417 Industrial Park controversy part 1 – Consultation

Image shows many parcels of land, a large pink area marks several lots sold by the Township of Russell for industrial activities, yellow rectangles to the left show Township-owned lands which are for sale. Blue rectangles further left and below the pink show recently purchased Township land, and the notched green shows the limits of existing properties with the white notches representing homes. The red lines in the green and blue areas mark required buffer zones depending on the type of industry placed there.
This photo taken at the Township of Russell Council meeting November 27 shows many parcels of land. The pink area marks several lots sold by the Township of Russell for industrial activities, yellow rectangles to the left show Township-owned lands which are for sale. Blue rectangles further left and below the pink show recently purchased Township land, and the notched green shows the limits of existing properties with the white notches representing homes. The red lines in the green and blue areas mark required buffer zones depending on the type of industry placed there. Photo Candice Vetter
Candice Vetter - CJRO - | 20-12-2023
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The current industrial park west of St-Guillaume Road has recently grown extensively with Council approval.

New additions have alarmed nearby residents who say they were not consulted about the redesignation of prime agricultural land surrounding their homes and farms. This includes three landowners whose properties were recently revealed to be "future industrial lands".

See the link below for a related story with earlier maps and images:
Listen to the audio file including clips from residents, Township staff and Township Council here: