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Town purchases downtown Tottenham property

June 5, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Town of New Tecumseth has purchased six properties in the downtown core of Tottenham with plans to turn the area into a parking lot.

Council approved the purchase of six properties at Queen and Mill Street for $3.7 million. The plan is to improve the number of accessible and convenient parking options for residents while fostering a vibrant downtown area.

Included in the acquisition is the existing parking lot at the corner of Queen Street and Mill Street which currently provides 36 parking spaces.

The Town took possession of the properties on May 29, 2025.

Over the next few weeks, construction will take place leading to short-term disruptions in the area. This will include the demolition of the temporary type office structure on the site and increasing the size of the gravel parking lot.

The Tottenham car wash is no longer open for business. The current owner of the car wash announced on social media that it is now closed for good.

“Council remains dedicated to making strategic investments that enhance our community, ensuring New Tecumseth remains welcoming and accessible to all,” said New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross.

Later this summer and fall, the Town will undertake improvements to the current intersection at Queen and Mill Streets to improve capacity and enhance safety for all road users and pedestrians. However, this will lead to a reduction of the current on-street parking spots.

“The purchase of these properties is an interim solution to Tottenham’s parking needs. In 2026, Council will initiate a consultation process to determine the long-term use of the properties, engaging with residents to shape the future of this area,” Mayor Norcross said.

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