Statement from the Township of Wilmot: Land Acquisition in Wilmot

BADEN, ON—The following statement is from the Township of Wilmot’s Mayor Natasha Salonen and members of Council:

“The Township of Wilmot would like to thank the residents who have reached out and expressed interest regarding the land acquisition discussions taking place in Wilmot.

As many know, the Region of Waterloo has been negotiating with some landowners in Wilmot regarding the sale of land. Those negotiations, like all real estate transactions, take place one-on-one. The Township is not, and should not, be involved directly in those discussions and subsequent transactions.

That said, we know there is considerable concern about the absence of information available in the public domain.

As your government representatives at the local level, we continue to advocate on behalf of landowners, ensuring that the process is fair and equitable. To that end, the Township of Wilmot continues to bring the thoughts, opinions and concerns of landowners and Wilmot residents to the Region of Waterloo. 

Wilmot Township will, therefore, only be able to provide updates on this matter when there is significant new information to share. Thank you.”

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Media contact:
Donna L. Kell | Manager of Communications and Strategic Initiatives
Township of Wilmot | 519-778-3782 | donna.kell@wilmot.ca