The Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan Review
Notice of Public Open House on May 7, 2026. Learn more. |
A Secondary Plan Review is underway for the Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor. Originally adopted through the Official Plan Amendment 7 (OPA 7) in 2010, key components of the plan included identifying and planning for strategic redevelopment locations, as well as intensification, maintenance, and enhancement of existing neighbourhoods. In keeping with the existing objectives of this Plan, key priorities for the review will include:
- Balancing redevelopment and intensification objectives, with the preservation of existing low-density neighbourhoods.
- Identifying the potential for transit-oriented development in areas closest to the Georgetown GO Station.
- Ensuring that the objectives of the Mill Street Corridor Precinct Neighbourhood Study are appropriately considered as part of the Secondary Plan update.
This project will be carried out over four phases and is expected to take two years, and include many opportunities for public engagement. A revised Secondary Plan, informed by public input, and various technical studies, will build upon the key objectives of the original Plan.
Notice of Public Open House on May 7, 2026. Learn more. |
A Secondary Plan Review is underway for the Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor. Originally adopted through the Official Plan Amendment 7 (OPA 7) in 2010, key components of the plan included identifying and planning for strategic redevelopment locations, as well as intensification, maintenance, and enhancement of existing neighbourhoods. In keeping with the existing objectives of this Plan, key priorities for the review will include:
- Balancing redevelopment and intensification objectives, with the preservation of existing low-density neighbourhoods.
- Identifying the potential for transit-oriented development in areas closest to the Georgetown GO Station.
- Ensuring that the objectives of the Mill Street Corridor Precinct Neighbourhood Study are appropriately considered as part of the Secondary Plan update.
This project will be carried out over four phases and is expected to take two years, and include many opportunities for public engagement. A revised Secondary Plan, informed by public input, and various technical studies, will build upon the key objectives of the original Plan.
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Join us for a Public Open House on May 7, 2026
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Join us for an Open House to discuss the proposed Georgetown GO Station Protected Major Transit Station Area.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Mold-Masters SportsPlex, Alcott Room (221 Guelph Street, Georgetown)The purpose of the Open House is to inform the public of the Town’s intent to establish a Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA) for the Georgetown GO Station. The proposed Georgetown GO PMTSA is located within the larger Georgetown GO Station/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan study area. Land use designations and associated policies will focus on planning for transit-oriented mixed-use development, as required by the Provincial Planning Statement.
Join us at the Open House to:
Updates to the Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan project, including the direction to establish a smaller PMTSA around the Georgetown GO Station. The PMSTA boundary and draft policies for its land use designations. Final steps required to seek approval for the PMTSA and Secondary Plan, and bring the project to a close.Comments, questions, and concerns from those in attendance are also welcome as part of the discussion. Explore this project page to learn more.
Join us for an Open House to discuss the proposed Georgetown GO Station Protected Major Transit Station Area.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Mold-Masters SportsPlex, Alcott Room (221 Guelph Street, Georgetown)The purpose of the Open House is to inform the public of the Town’s intent to establish a Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA) for the Georgetown GO Station. The proposed Georgetown GO PMTSA is located within the larger Georgetown GO Station/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan study area. Land use designations and associated policies will focus on planning for transit-oriented mixed-use development, as required by the Provincial Planning Statement.
Join us at the Open House to:
Updates to the Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan project, including the direction to establish a smaller PMTSA around the Georgetown GO Station. The PMSTA boundary and draft policies for its land use designations. Final steps required to seek approval for the PMTSA and Secondary Plan, and bring the project to a close.Comments, questions, and concerns from those in attendance are also welcome as part of the discussion. Explore this project page to learn more.
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Notice of Section 26 Special Meeting of Council
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Georgetown GO Station Protected Major Transit Station Area
The Town of Halton Hills is holding a Special Meeting of Council under Section 26 of the Planning Act to inform the public about the Town’s intent to establish a Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA) around the Georgetown GO Station.
A PMTSA is an area planned for higher‑density, mixed‑use development near major transit stations. In this case, the PMTSA would apply within the Georgetown GO Station / Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan study area (view study area map) and would guide future land use, building types, and minimum density requirements near the station.
