![Image shows many parcels of land, a large pink area marks several lots sold by the Township of Russell for industrial activities, yellow rectangles to the left show Township-owned lands which are for sale. Blue rectangles further left and below the pink show recently purchased Township land, and the notched green shows the limits of existing properties with the white notches representing homes. The red lines in the green and blue areas mark required buffer zones depending on the type of industry placed there.](https://frequencynews-wpoffloadmedia.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/13141934/industrialparkNov272023.jpg)
417 Industrial Park controversy: Part 1 – Consultation
This story is part of a series about the large expansion planned for the 417 Industrial Park in Russell Township.
There are some alarmed residents in the community who are concerned about the redesignation of the prime agricultural land surrounding their homes and farms. Beyond that,
those residents say they weren’t say they were not consulted about the 417 Industrial Park development. Listen to their issues and the responses of Township staff and Council.
For a related story showing earlier maps and images: https://canada-info.ca/en/russell-township-residents-feel-blindsided-by-industrial-park-expansion-plans/