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Sault Ste. Marie Today
By the People, for the People
Sault Ste. Marie Approves Water and Sewer Services for New West-End Neighborhood
The Ontario Land Tribunal has cleared the way for a major mixed-use development with 358 residential units, commercial space, and a public park.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The City of Sault Ste. Marie has received approval from the Ontario Land Tribunal to extend municipal water and sewer services to a proposed new neighborhood on the city's western edge. The development, led by Brampton-based Mamta Homes, will include 358 residential units, commercial space, and a public park, with construction expected to take 3-5 years to complete.
Why it matters
This expansion of Sault Ste. Marie's urban service area will allow for significant new residential and commercial growth on the west side of the city, rounding out the existing Broadview Gardens neighborhood. It represents an important step in the city's ongoing development and population growth.
The details
The 15-hectare development site, located west of the stub ends of Chippewa, Atwater and Amherst streets, will feature a mix of housing types including single-family homes, townhouses, and mid-rise apartment buildings. Two five-story apartment buildings will anchor the western edge of the property, serving as a transition to the adjacent Bennett Creek area. The developer will be responsible for extending Chippewa, Atwater and Amherst streets and all other utilities at their own expense.
- The Ontario Land Tribunal approved the service extension on January 30, 2026.
- Construction on the new neighborhood is expected to take a minimum of 3-5 years to complete.
The players
City of Sault Ste. Marie
The municipal government that oversees the provision of water, sewer, and other services for the city.
Mamta Homes
A Brampton-based real estate development company that is leading the new mixed-use project on Sault Ste. Marie's west side.
Ontario Land Tribunal
The provincial body that adjudicates matters related to land use planning, environmental and natural features, heritage protection, land valuation, land compensation, municipal finance and related matters.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the developer to begin construction on the first phase of the project.
The takeaway
This new development represents an important expansion of Sault Ste. Marie's urban footprint, providing much-needed new housing and commercial space while also extending the city's infrastructure westward. It highlights the ongoing growth and evolution of this northern Ontario community.
