City wants to sell Twin Oaks land NextStar used during its battery plant build

The City wants to sell 2 lots on Twin Oaks Dr. and Valtec Crt. that NextStar used for offices and parking while building its battery plant. That lease has since ended. Council decides Nov. 9.

By Kyle L. Stewart | Published Nov. 1, 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET | Windsor, Ontario

Topics: Council and City Hall

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The City of Windsor wants to sell two lots in Ward 9 that NextStar Energy used for construction offices, equipment storage and parking while it built its battery plant. Council will decide on Monday, Nov. 9.

The land

9655 Twin Oaks Drive: 5,259 square metres.

0 Valtec Court: 12,174 square metres.

How the City came to own it

The City bought both parcels in 2011 as part of a land assembly to build a rail spur serving 9350 Twin Oaks Drive, an industrial property bought by CS Wind Canada Inc. Council then leased the parcels to CS Wind (CR 153/2013), which used one for warehouse and storage space and the other for outdoor storage.

In 2022, NextStar Energy Inc. leased the land for construction offices, equipment storage and parking while it built its battery plant. The City's report says NextStar has since ended that lease.

What staff want

Staff say the rail spur's purpose has been met and the land is not needed for any other municipal use. They recommend declaring both parcels surplus and letting the Manager of Real Estate Services sell them at prices based on independent appraisals. The parcels would be listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as two separate properties. Any negotiated sale would come back to Council, or be approved by staff under the City's delegation of authority.

Engineering wants to keep a small piece (Part 1 on Plan 12R-30525) to build a cul-de-sac on Valtec Court.

Staff say keeping the land means ongoing maintenance costs and liability if someone is hurt there. The report lists no dollar figures.

Before anything is built

Planning says the parcels are in an archaeological potential zone, so a Stage 1 archaeological assessment must be done before any digging. The land also has naturalized areas next to the Little River corridor, home to a known population of Butler's garter snakes, so an environmental evaluation report may be needed for any planning application.

Council meets Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. at City Hall.