Plans to expand Colt weapons plant in Kitchener condemned by public, approved by council – CityNews
Aug 27, 2024
Plans to almost double the size of a Colt Canada weapons plant in Kitchener were condemned by several members of the public at a city council meeting on Monday night.
Councillors approved a zoning bylaw amendment and an amendment to the official plan after hearing concerns from the public.
The plant, located at 1036 Wilson Ave., is looking to expand by almost double by adding an extension to the building, demolishing two reportedly unoccupied homes adjacent to the lot to expand parking, as well as, installing a pedestrian bridge.
The public had concerns about how the expansion would impact the environment located near the plant, how it would affect transportation, and the ethics of allowing a weapons plant to increase production.