Meeting details:
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Council Chambers (1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON, L75 5G2)
Format: Hybrid (in‑person and virtual)
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88590131258
Phone: 647-374-4685
Webinar ID: 885 9013 1258The meeting will be livestreamed, and members of the public may attend either in person or online. Please note that while the meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., earlier agenda items may affect the start time. Residents are encouraged to check the Council agenda in advance.
The purpose of this Section 26 Special Meeting of Council:
- Discuss potential revisions to the Georgetown GO Station Area / Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan.
- Share information about the proposed Official Plan Amendment to establish a PMTSA boundary.
- Provide an opportunity for the public to comment on issues or matters that should be considered before the Town seeks Provincial approval of the PMTSA.
No decisions will be made at this meeting. A future Public Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting will be held before Council considers adopting the Official Plan Amendment.
How to participate:
Residents are encouraged to get involved in the following ways:
- Attend the meeting: Join in person at Town Hall, or watch live online via the Town’s meeting livestream.
- Speak to Council: To speak to council as a delegation, you must pre-register by 6 p.m. On March 30, 2026. You can pre-register by either submitting a written request via email to clerks@haltonhills.ca or by completing a registration card at Town Hall. Each speaker will be limited to speaking once for a maximum of 5 minutes, and all speakers will be webcast online during the meeting. If you have presentation materials, they must be submitted to Clerks staff at clerks@haltonhills.ca prior to 6 p.m. On March 30, 2026. Note: all content of submissions is considered public.
- Submit written comments: Written submissions received before the meeting will be shared with staff and Council and become part of the public record.
Where to find more information:
The Draft Official Plan Amendment, including proposed Draft PMTSA policies, is available for viewing. Additional background information about the Georgetown GO Station Area / Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan Review can be found on this project page.
Contact information:
Keith Hamilton - Senior Planner, Policy
Town of Halton Hills
905‑875‑5961 | khamilton@haltonhills.caAdditional Information:
The Town of Halton Hills is committed to accessibility. Documents are available in alternative formats, including large print, electronic, or plain language, upon request. Please contact the Town Clerk for assistance.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may be included in public meeting materials, reports, and Council agendas. This information is used to make informed planning decisions and to notify interested parties of Council decisions. Disclosure is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
This Notice has been published on March 13, 2026, as statutorily required, under the Planning Act.
Legal Notices Required under the Planning Act:
- In accordance with Section 17 (36.1.4) of the Planning Act, there is no appeal with respect to policies adopted to identify a Protected Major Transit Station Area as laid out in the draft Official Plan Amendment, except by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
- In in the event the Minister were to appeal Council’s decision, if a person or public body does not make oral submission at a public meeting or make written comments to the Town of Halton Hills before the decision is made the person or public body may not be added as a participant to the hearing of the appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal, unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
Georgetown GO Station Protected Major Transit Station Area
The Town of Halton Hills is holding a Special Meeting of Council under Section 26 of the Planning Act to inform the public about the Town’s intent to establish a Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA) around the Georgetown GO Station.
A PMTSA is an area planned for higher‑density, mixed‑use development near major transit stations. In this case, the PMTSA would apply within the Georgetown GO Station / Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan study area (view study area map) and would guide future land use, building types, and minimum density requirements near the station.
Meeting details:
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Town Hall – Council Chambers (1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON, L75 5G2)
Format: Hybrid (in‑person and virtual)
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88590131258
Phone: 647-374-4685
Webinar ID: 885 9013 1258The meeting will be livestreamed, and members of the public may attend either in person or online. Please note that while the meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., earlier agenda items may affect the start time. Residents are encouraged to check the Council agenda in advance.
The purpose of this Section 26 Special Meeting of Council:
- Discuss potential revisions to the Georgetown GO Station Area / Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan.
- Share information about the proposed Official Plan Amendment to establish a PMTSA boundary.
- Provide an opportunity for the public to comment on issues or matters that should be considered before the Town seeks Provincial approval of the PMTSA.
No decisions will be made at this meeting. A future Public Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting will be held before Council considers adopting the Official Plan Amendment.
How to participate:
Residents are encouraged to get involved in the following ways:
- Attend the meeting: Join in person at Town Hall, or watch live online via the Town’s meeting livestream.
