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359 Wellington Road Mixed-Use High-Density Development
Residential, Community Spaces

359 Wellington Road Mixed-Use High-Density Development

Location

London

Partners

LJM Developments

Project overview

The redevelopment of 359 Wellington Road transforms a 0.18-hectare brownfield site at Wellington and Baseline in the City of London. Formerly home to a gasoline service station and an underutilized residential dwelling, the site has remained largely vacant for over 25 years.

Due to historical contamination, the site requires environmental remediation. The approach includes targeted soil excavation within the underground parking footprint, combined with a site-specific Risk Assessment to address residual impacts. The project will be supported by a Record of Site Condition (RSC) and is eligible for brownfield incentives through the City’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP).

MTE's Involvement

MTE has played a key role in advancing a practical and cost-effective redevelopment strategy, addressing both environmental and financial challenges associated with the site.

A targeted remedial approach was developed, combining focused excavation within the underground parking footprint with a site-specific Risk Assessment to manage remaining soil and groundwater impacts. This strategy minimizes the volume of material requiring removal, reducing both remediation costs and schedule impacts while maintaining compliance with Ontario Regulation 153/04 for residential use.

To further support project viability, MTE prepared a Brownfield Business Case aligned with the City of London’s CIP Financial Incentive Programs. This work has helped position the client to access available grants, rebates, and tax-based incentives,
offsetting a significant portion of remediation costs. Through early involvement and close coordination across environmental and servicing disciplines, MTE has helped streamline approvals, reduce risk, and improve overall project certainty. The result is a more efficient path to redevelopment—enabling the successful conversion of a long-vacant brownfield site into a viable, high-density residential community.