Mayor’s Monday Mailbag – Oct. 17, 2022 – Is There An Update on the Purchase of Robert Bateman H.S.?

Welcome to the Mayor’s Monday Mailbag, an initiative Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and the Mayor’s Office launched to share weekly answers to questions from the public we’ve received through our main email inbox at mayor@burlington.ca or the Mayor’s social media platforms.At the end of the month, we publish a roundup of those most pressing questions we’ve received in the weeks prior.Mayor’s Monday Mailbag – Oct. 17, 2022QUESTION:“Wasn’t there supposed to be an update on the purchase of the former Robert Bateman High School site by now?"ANSWER:We know the community has been waiting for further information and confirmation that the purchase of the former Robert Bateman High School site has been finalized. The community support for the City working to retain this site as a community hub and park space has been overwhelmingly positive, and we thank our residents for that support, as well as Burlington City Council on its unanimous decision to preserve the area and protect it from other uses, such as a potential high-rise development.Currently, staff have advised there are still conditions on the sale that are being worked through and need to be cleared prior to closing. All matters related to the land transactions and lease arrangements are expected to be closed and completed later this fall.Once the purchase is finalized, staff will advise Council and the community that it has been completed. We’re looking forward to sharing the details with residents, with their continued support, and planning for the future of the Bateman site once the information can be released.

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