The Municipality of Leamington is preparing to move ahead with the final phase of demolition at the former Leamington District Secondary School, located at 125 Talbot Street West. Work will begin in early fall 2025, carried out by a contractor on behalf of the Municipality.
This phase will begin with the abatement and safe removal of any remaining hazardous materials inside the building, a process expected to take approximately two months.
Once complete, demolition of the structure will proceed throughout the winter, weather permitting. Site restoration, including hydro seeding, is scheduled for spring 2026.
In addition to restoring the site, the Municipality will also be constructing a new chimney swift habitat to replace the habitat that will be lost as a result of the school's demolition. The new structure will be located adjacent to the municipal walking trail between Talbot Street West and Oak Street West. This work is required under federal and provincial government regulations, which have extended the deadline for completion of the replacement habitat to March 31, 2026.
Background
This project is part of Leamington's long-term planning for the property, following the discontinuation of the proposed attainable housing development. More information on the background of this matter is available here: leamington.ca/125TalbotW
