For Sale Sign Goes Up On Land In Tillsonburg

Tuesday, 30 April 2019 06:16

The Town of Tillsonburg is ready to sell land at the new VIP business park.

TILLSONBURG - The Town of Tillsonburg is excited to announce that land in the Van Norman Innovation Park or VIP is now available.

One acre of land in the VIP will cost $50,000 an acre, with parcels available from three to 30 acres. The 37 year acre business park was named after Tillsonburg's enterprising Van Norman family and is located on Highway 3, at Clearview Drive.

Mayor Stephen Molnar says thousands of vehicles pass the site daily, and available amenities include access to gigabit broadband, as well as water, sewer, hydro and natural gas service.

"Having pre-serviced, shovel-ready land available at a reasonable price is key to attracting new investment to our community."

Economic Development Commissioner Cephas Panschow says the park is ideally suited for companies in the advanced manufacturing, information technology and food processing sectors.

"In addition to low land costs, Tillsonburg’s low industrial taxes and locally-owned hydro utility mean lower operating costs for tenants as well.”

Panschow adds that Tillsonburg’s location in the centre of Ontario’s business and industrial heartland further strengthens the park’s value proposition.

“Tillsonburg offers easy access and connection to highways 401, 402 and 403. Toronto is a two-hour drive away, as are the international airports and border crossings. We know those are important considerations for site selectors.

Panshow says The Van Norman name is synonymous with innovation and industry in Tillsonburg.

"Joseph Van Norman came to this region in the 1800s where he established Ontario’s first ironworks at Normandale in partnership with Tillsonburg’s founding father and namesake, George Tillson. Van Norman’s brother, Benjamin, was also involved in a number of manufacturing ventures in Tillsonburg including a grist mill. It’s really an inspiring story.”

Mayor Molnar says the Town has already had several inquiries on the land.

“We're very much looking forward to welcoming new companies to our community.”

To learn more about the Van Norman Innovation Park, contact Cephas Panschow at 519-777-3175.