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Central Elgin plans to redevelop the former St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital lands into over 3,500 homes for about 9,000 residents. A request for proposals has been issued for private sector partners, with council approval of the official plan amendment anticipated in June 2026.

The 168-hectare site will support urban growth and includes a mix of residential neighborhoods and community amenities while preserving historical buildings. The redevelopment is backed by a compensation agreement linked to a Volkswagen-PowerCo battery plant, projected to create substantial job opportunities, with 1,700 cubic meters of wastewater capacity allocated for this project.