A new City of Winnipeg report is recommending the sale of John Blumberg Golf Course for $13.7 million to allow for redevelopment.
It says Schinkel Properties is the successful bidder following a request for proposals for the city-owned property. However, the sale of parkland must be approved by two-thirds of council. Also, the sale is subject to development and subdivision approval. Coun. Kevin Klein (Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood). Said “To sell that for $13.7 million, it’s over 100 acres, is criminal and shouldn’t be permitted.”
The report says a 10-year plan would see 339 single-family lots, 29 acres of multi-family housing, 13 acres of commercial space, and 36 acres of parkland.
It would also include walking paths and a park by the river.
All of this is subject to the RM approving the development and subdivision of the property.
The sale also requires two-thirds of Winnipeg City Council to vote in favour.
In 2013, the city declared the property surplus to its needs.
The adjacent soccer fields and baseball complex are not part of the sale proposal.
