Expropriation of land for roundabout construction approved as reasonably defensible to achieve municipal objectives.
The County of Simcoe sought to expropriate portions of the owners' lands to construct a multi-lane roundabout at an intersection.
The owners requested a Hearing of Necessity under the Expropriations Act.
The Tribunal found that the proposed takings were fair, sound, and reasonably necessary to achieve the County's objectives of improving the intersection's safety and traffic flow.
The Tribunal concluded that the County's chosen roundabout design was reasonably defensible and approved the expropriation.
OLTOntario Land TribunalNov 1, 2022
