Collingwood Grain Terminals
Photo by Dave West Photography
Current Status:
On June 17th, following a presentation by Staff, Council approved the Town project team to execute the Definitive Documents with Streetcar & Dream (Grain Terminals Revitalization Inc.). The execution of the Definitive Documents is a required next step for the continued evolution of the Terminals Point Project and in achieving the goals that were previously established at the outset of this procurement. The Definitive Documents provide the legal framework for all aspects of the collaboration and are based on the previously executed Memorandum of Understanding.
Next Step:
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Photo by Dave West Photography
Current Status:
On June 17th, following a presentation by Staff, Council approved the Town project team to execute the Definitive Documents with Streetcar & Dream (Grain Terminals Revitalization Inc.). The execution of the Definitive Documents is a required next step for the continued evolution of the Terminals Point Project and in achieving the goals that were previously established at the outset of this procurement. The Definitive Documents provide the legal framework for all aspects of the collaboration and are based on the previously executed Memorandum of Understanding.
Next Step:
A Due Diligence period will follow execution of the agreements where both parties will undertake further investigative and design work prior to closing. Additionally, the next step in the process will include active community education, engagement, and consultation which will help inform the design and establish a final concept for the lands. Stay tuned to Engage and the Town’s social media channels for information on upcoming events.
Highlights: Streetcar & Dream proposed vision
The final decision for the design of the Terminals and public areas will be highly informed by community input. However, Streetcar & Dream’s proposed vision includes the following highlights (refer to Concept Photos):
- Redeveloping Heritage Drive into four distinct areas that link together.
- Preserving and revitalizing the Terminals into a full-service hotel with restaurants and event spaces.
- Adding a residential condominium to the east of the Terminals.
- Creating public access to the top “bin floor” for views of Georgian Bay and downtown Collingwood.
- Enhancing the community’s access to the shoreline and water, creating new trails and walkways, lookouts and boardwalks.
- Creating space for shops.
- Transforming the Collingwood Harbour marine area.
About the project
The Collingwood Grain Terminals have a long history in our community. They are highly prominent and iconic. They have been unused since 1993, and for years, many have been wondering about their future.
Since 2019, Town Council has been taking action to consider the options to revitalize the Terminals. The costs for the Town to revitalize the Terminals are more than taxpayers can afford. As such, Council approved entering into a private-sector partnership, which opens the door for the Town to do more for the community. It achieve three critical goals:
- It ensures the Town maintains ownership of the majority of the lands.
- It gives the Town authority to set expectations and hold private partners to account.
- It brings greater value for taxpayers’ dollars because it leverages private investment to upgrade and enhance public spaces and meet community needs.
Based on community input, Council approved a set of 16 Guiding Principles to form the basis of a partnership. In 2021, Town staff went to tender to find a potential partner to work with the Town on the revitalization project.
In August 2022, Streetcar and Dream was chosen as the successful company for this partnership because their proposed vision has the greatest alignment with the Guiding Principles.
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Collingwood Grain Terminals Tour with the Mayor - Enter for a chance to tour the Collingwood Grain Terminals with Mayor Hamlin. Experience the facility from the inside and learn about its historic operation.
How to enter:
Submit your entry and answer a skill-testing question in one of three ways:
- In-person at the August 17th Farmers Market between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- In-person at Town Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday until Noon, Tuesday, September 3, 2024
- Online at Engage Collingwood – Terminals Point page until Noon, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 (fill out form below)
The tour will be on Thursday, September 19, 2024, during one of three time periods filled on a first-confirmed basis. (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
10 entries of individuals who accurately answered the skill-testing question on the entry form will be selected at random live on the radio on The Peak FM on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. by Mayor Hamlin.
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The Collingwood Museum is designing a new Terminals-themed t-shirt, following the success of the ‘Get Your Ship Together’ shirt. For the new Terminals-themed t-shirt, Museum Staff are looking for a caption.
