Innisfil celebrates groundbreaking of major employer

Innisfil celebrates groundbreaking of major employer as Town prepares for influx of development interest

Innisfil, ON – The Town of Innisfil is thrilled to announce that DSV - Global Transport and Logistics, a global leader in transport and logistics, held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 19 for their new state-of-the-art warehousing facility located in the Innisfil Heights Employment Area. The 1.3 million square foot facility is anticipated to be operational by August 2025, and create approximately 225 jobs in Innisfil. This marks a significant milestone in the Town's economic development and showcases Innisfil's commitment to fostering a thriving business environment.

"The groundbreaking of DSV's new facility is not just about the construction of a building; it's a symbol of growth and potential for Innisfil.", says Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin. "We are dedicated to making Innisfil Heights a prime location for investment, and DSV's decision to establish their facility here is a testament to our Town's bright future."

The new facility, which is part of DSV's expansion in the Ontario region, is expected to bring a wave of development interest to the Innisfil Heights Employment Area. The Town of Innisfil is actively preparing for this influx, ensuring that the area is primed for investment and growth, through the implementation of an investment-ready exercise.  Improving the investment-readiness of Innisfil Heights Employment Area is a key objective of the Town’s new Economic Development Strategic Plan, aimed at enhancing infrastructure, streamlining processes, and creating a supportive ecosystem for businesses to flourish. As a result of ongoing collaboration between development stakeholders, it is anticipated that Innisfil Heights could be fully serviced by 2028. The Town anticipates development interest to increase over the next 12-18 months as marketing and promotion efforts ramp up.

“At DSV, we continue to invest in innovation and technology to offer greater flexibility and growth to our clients, along with a better work environment for our warehouse associates.” says Rob Chanona, Managing Director – Canada, DSV Solutions Inc. “Our strategy with DSV Innisfil is to offer our clients an option outside of the constricted GTA industrial market, however, we did not want to sacrifice time to market. Innisfil’s collaboration with our development and its location with seamless access to Highway 400 fulfills this promise to our clients. We are excited to build our business, innovation, and growth in the Town of Innisfil.”

The Innisfil Heights Employment Area supports diverse land uses, including industrial, commercial, and tourism-related activities across various lot sizes. The area spans over 1,600 acres of land and is bisected by Highway 400, making it an attractive location for transportation and warehousing uses. When fully built out, Innisfil Heights has the potential to accommodate more than 16,000 jobs within its 1,600 acres.

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