The Town of Amherstburg, Ontario, is looking for experts to help turn a large piece of empty land into a new business hub. On March 2, 2026, the town invited companies to submit plans for the first stage of development for the Howard Industrial Park. This 330-hectare site is located along the east side of Howard Avenue and south of County Road 8.
The project reached this milestone after the Ontario Land Tribunal approved the town’s official plan for the area on February 12, 2025. Mayor Michael Prue has stated that growing the economy and being responsible with tax money are his main goals for the community. The Howard Industrial Park project is a key part of that strategy to bring more industry and jobs to the region.
The Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce, headed by President Dan Gemus, has pushed for more land to be made available for local businesses to grow. This new development could create work for local construction and service companies while increasing the town’s space for industrial growth. To keep the community informed, the town will mail updates to all property owners who live within one kilometre of the site.
