Approved even after strong community pushback
Committee approved the project on its merits after active opposition. The planning risk is tested, not assumed.
944 Falconbridge Road · Greater Sudbury
A 52-unit rental building, zoning approved and ready to build.
$600K+ already spent clearing the risks. Government incentives landed after, as bonus value.
52
Units
5
Storeys
Rezoned
100% HST rebate50% off development chargesVacancy ~1.1%City-funded sewer capacity upgrade
Project visuals
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Why this project stands out
Approvals, policy, and demand all line up in a rental market with very little supply.
Risks cleared, incentives stacked
Rezoning approved. Utilities confirmed. A full HST rebate and 50% off development charges on top. The incentives arrived after we started, so the savings are a bonus.
Tight market, steady demand
Sudbury vacancy is ~1.1%. Immigration, hospital expansion, and mining jobs keep rental demand high while new supply stays limited.
Strong location
Minutes to multiple active mine sites, the hospital, schools, and government offices. Main-road frontage with transit at the door, in an area the City wants to grow.
Skin in the game
$600K+ already invested in the project
The approval and technical work has been paid for with real money, not promises. A new partner inherits the finished work, not the risk.
Money spent so far
$600K+Paid to get the project ready to build
- Land purchaseHard cost
- Legal costsPaid
- Architect and planning feesPaid
- Soil testing (drilling and lab work)Paid
- Civil engineering and drainage designPaid
- City application feesPaid
- Rezoning to a 5-storey, 52-unit rentalCompleted
Approvals in hand
10 completeThe paperwork is already done
- Rezoning approved
- Official Plan alignment confirmed
- Planning Justification Report accepted
- Soil (geotechnical) report complete
- Noise study complete
- Civil engineering advanced
- Architectural concept design complete
- City utility upgrade tendered and underway
- Site Plan Approval in final stage
- Unit sizes and mix finalized
The costly risks are already handled
Due diligence has been advanced to identify, document, and address major risks, and the project is ready to move toward Site Plan Approval.
Land
ClearedBought as vacant land. Clean title, no debts against it, no known environmental issues.
Planning
ClearedRezoning approved by the Planning Committee. City policy alignment and planning report accepted.
Political
ClearedCommunity pushback during rezoning was answered on the planning facts. Committee approved unanimously.
Technical
Mostly clearedSoil test done and foundation defined. Noise study shows nothing extra needed. Civil work advanced.
Utilities
ClearedSewer capacity issue flagged early. The City is now paying for and running the upgrade work.
How we got here
Years of careful investment and planning
This project has already seen years of progress that help it move forward faster than many raw development sites. Money was spent only as each approval was won. Every milestone unlocked the next round of work, putting the next buyer much closer to Site Plan Approval and a building permit.
- Purchase
Vacant land bought, originally zoned for a 1-storey office.
- Planning
Early talks with the City confirmed the project fits local policy.
- Approvals
Rezoning application filed and moved through the public review.
- Approvals
Community pushback addressed with planning facts.
- Technical
Noise study complete. No extra soundproofing required.
- Technical
Soil test complete. Foundation design locked in.
- Technical
Civil design advanced, including drainage.
- Utilities
Sewer upgrade flagged early. Servicing upgrades are tendered and construction is underway.
- Approvals
Planning Committee approved the rezoning.
- Next step
Engineering firm hired to finish Site Plan conditions.
Proof you can check
Don’t just take our word for it
The key claims on this page can be checked in City records and public policy announcements.
Sewer upgrade funded and underway
944 Falconbridge Road is named in the City record as a direct beneficiary. The utilities fix is on a funded timeline.
Full HST rebate on new rental buildings
Federal program removes GST and federal HST on qualifying rental construction. It applies directly to this building.
Development charges cut by up to 50%
Federal and provincial program, time-limited, backed by infrastructure funding to cities.
What’s left
Now it’s about building, not guessing
The uncertain parts are done. What’s left is getting it built, and it lands right when government support for new rentals is at its strongest.
Stage 1
Approvals are done
Early City talks, rezoning, and public approval are all finished, including a win over community pushback on the planning facts.
Stage 2
Most of the risk is behind us
Significant architectural and engineering work is advanced (soil, noise, civil, and concept architecture). Detailed design and studies may still expand as the build path firms up. The project sits at the last step before Site Plan Approval.
Stage 3
Government help is lowering the cost
Federal and provincial policy is actively cutting costs through a full HST rebate and 50% off development charges, aimed at projects that are already far along.
What’s left to do
Build phaseA short, clear list of remaining steps
Lift the building hold
Clears automatically once the City finishes the sewer upgrade.
ApprovedFinal Site Plan submission
Engineering firm hired and working on the submission.
In progressBuilding permit
Issued after Site Plan approval and the hold is lifted.
NextConstruction financing
Arranged by the builder or development partner.
Partner stepStart construction
Shovels in the ground once the permit and financing are in place.
Next
Due diligence
A complete institutional data room, on request
Comprehensive documentation is available for qualified parties upon execution of a standard NDA.
Qualified access · NDA required
Full Rezoning Package
Planning Committee Resolution
Geotechnical Report
Noise Impact Study
Architectural Drawings
Civil Coordination Documentation
Planning Justification Report
Capital Deployment Summary
Stormwater Management Design
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A short, developer-focused call on the approvals, 2026 incentives, and what’s driving Sudbury rentals. We'll email the PDF report to the address you book with.
You'll be meeting with
Justin MuzzattiSales Representative
What you'll get
- Walk the approvals, HST rebate, and 50% off development charges
- See how $600K+ of pre-work de-risks underwriting
- Receive the 2026 Sudbury rental market report (PDF) by email
- Discuss fit, timing, and the 2026 savings window
Approved · 52 units100% HST rebate50% off DCs
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For future residents
A quiet corner of Sudbury, built to live well in
A new rental community in an established, well-connected area. Join the list for leasing updates.
Shops and nature close by
Minutes to New Sudbury Centre for shopping, food, and daily errands. Parks, trails, and Lake Wanapitei just down the road.
Easy to get around
Direct access to Falconbridge Road. Transit at the door to Garson, New Sudbury, and downtown.
Quiet, settled area
A calm, community-oriented neighbourhood that suits professionals, families, and people looking to downsize.
Neighbourhood at a glance
Walk, bike, and commute from 944 Falconbridge Rd
A snapshot of daily errands, nearby amenities, and travel times to downtown Greater Sudbury.
Scores via Walk Score. Commute times reflect typical peak-hour travel.
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