Community Projects

The Municipality of Brockton acquired the property located at 312 Durham Street East, Walkerton, and known as the “Durham Street Park” in early 2020. The Municipality began planning to develop the park into a downtown greenspace and gathering area. In late 2020, the Durham Street Park was opened to the public providing an opportunity for patrons to use the Park as a public dining venue, and it's also been used for the Walkerton Hometown Christmas Market for the past three years. 

The Durham Street Park Development Committee

In February 2021, the Durham Street Park Development Committee was established to provide support and input into all aspects of the planning, design, layout and use of The Market Garden. The Committee holds regular meetings, minutes of which can be viewed by searching our Council and Committee Calendar.

Development of The Market Garden

The Municipality is currently undergoing development of The Market Garden on Durham Street in Walkerton, located between the EXP realtor office and Walker's Landing. 

In June 2022, the Municipality of Brockton advertised the tender for construction of the Market Garden which closed on July 4, 2022. On July 12, 2022 Council discussed Report Number REC2022-16 - Tender Results for Construction of the Market Garden Park. Council will reconsider the Market Garden project tender at their meeting on August 9, 2022.

In June 2022, the Municipality of Brockton issued a Media Release announcing that the Market Garden Park project was selected for the My Main Street Community Activator program and has received $54,000 to assist in the park’s development as a community hub in downtown Walkerton.

On March 22, 2022, Council passed By-Law 2022-044 entering into a agreement with the Canadian Urban Institute to participate in the My Main Street Community Activator Program for the Market Garden. View Report Number ED2022-02 - Market Garden Project Funding – My Main Street for more information.

On August 24, 2021, Council passed By-Law 2021-111 entering into a contribution agreement with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario in order to participate in the Canada Community Revitalization Fund to support the development of the Market Garden. View Report Number REC2021-20 - Canada Community Revitalization Fund Contribution Agreement for The Market Garden for more information. The agreement was amended on January 11, 2022 by By-Law 2022-003. View Report Number REC2022-01 - Canada Community Revitalization Fund Amended Agreement for The Market Garden for more information.

On July 13, 2021 Council passed a resolution approving Report Number REC2021-17 – Durham Street Parkland – The Market Garden and further approving to proceed with tendering for the concept plan for the park, as well as launching a fundraising campaign.

The Market Garden will be a community gathering space that all members of the community can enjoy and support the area businesses with event space. The current Concept Plan showcases luscious green space, sitting areas, stage and the opportunity for events year round! 

The Municipality of Brockton continues to raise funds for The Market Garden. Project details are being finalized and as of July, 2022 we have raised $226,000 with more funds coming in all the time.

We are thankful to all contributors -- every dollar makes a difference!

Current donors include:

• Champions:
  • Bruce Power
  • Canada Community Revitalization Fund
  • My Main Street

• Patrons:
  • Nuclear Waste Management Organization
  • Walkerton Kinette Club
• Benefactors:
  • Larsen and Shaw
  • Gail Voisin
• Providers:
  • Amazing Assets

Help us reach our fundraising goal, make a donation, add your name to the list!

For more information contact Mark Coleman, Director of Community Services by email, or call 519-881-2223 Ext. 202.

Please consider donating to help us fundraise for this community project! Tax receipts can be issued for the donations, and your company or family name may be included on our Donor Wall at the park. Cheques are to be payable to The Municipality of Brockton.

View the Fundraising Package for more information about this project and how you can help our fundraising efforts.

View The Market Garden Fundraising Package.  

For more information about the types of donations view our The Market Garden Donation Form. 

If you would like your company or family name displayed on the donor wall at the Market Garden, please let us know.

Project construction is expected to start in April 2023 and be completed by July 1, 2023.