City of Brantford Council Notes

The City of Brantford Council met on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, to discuss several local infrastructure matters, including potential adjustments to access points along Wayne Gretzky Parkway.

Right-In Access from Wayne Gretzky Parkway

Ward 2 Councillor Gino Caputo renewed his earlier proposal for a right-in only driveway from Wayne Gretzky Parkway into the plaza at 195 Henry Street. The initial request had been brought forward during the Committee of the Whole, Planning and Administration meeting on September 16, 2025.

At the October meeting, Caputo introduced an amendment asking city staff to include the driveway proposal in the upcoming Wayne Gretzky Parkway Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) scheduled for 2027. All construction expenses, if the project is later deemed viable, would be borne entirely by the property owner.

“I think it makes sense that it gets included in the EA and it’s looked at and reviewed, and done through the technical process that it goes through,” said Councillor John Sless. “And if it comes out the other end with a positive recommendation, then I think everybody can breathe a sigh of relief and feel comfortable making that decision.”

Mayor’s Perspective

“[With the] environmental assessment, we’ll be looking at expanding Wayne Gretzky Parkway from four lanes to six lanes from Henry Street up to Fairview Drive,” said Mayor Kevin Davis.

Mayor Davis noted that he did not support the original motion but expressed support for Caputo’s revised amendment, which integrates the matter into the formal EA process.

Summary

The council agreed to study the proposed right-in access as part of the upcoming environmental assessment, ensuring any future decision aligns with broader roadway expansion plans.

Author’s summary: The Brantford Council endorsed reviewing a new Wayne Gretzky Parkway driveway proposal within the upcoming environmental study to ensure sound planning and cost responsibility.

Penticton Herald — 2025-11-02