Brantwood Park Development

Gymnasium being demolished

Work is underway to transform the former School into a 4-9 unit residence, along with additional residential lots on the property. The official site plan has not been submitted to the Town yet. 

Brantwood Park Temporary Closure: Storm Water Drainage Construction 

There is  upcoming new storm sewer works through Brantwood park scheduled to begin on April 4th and will be completed by April 22nd, 2022.  During this time the park will be closed to the public to facilitate the construction.  

The new storm sewer line will improve the park’s storm water drainage and capture storm water from the future developments on the former Brantwood School property.   

Brantwood Public School Sold 

Local developer John Mehlenbacher purchased the Brantwood Public School site from the town, stating, "... my team and I understand there's an established neighbourhood with a very strong community connection to the building."
 

Read the Oakville News article here

Under the terms of a redevelopment plan approved by town council in 2013, the historic section of the vacant school is to be converted into four to nine residential units. 

The seven lots along Douglas are to be developed as detached homes.

Sale conditions will require a developer to complete a certain threshold of construction on the school building before the sale of the seven lots.

The town will maintain ownership of a parkette on the south end of the property, with the existing playground equipment moved this fall. 

 Read the Oakville News article here 

Draft official plan amendments were open for public review. 

Click here to view the Staff report 

Council approved a concept plan for the site and directed staff to bring forward proposed amendments to provide for:

• development  of seven detached residential lots fronting onto Douglas Avenue
• relocation of the playground to the corner of Douglas Avenue and Palmer Avenue
• retention of the historic portion of Brantwood School, if feasible, for a residential  conversion consisting of four to nine apartment units

Read the Memo here 

Both the former OT hospital and Brantwood School sites were part of the South Central Public Lands Study – a comprehensive land use study, completed in 2013 that evaluated options for four town-owned properties.

The public was encouraged to view and participate through public information sessions, open houses, surveys and feedback sessions spanning several months. 

In April 2013, Council endorsed the staff recommended land use option for Brantwood and directed staff to proceed with implementation.  

The aged and storied school is one of three schools in the area that were chosen by the Halton District School Board for closure. 

Four Oakville schools to close, one to open