- Speak to Council: To speak to council as a delegation, you must pre-register by 6 p.m. On March 30, 2026. You can pre-register by either submitting a written request via email to clerks@haltonhills.ca or by completing a registration card at Town Hall. Each speaker will be limited to speaking once for a maximum of 5 minutes, and all speakers will be webcast online during the meeting. If you have presentation materials, they must be submitted to Clerks staff at clerks@haltonhills.ca prior to 6 p.m. On March 30, 2026. Note: all content of submissions is considered public.
- Submit written comments: Written submissions received before the meeting will be shared with staff and Council and become part of the public record.
Where to find more information:
The Draft Official Plan Amendment, including proposed Draft PMTSA policies, is available for viewing. Additional background information about the Georgetown GO Station Area / Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan Review can be found on this project page.
Contact information:
Keith Hamilton - Senior Planner, Policy
Town of Halton Hills
905‑875‑5961 | khamilton@haltonhills.caAdditional Information:
The Town of Halton Hills is committed to accessibility. Documents are available in alternative formats, including large print, electronic, or plain language, upon request. Please contact the Town Clerk for assistance.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may be included in public meeting materials, reports, and Council agendas. This information is used to make informed planning decisions and to notify interested parties of Council decisions. Disclosure is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
This Notice has been published on March 13, 2026, as statutorily required, under the Planning Act.
Legal Notices Required under the Planning Act:
- In accordance with Section 17 (36.1.4) of the Planning Act, there is no appeal with respect to policies adopted to identify a Protected Major Transit Station Area as laid out in the draft Official Plan Amendment, except by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
- In in the event the Minister were to appeal Council’s decision, if a person or public body does not make oral submission at a public meeting or make written comments to the Town of Halton Hills before the decision is made the person or public body may not be added as a participant to the hearing of the appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal, unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
Who's Listening
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Phone 905-873-2600 (2299) Email khamilton@haltonhills.ca -
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Email kaldridge@haltonhills.ca
Lifecycle
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Phase 1
The Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan Review has finished this stageBackground and Policy Options Review.
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Phase 2
The Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan Review has finished this stageLand Use Alternatives and Assessment.
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Phase 3
The Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan Review is currently at this stagePreferred Land Use Alternative and Detailed Planning Study
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Phase 4
this is an upcoming stage for The Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan ReviewRevised Georgetown GO Station Area/Mill Street Corridor Secondary Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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General
- Will the Mill Street Neighbourhood Study be used in the Secondary Plan Review?
- Why is intensification a key area of focus for this Secondary Plan Review?
- How do Town staff identify areas for intensification?
- What is a Major Transit Station Area?
- What is the current density of the Georgetown GO Major Transit Station Area?
- What is this central neighbourhood hub? Where does it exist and what is being knocked down to create it?
- What can we expect in the coming phases of the project and how will a preferred land use concept be determined?
- What is considered ‘sustainable growth’ for this project?
- What is the future of GO Bus service in this neighbourhood?
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Oct 18, 2023 Open House FAQs
- What studies related to noise (if any) would Metrolinx review for developments near rail lines?
- Does Metrolinx undertake their own noise studies in areas where service along the rail lines is, or will be, increasing?
- With increased development and car traffic, it can lead to gridlock. Can the heavy truck traffic be diverted from the area?
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Nov 27, 2024 Open House FAQs
- What are the timelines from the approved Secondary Plan to the development application stage, to construction completion?
- How and when will these areas be redeveloped?
- Are density targets set by the Province?
- Do density numbers account for multi-generational households?
- Will increased population in Georgetown South affect the Study Area?
Technical Studies
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Wastewater Collection System Capacity Assessment (1.36 MB) (pdf)
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Water Distribution System Capacity Assessment (3.03 MB) (pdf)
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Draft Preferred Land Use Option Report (22.7 MB) (pdf)
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GGSA MSC Traffic Impact Study.pdf (11.8 MB) (pdf)
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Natural Heritage System Analysis.pdf (2.03 MB) (pdf)
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Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment.pdf (17.4 MB) (pdf)
Land Use Alternatives Report
Key Dates
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October 18 2023
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March 07 2023
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March 03 2023



