The R.M. of Sherwood has received an application to develop a Data Centre at the above-mentioned land. The proposed use is a permitted use under the Rural Municipality of Sherwood No. 159 Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 18/17) and is accommodated under Section 8.1.2 – “Industry, Light”. Please see the attached executive summary submitted by the applicant for further details. The attached outline provides a summary of the documentation that will be formalized through a Development Agreement to be reviewed by the R.M of Sherwood Council on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Background Information:
At the Monday February 23rd, 2026, session of Regular R.M. of Sherwood Council a Multi-resident neighbouring property owner group provided a response to Council regarding the information presented at the February 9th, 2026, public hearing for Bylaw No. 01/26. Council included the submitted information for discussion to the agenda through the following resolution:
| Resolution No. 2026/0038 | Approval of Agenda Moved by: Councillor WilkeTHAT the agenda be adopted as amended by adding:8.2.2 Submission by Ratepayers – Bylaw No. 01/26 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY |
A concern noted by the group was the timeline for commenting on the future aspects of the proposed project. After the discussion, Council carried a motion creating the following resolution:
| Resolution No. 2026/0052 | Submission by Ratepayers – Bylaw No. 01/26 Moved by: Councillor WilkeTHAT when the development agreement is to be reviewed by Council, advanced notification, by mail/email and on the website, to affected owners within Division 1 within the bypass be sent out 14 days prior to the Council agenda where it will be reviewed.CARRIED |
