Wilmot residents invited to share ideas about new Official Plan

The Township of Wilmot is preparing a new Official Plan to guide development throughout its rural and urban communities until 2051.

The new plan will replace the existing Township and Regional Official Plans and will build on Wilmot’s long-term vision for growth, with a renewed focus on complete communities.

The plan will include a range and mix of housing, employment opportunities, schools, recreational amenities, options for servicing, roads, and active transportation while protecting natural heritage features and farmland.

As an early step in the process, residents are invited to register for a one-on-one conversation with a member of the project team. These conversations are an opportunity for residents to share thoughts and ideas that should be considered during the development of the Official Plan.

Those interested can register for a 15-minute telephone call by emailing WilmotOP@wilmot.ca with a preferred phone number and timeslot. Questions for participants to consider prior to the call include:

• What are the biggest issues facing the Township that should be addressed in the new Official Plan?
• What are the biggest opportunities to consider in the Township?
• Where are examples of other rural areas, towns or villages that do a terrific job providing housing, places to work and livable communities?

The conversations will take place on Monday, August 18, 2025. For more information about the Official Plan project, visit www.engagewr.ca/new-wilmot-official-plan, email WilmotOP@wilmot.ca or call 519-634-8519 ext. 9237.

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For media inquiries:

Brett O’Reilly | Communications Specialist
brett.oreilly@wilmot.ca | 519-634-8519 ext. 9229