Milton Town Council has approved the ambitious Britannia Secondary Plan, which outlines a 900-acre community featuring 17,500 housing units, urban village centers, and transit-supportive development. The plan, expected to bring over 57,000 new residents and create 9,300 potential jobs, is designed to promote sustainable growth in Milton.
The new community will be situated along Britannia Road, between Thompson Road and Sixth Line, and divided into five neighborhoods centered around activity hubs. Some areas will feature buildings up to 24 stories high, offering a mix of housing types and modern infrastructure. Development will occur in phases, with Phase 1 expected to begin around 2028, contingent on the operational readiness of the Lower Baseline pump station. Each phase will require 75% completion and adequate public services before progressing further.
Despite supporting the plan’s vision, several council members raised concerns about the lack of provincial infrastructure to accommodate such rapid growth.
Councillor Colin Best emphasized that Milton's infrastructure, including healthcare, schools, and transportation, is already stretched thin. He noted that Milton District Hospital, expanded in 2017, is operating at full capacity, with wait times often exceeding three hours—worse than in nearby Georgetown and Oakville.
“We’re behind in schools, we’re behind in transportation, and we’re behind in healthcare,” said Best. He stressed the importance of securing provincial investment to support the town's development needs.
To address these concerns, council approved an amendment to forward the plan to provincial officials and agencies like Metrolinx, requesting urgent upgrades to healthcare, schools, and transportation infrastructure.
With a potential provincial election on the horizon, Best stated, “It’s a good time to re-inform them that we need help here. If we’re going to be approving this type of development, we need more provincial infrastructure.”
The Britannia Secondary Plan, marks a bold step for Milton’s growth, but council remains firm that provincial support is essential to ensure sustainable development for the town's future.
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