Staff memo. With regard to the Wilson Farmhouse, please be advised that: 1. The demolition contractor is on site and has installed the hoarding and tree protection. 2. Abatement and removal of hazardous materials inside the house has started and materials are being salvaged for future re-use. We’re expecting this work to be completed towards the end […]
Category: Wilson Farm Park
Wilson/Ingram Farmhouse & the Official Plan
From a resident I have been following progress of the Wilson/Ingram Farmhouse issue over the years and have now been compelled to write as demolition nears. I am not concerned with the demolition and the loss of this property as, to me, it merely represents a near-sighted risk that was taken and failed. Had the […]
Guelph's Official Plan
From the City’s website. “When a proposal is made that does not conform with the Official Plan, the proposal cannot proceed without the processing and approval of an Official Plan Amendment by Guelph City Council.”
City preparing for demolition of Wilson Farmhouse
Press release. The City has issued an RFP to demolish the Wilson Farmhouse. It is anticipated the demolition work will start in July and be completed in early August. On May 21, at a special meeting of Council devoted to the Wilson Farmhouse, Council heard delegations from several members of the community. In the end, […]
Democracy Wins, Long live democracy and …
Comments from a resident. Greetings from The NORM Group. How are you today after the decisive vote at the meeting last night about “Wilson Farmhouse?” May I request your permission to express my feeling that all of you appeared to be tired of the matter and, voted not to “kick the can” down the road […]
Council Finally Comes to It's Senses
Resident’s comments. Your last ditched efforts to save that “piece of junk” called the Wilson farm house have failed. It is mind boggling to see how much time, energy, money, and political capital has been wasted on this mess over the years, when there were so many more pressing issues in our city to be addressed by […]
what makes a city beautiful?
A resident’s comments. What makes a city beautiful? What makes a city a destination? A quick browse of the internet reveals that in Canada top tourist attractions include: Niagara Falls, Banff, The Rocky Mountains, Historic Quebec City, Nova Sootia’s Paggy’s Cove and the Bay of Fundy as the top 5 destinations. The order may change […]
Letter from DJK regarding the Wilson Farmhouse
A resident’s perspective. For the past 46 years my family residence has been close to the Wilson farmhouse, with a lifetime of wonderful shared memories with the Ingram family. As a suburban youth, the various experiences I enjoyed at this farm helped indelibly shape my aspirations and appreciation of the past. In many ways, it […]
Submission for inclusion in agenda package Monday may 12 Wilson Farmhouse
A resident’s clarification. I am a registered delegate to attend this meeting on Monday May 12. May I request you to include the attached written submission for consideration at the above meeting? JM Wilson Farmhouse – Clarifications to RFEOI – Staff Report
Wilson Farmhouse.Written Comments for May 12 Council Meeting
A resident’s perspective. I attach written comments for inclusion in the documents for the Council’s consideration of the Wilson Farmhouse at its May 12 meeting DM Wilson Farmhouse RFEOI