SW Ingersoll Secondary Plan

Why is the Town undertaking the SW Ingersoll Secondary Plan?

Ingersoll has a vibrant history as a small farming community on the banks of the Thames River. It is centrally located in southwest Ontario, accessible by Highway 401 and VIA Rail. It has a rich culture, quaint downtown, good employment opportunities, and access to recreational and leisure activities, and is targeted for steady residential and employment growth.

Of the 47,200 people and 21,100 job growth forecasted for Oxford County to 2046, 15,850 people and 3,160 jobs are projected for Ingersoll. After factoring out growth that can be accommodated within the existing Built-up Area and the Designated Greenfield Area, a need for additional residential and employment land was identified based on a land needs assessment. To help support this long-term growth, a boundary adjustment (effective January 2021) brought ~630 gross hectares of land from South-West Oxford into the Town of Ingersoll, which is the subject of this study.

What is a Secondary Plan?

The County of Oxford Official Plan provides the overall mission and policies for managing growth, protecting resources, and promoting economic development in the Town of Ingersoll.

Secondary Plans are more detailed plans for specific areas within the Town that identify land use planning, community design, transportation, and municipal infrastructure needs to accommodate long-term growth. The SW Ingersoll Secondary Plan will be implemented through an Official Plan Amendment to bring the study area into the Town's Urban Area to meet the 25-year land need and designate the land for urban uses.

The Study Area

There are generally three areas that make up the Study Area, which include the east-, west-, and south-side of Ingersoll. The east side of Ingersoll includes approximately 59 hectares located north of Highway 401, east of 119 Harris Street. The west side of Ingersoll includes approximately 280 hectares located north of Highway 401, west of Ingersoll Street south and the CAMI plant, south of the Thames River and east of the Five Points Wetland. The south side of Ingersoll includes approximately 280 hectares located south of Highway 401, north of Curry Road, east of Plank Line, and west of Union Road. Current uses within the Study Area include manufacturing, and agricultural uses, including existing livestock operation and housing.

study area map

Community Engagement Objectives

The following overall objectives will direct the engagement process throughout the development of the South West Ingersoll Secondary Plan.

Ensure engagement is inclusive of diverse stakeholder groups and the geography of Ingersoll.
Provide ample opportunity for public engagement as early as possible, given the uniqueness of the project and recognizing that there are fewer opportunities to engage going forward (appeal rights).
Provide multiple touch points for two-way conversations with the community.
Early and timely communication that is in a clear and accessible format.
Communication methods and tactics that ensure a wide cross-section of the community is accessed.
Transparency through open public engagement, decision-making processes and outcomes.
Be open and honest about the implications of decisions being made.
Consideration of public comments and concerns are reflected in the project outcomes.
Offer Flexibility to address any changes needed due to COVID-19 or otherwise.

How do I get involved?

“Our community, our voice”

We know that growth can bring a lot of exciting changes that can help shape the future of Ingersoll. We encourage community members to share your comments and suggestions at one of the many engagement opportunities that are being provided:

Community Engagement

Two rounds of community engagement activities have been conducted before
key decision-making points in the project. These events provided an
opportunity to get informed and share feedback. Community engagement events
were scheduled for November 2022 and April 2023.

Secondary Plan - Transportation Assessment

Secondary Plan - Water Section Memo

Secondary Plan - Sanitary Memo

Secondary Plan - Final

Secondary Plan - SWM Final

Secondary Plan - Arch Final

Secondary Plan - CHAR Final

Secondary Plan - FIA Final (Town)

Secondary Plan - FIA Final (County)

Secondary Plan - AIA Tech Memo

Secondary Plan - Community Engagement Strategy

Ingersoll PJR Master Final Draft