Tottenham industrial plant proposes expansion, nature mitigation conditions attached

 

Posted November 3, 2026​

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Toronto Sheet Metal Inc. plans to build an addition to its plant in Tottenham once it secures relief from a Zoning By-law to encroach within lands subject to the Environmental Protection Zone provisions, specifically to facilitate the expansion of an existing industrial facility.

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​The proposed addition would be located on the west side of the existing structure at 6805 5th Line, totalling 2,900 m2 in size, along with a parking area to the west. A heavy-duty asphalt driveway corridor is also being proposed along the west, east and southern portion of the site. A snow storage area and Stormtech chamber are proposed to be located in the southern area of the property.

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The company located to Tottenham approximately five years ago and produces insulated panels for commercial refrigeration​. It employs about 40 people.

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There are conditions attached to the approval including:

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• Compensatory tree planting of 27 trees within the Long-Term Stable Top of Slope and Top-of-Bank setbacks;

  •   Construction and maintenance of a fabricated chimney nesting structure for Chimney Swift bird species;

  •        Installation of a double row of light-duty silt fencing;

  •        Maintenance of a 30 m Vegetation Protection Zone (VPZ) setback, as illustrated on Figure 5 of the EIS;

  •        Restriction of vegetation removal between April 1 and August 31; and

  •        Implementation of erosion and sedimentation control measures.