Sebringville residents push second petition to deter large subdivision

Frustrated Sebringville residents have started a second petition to try and stop large subdivision from being built in the village.

Concerned Sebringville residents are sending another petition to Perth County Council in an attempt to stop a 265 unit subdivision before construction begins.

Get Concerned Perth County sent a petition to Perth County Council last November urging them to uphold the county’s official plan - which designates Sebringville as a village where growth is limited to low density residential development.

That petition was filed without discussion or direction says the citizens group.

They have now filed a second petition almost one year later, asking for Perth County council to confirm by resolution that determining conformity with the official plan is the legislative responsibility of county council.

Residents say they are concerned about traffic congestion, water quality, and many other issues related to the 265 unit subdivision slated to be built near Station Road.

Get Concerned Perth County members say the proposed subdivision would nearly double the size of Sebringville and negatively affect the village for decades.

Perth South Council has previously indicated they are “excited” about this proposed subdivision and believe it will not only increase their tax base but could lead to more industry and stores for Sebringville which is located five minutes outside of Stratford.