POWERLINE CENTRAL

Powerline Central is a new residential community which includes parks, schools, other public open spaces, trail connections and recreational facilities.

Consistent with the vision and principles outlined in the City of Brantford Official Plan and the guiding objectives set out in the Brantford Urban Design Manual, the proposed Powerline Central community is envisioned to be a complete, pedestrian-oriented, and active transportation-supportive neighbourhood, that is compatible with the existing land uses and the Natural Heritage System (NHS).

Official Plan

On March 23, 2021, the City of Brantford adopted the new City of Brantford Official Plan – Envisioning Our City: 2051.  The Plan was approved by the Province on August 4, 2021.

This Official Plan expanded the City’s Settlement Area boundary - the area within which urban land uses are permitted by approximately 900 hectares.  The Settlement Area expansion lands are part of the 2,720 hectares annexed to the City of Brantford from the County of Brant in 2017, The annexation enables the City to accommodate growth in new areas, in addition to growth through intensification within existing built-up areas.

Powerline Central Block Plan

The new Official Plan requires the preparation of Block Plans for Community Areas in the expansion lands.  The role of the Block Plan process is to: identify the detailed land use pattern and density, confirm the boundaries of the Natural Heritage System, identify the road pattern, identify parkland and school sites, and determine servicing details for water, sanitary and stormwater.

The Block Plan Process is as follows:

Guiding Principles

In support of making a positive contribution to the City of Brantford’s development goals, the following community guiding principles have been established for Powerline Central:

• Provide Access to Natural & Cultural Heritage Features

• Implement Strategies to Tackle Climate Change throughout the Development

• Direct Growth to Appropriate Areas

• Ensure Safe & Convenient Mobility Options

• Create Healthy & Inclusive Communities

Block Plan Design

The design of the Powerline Central Community aligns with the policies outlined in the City of Brantford’s Official Plan regarding future growth and development. Powerline Central is envisioned to be a community that retains connections to its small-town origins, cherishes the natural features that surrounds it, and celebrates the historical legacy that is embedded within it. Powerline Central will be inclusive, accessible, compact, and well-connected for all modes of travel. Residents will have access to a range of housing, community services, and recreational amenities to support their well-being.

Supporting Studies

In support of the Block Plan, several supporting studies have been completed by Powerline Central Community Builders Inc. Landowners Group (PCCBI):

• Block Plan Document

• Urban Design Report

• Block Servicing Study

  • Main Text

  • Appendix A1 - Fluvial Geomorphological Assessment

  • Appendix A2 - Erosion Exceedance

  • Appendix A3 - Baseline Monitoring

  • Appendix A4 - Tributary K Infiltration Memo

  • Appendix B – Environmental Impact Study

  • Appendix C – Traffic Impact Study

  • Appendix D – Hydrogeological Investigation

  • Appendix E – Utility Investigation

  • Appendix F – Noise Impact Assessment

  • Appendix G – Archaeological and Cultural Heritage

  • Appendix H – Geotechnical

  • Appendix I – Sanitary Pump Station

  • Appendix J – Watermain Hydraulic Modelling Report

  • Appendix K1 - Hydraulic Memo

  • Appendix K2 - Hydrology Memo

  • Appendix L – Civil Servicing - Pre-development drainage

  • Appendix L – Civil Servicing - Post-development drainage

  • Appendix L – Civil Servicing - SWM Ponds

  • Appendix L – Civil Servicing - ROW Sections

  • Appendix L – Civil Servicing - Conceptual Servicing

Public Consultation Process

A public consultation exercise is underway as part of the block plan process for Powerline Central.

A public open house was held on June 26, 2024 to share information and provide an opportunity for the public to offer feedback.

Presentation material from the public open house is available at the link below:

• Public Open House material

Ongoing City Initiatives to Support the Block Plan

• Powerline Road Environmental Assessment

• Wayne Gretzky Parkway Environmental Assessment

What’s Next

The Powerline Central Community Builders Inc. Landowners Group submitted a Block Plan application to the City of Brantford on May 14, 2024.  In addition to the public consultation process, the Block Plan application will be circulated to internal City Departments for review and comment.  Once all comments have been addressed, the Block Plan application will be approved by the City. 

The Block Plan serves as the comprehensive blueprint for future individual draft plans of subdivisions. It will be used as a basis for the evaluation of applications submitted by the landowners within the Block.

For more information on the Block Plan Study, please fill out the form below: