There is no guarantee of outcome but if it comes to pass this is a fabulous development: a new park on the Oak Ridges Moraine east of King City to be called East Humber Headwaters Park. As indicated in the resolution this outcome is contemplated as the result of a proposed land swap between a private landowner and the Province; specifically, to swap currently owned land with lands owned by the Province in another municipality where development is already planned. If completed there will be the opportunity to improve and restore the ecological and hydrological functions of the ORM in this natural linkage area. The proposal includes transferring the 208 hectares to Province or Toronto Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA).
The East Humber Headwaters Park would be a fabulous western extension to the Oak Ridges Moraine Corridor Park & Conservation Reserve, providing habitat protection and further opportunities to put in place recovery strategies for species at risk and threatened species.
It is heartening that King Township, TRCA and the Government of Ontario have seen the need and opportunity here and are willing to work together to bring this worthwhile project to fruition.
Hats off also to the property owner who is amenable to a land swap.