A Windsor councillor is opposed to removing the heritage designation from a local golf course.
Ward 1 councillor Fred Francis says heritage sites need to be protected, not removed to allow for development, and on Monday, the Development and Heritage Standing Committee will be presented with a report to amend the heritage designation on the Roseland Golf Course.
This removal would allow for the demolition of the clubhouse, and allow for development on the land of the clubhouse and parking lot.
The clubhouse has been vacant since spring 2024 after council approved moving the curling club to the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex.
In March 2024, mayor Drew Dilkens and council committed to increasing housing and endorsed a plan to optimize city-owned properties. The Roseland Golf Course was identified as suitable for development.
The proposed plan at Roseland would include a 38-unit luxury condo building with a green roof, underground parking, …