transformed.
After being closed for two months while a $1.5-million renovation at Burger King on Niagara Street took place, the fast food restaurant near Seaway Mall opened about three weeks ago.
The building was completely gutted and “everything from the floor up” has been redone, said co-owner Anil Shahani, who has operated the restaurant with his wife Malika for the last seven years.
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Building permits valued at more than $55 million in construction issued
in Welland to date
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Apartments, condominiums and accessory dwellings make up the majority of building permits issued in Welland to date, putting the city on course for another record-breaking year.
The city said 173 permits valued at more than $55 million in construction have been issued, and include the start of 309 new housing units.
A release said townhouses and single-detached homes make up a small portion of the residential growth.
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With 173 building permits valued at more than $55 million issued in Welland to date, the city is on its way to another record-breaking year. One of those permits is for the seven-storey Upper Vista Welland residential condominium at 350 Prince Charles Dr. S. DAVE JOHNSON / TORSTAR |
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Welland Canadian Tire to become company flagship store with major expansion |
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General manger Kevin Ryder and senior manager Richard King stand in front of the Welland Canadian Tire. The store is undergoing a major expansion that will transform it into a "Remarkable Retail" location. PAUL FORSYTH/METROLAND |
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Comparing the scope of what Welland’s Canadian Tire store will soon look like to an airliner hangar would be misleading.
Simply put, the hangar would probably be a runt compared to the store.
That’s because as part of a massive investment it’s making into its brand, Canadian Tire’s expansion in the Rose City is about to make the store a flagship for the high-profile retail giant celebrating 100 years in business this year.
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Watermain improvements in Dain City coming as result of close to $4M
from upper governments
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Jennifer O'Connell, Parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, front, and Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, announce funding for water infrastructure work in Dain City outside Welland city hall on Thursday with the Main Street Bridge serving as a backdrop. JULIE JOCSAK / TORSTAR
Welland will be hydrated with federal and provincial government funding for a major watermain project in Dain City.
On Thursday, Jennifer O’Connell, parliamentary secretary to the federal minister of intergovernmental affairs, infrastructure and communities Dominic LeBlanc, and Kinga Surma, Ontario infrastructure minister, announced joint funding for 144 water infrastructure projects across Ontario — one of them being located at the south end of the Rose City.
In Welland, the investment is supporting the installation of approximately 1,500 metres of watermain along Canal Bank Road, seven new hydrants, and additional valves and connections.
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"Spotlight On" looks at Welland's new and existing businesses, providing a glimpse into what makes them a staple in the community. |
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“Welland is a great place to operate a business. City Council and the Mayor are always available and interacting in the community. This makes them approachable and open to discussing business issues whenever needed. This community is very family oriented and appreciative of our sponsorships and participation in local events. This just makes Welland a great and supportive community to do business in.”~ Jeff Reuter, president
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Reuter & Reilly Insurance
Reuter & Reilly Insurance has remained a family business proudly serving Welland and the Niagara Region for nearly 100 years. The brokerage was started in the 1920s by the Reilly family, and Dick Reilly, son of the original founder, was still involved with the business when it was purchased by current owner Jeff Reuter in 1995. Operating out of a converted home on Niagara Street, Jeff’s father oversaw a different insurance brokerage until the late 1980s, and his background and mentorship continue to be highly valued by Jeff and his team. Although the COVID pandemic dampened celebrations for the 25th anniversary, Reuter & Reilly Insurance are proud of this milestone and looking forward to a bright future of serving their clients, and our community.
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“Doing business in Welland means not just going to work every day to provide a service, but also being an active member in the community and giving back to the city and its residents in any way we can.”
~ Jim Borysko, executive director
May Spotlight
Welland McMaster Family Health Team
In 2010, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care announced the development of 30 new family health teams across Ontario. In partnership with the City of Welland and McMaster University’s School of Medicine, the Welland McMaster Family Health Team was developed to provide an all-access range of services to the residents of Welland, Pelham, and Port Colborne. Some of the interdisciplinary healthcare professionals include: Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and a Mental Health Nurse; an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist, a Psychiatrist, and a Registered Dietician. The team also features: a Health Educator, Social Workers, a Registered Dietician, Physiatrist, and Chiropodist. In addition to meeting the health needs of residents, the staff at Welland McMaster Family Health support our community with their involvement in the Raising the Roof campaign in support of mental health, annual food drives for the Welland Hope Centre, Port Cares, and Pelham Cares, as well as supporting Family and Children’s Services of Niagara.
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“I’m delighted and proud to say that the Canadian headquarters for Bosch Rexroth Canada is located in Welland. As part of a vibrant and growing community, Bosch Rexroth continues to invest in both its people and assets, as evidenced by the current expansion of our Welland facilities. Being part of the engaging City of Welland gives us a sense of belonging and enables us to support and share in the perpetual growth of one another, our business, and the community.
As a local business, we help to create more wealth within the community, improving the quality of life for all and creating a more self-sustainable and prosperous Welland. A large part of our connection to the community is achieved by reaching out and helping those in need, promoting the welfare of others, and sharing our good fortune through charitable donations of funds and time. Our hope is that Bosch Rexroth Canada makes Welland a better place for all of us to live in.”
~ John Mataya, president
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Bosh Rexroth
The Welland location of Bosch Rexroth Canada was identified as a key partner in the company’s global expansion strategy and work is underway to optimize the Welland facility. This investment in innovation, automation, productivity, and environ-mental enhancements began in 2019. The significant changes coming to the Welland site include an expansion of the logistic centre, modernization of the manufacturing areas, equipment and processes, upgrades to the climate controls, and a renovation of the main administration areas. The logistics centre expansion is an exciting endeavour that will see the construction of a shipping staging area with four new loading docks and a transportation corridor that links the centre to the manufacturing area for a completely enclosed path for materials. The project is expected to be complete in late 2022 and staff are eagerly looking forward to the improved processes, teamwork, and efficiencies this enhancement will usher in.
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Contact:
Lina DeChellis, Manager,
Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Welland
Telephone:
905-735-1700 ext 2110 or 1-800-735-3771
Fax:905-735-1543
www.madeinwelland.ca
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About Us:
City of Welland
Economic Development Office
60 East Main St.
Welland, Ontario
L3B 3X4
905-735-3771
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WELLAND/NIAGARA GATEWAY ECONOMIC ZONE & CENTRE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)
The Gateway CIP provides financial incentives to property owners who revitalize, strengthen and diversify the economy in Welland by promoting private sector investment, development, redevelopment and construction activity on employment lands in the Gateway CIP Project Area which includes all employment lands (both strategic and non-strategic locations for investment) within the urban area of the City.
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In partnership with the Niagara Region, three Incentive Programs are available through the Gateway CIP.
- The Tax Increment Based Grant Program (TIBG);
- The Development Charge Grant Program (currently both the Region of Niagara and the City of Welland offer a 100% exemption in Development Charges);
- City of Welland Planning Application Fee Grant Program (available in Strategic locations for Investment.
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