Building Our Best Brock

We're Building Our Best Brock!

In April 2021, the Township of Brock contracted WSP to undertake a full review of our Official Plan to guide how Brock grows into the future. The Official Plan provides direction for the growth and development of the community and where land uses (e.g. residential, commercial, industrial, parks) should be located. The Official Plan Review is an opportunity to update the Official Plan to reflect changes within the community and in Provincial and Regional planning policies.

This study is being undertaken in seven modules to help focus the review and allow us to best engage our residents in ways that are meaningful and manageable. To do this, we will be hosting several public meetings and information sessions, along with constant virtual engagement. Check out the reports associated with this project and the project timeline in the right side windows of this page.

Where We Are in the Process Now

Virtual Public Information Sessions have been held on August 31^st, 2021, February 17^th, 2022 and September 28, 2022 to have an interactive chat with the community about ideas, vision and strategies for Building our Best Brock. We received a great turnout for these events and gathered lots of valuable input. Thank you to all of our participants!

Draft Official Plan Document - The Project Team is currently working to prepare a draft Official Plan policy document based on the discussion papers and public input received to date. The draft OP document will be posted on this page and a public meeting will be held in the fall of 2023 to receive input from the community.

How to Participate in the Project

To participate and provide your input, you can:

• Subscribe to this page to receive email updates;
• Attend the next Public Information Sessions. Once you subscribe to this page, you will receive an email with a link to attend the Public Information Sessions. Additional information about each module is located on the Project Timeline (on the right toolbar) and is updated below as we progress through the project;
• Add your ideas, suggestions and questions to the Ideation Board below. You can also vote for other ideas you like to show your support; and/or
• Email or phone a member of the project team. You can find contact information under the "Who's Listening" tab (on the right toolbar).

Meetings are being held virtually. If on-line participation is difficult for you for any reason, please don't hesitate to call 705-432-2355 ext. 235 to speak with a representative from the Township. We'll ensure you receive the information in a paper format or can simply speak by phone with your messages written out for you to be included in the formal consultation record. We will endeavor to engage you in the most convenient way possible for you.

Project Documents

Background Documents to help understand the Official Plan Review Study Process

• What is an Official Plan Review?
• Section 26 Statutory Public Meeting Notice

Module #1: Vision and Strategic Direction Documents:

• Public Information Session #1 Public Notice
• Public Information Session #1 Presentation
• Public Information Session #1 Menti Results (participant feedback)
• Module #1: Vision and Strategic Directions Discussion Paper

Module #2: Housing/Living Areas and Module #3: Growth Management Documents:

• Public Information Session #2 Public Notice
• Module #2: Housing/Living Areas Discussion Paper
• Module #3: Growth Management Discussion Paper
• Public Information Session #2 Presentation
• Public Information Session #2 Menti Results (Participant Feedback)

Module #4: Natural Heritage and Environmental Opportunities and Module #5: Infrastructure Policy Analysis

• Public Information Session #3 Public Notice
• Module #4: Natural Heritage and Environmental Opportunities Discussion Paper
• Module #5: Infrastructure Policy Analysis Discussion Paper

Module #6: Healthy Communities

• Module #6: Healthy Communities Discussion Paper