You’re invited to learn more about how the City and the Limestone District School Board are planning for possible future growth in Westbrook.

A new potential elementary school and a relocated neighbourhood park are among the number of possible changes coming to the Westbrook community! Join the City of Kingston and Limestone District School Board (LDSB) at a community open house to learn about these possible new developments in the neighborhood focused on community growth.  

The open house will take place on Nov. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at W.J. Holsgrove Public School, 1414 Sproule St. and will include a brief presentation and helpful information stations where community members can learn more about the new school proposal, the continuing plans for Creekside Valley Park and the proposed land swap of the current Westbrook Park for the W.J. Holsgrove Public School site. City and LDSB teams will also review the timelines around these opportunities and legislated processes that will guide these prospective changes. 

“In addition to the proposed school, the planned improvements for Creekside Valley and the proposed land swap and resulting changes to Westbrook parks would enhance the community’s recreational spaces, offering more opportunities for outdoor activities and neighbourhood connection. These possible upgrades are part of a broader initiative to ensure that Westbrook remains a vibrant and welcoming place for all residents,” says Brad Joyce, Commissioner, Infrastructure, Transportation & Emergency Services, City of Kingston. 

“The new elementary school would be a significant investment in the future of Westbrook, designed to support the growing number of young families in the area. A potential new facility would provide a modern, safe and inspiring environment for students to learn and thrive,” says Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. 

Burra adds that the new school funding request has been submitted to the Ministry of Education, with a decision expected later in the school year. 

The open house will include: 

• Summary of past park development consultations and next steps related to Creekside Valley and the existing and proposed Westbrook parks.
• Explanation of the required Park Land Disposal process.
• Overview of the intents for the new school and the approval process with the Ministry of Education.
• Information about the planning, development approval and construction timelines and impacts on the community.
• Details on the public consultation steps to come, when Council will consider options and how community can get involved.
• Small group discussions with project planners and community leaders.
• Light refreshments and activities for children. 

Kingston’s population is expected to grow by 60,000 or approximately 43 per cent over the next 25 years and much of this growth is expected to build out in the west of the City. A prospective new school and an updated approach to parks and amenities is one way the City is working with partners to plan for current and future needs in and around the Westbrook neighbourhood.

Learn more about the project and sign up for updates at Get Involved Kingston.