How to submit your caption idea:
- In-person at the August 17th Farmers Market between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- In-person at Town Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday until 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2024
- Online at Engage Collingwood – Terminals Point page until 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2024 (fill out the form below)
The winner will receive a free T-shirt with the new design and their slogan!
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Thank you for your interest in the Built Heritage Assessment of the Collingwood Grain Terminals and surrounding area. This survey is intended to gain additional feedback from the community related to specific features or elements that support the cultural heritage value or interest of the Grain Terminals and surrounding area. Please share your feedback by November 10, 2021.
The feedback from this survey will be used to help inform the Built Heritage Assessment and not for making decisions. Any reports that this feedback informs will be subject to further public consultation and review and approval of Town Council. To respect the confidentiality of all who provide feedback, the results of the survey will not be shared publicly.
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Thank you for your interest in the Built Heritage Assessment of the Collingwood Grain Terminals and surrounding area. This survey is intended to engage the community and gather information related to understanding which features or elements best represent the cultural heritage value or interest of the Grain Terminals and surrounding area. Please share your feedback by September 30, 2021.
The feedback from this survey will be used to help inform the Built Heritage Assessment and not for making decisions. Any reports that this feedback informs will be subject to further public consultation and review and approval of Town Council. To respect the confidentiality of all who provide feedback, the results of the survey will not be shared publicly.
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Thank you in your interest in the Collingwood Grain Terminals Built Heritage Assessment. This survey is intended to engage with the community to gather information related to the heritage value of the Collingwood Grain Terminals and surrounding area. Please share your feedback by September 8, 2021.
The feedback from this survey will be used to help inform the Built Heritage Assessment. Any reports that reference the information gathered in this survey will be subject to further public consultation and subject to the review and approval of Town Council. To respect the confidentiality of all who provide feedback, the individual results of the survey will not be shared publicly.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey!
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CLOSED: This survey has concluded.
Thank you in your interest in the Collingwood Grain Terminals. This survey is intended to engage the community and gather their ideas on next step Process Options. Please share your feedback and ideas by Friday, January 31, 2020.
The feedback from this survey will be used to provide perspective and not for making decisions. Any reports that this feedback informs will be subject to the review and approval of Town Council. To respect the confidentiality of all who provide feedback, the results of the survey will not be shared publicly.
Please provide feedback on the 3 Process Options listed in the Collingwood Grain Terminals White Paper.
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Streetcar & Dream Concept Photos
Timeline
2024:
- Farmer's Market Terminals Point Update - August 17th, 2024
- Council approved the Town project team to execute the Definitive Documents with Streetcar & Dream (Grain Terminals Revitalization Inc.) on June 17th, 2024.
- Presentation at the Simcoe Street Theatre sponsored by the Collingwood Museum and open to the public on March 19th, 2024. Presentation covered the history of the Terminals up to the current project status.
- Presentation to the Collingwood & District Historical Society on March 4th, 2024, on history of the Terminals up to current project status.
- January to June - Town and Streetcar & Dream working collaboratively on the creation of the Definitive Documents.
2023:
- Project name, 'Terminals Point', announced November 15, 2023
- Survey to rename this unique area - survey closed October 20th
- Farmers' Market Information Booth - Saturday, August 26th & Saturday, October 7th, 2023
- Public engagement on plans and possible designs to begin in Fall
- Council approves staff to enter into the MOU with Streetcar & Dream to inform future negotiations
- Memorandum of Understanding presented to Council for consideration
- Streetcar & Dream unveil vision for the Terminals and surrounding public areas
2022:
- Staff directed to report back on Agreement/MOU for Council's consideration
- Streetcar & Dream Unlimited Corp. chosen as highest ranked proponent
- Issue RFP for the project
- 3 proponents short listed
- Call to interested parties for the Collingwood Grain Terminals Revitalization Project
- Project guiding principles approved
- RFP awarded to KPMG Consulting as Partner
- Issue RFP for Grain Terminals Revitalization Partner
2021:
- Built Heritage Assessment completed
- RFP issued for Grain Terminals Revitalization Partner
2020:
- Built Heritage Assessment
- 3 phases of community consultation
2019: