Steinbach buys land near city dump

Steinbach city councillors voted unanimously to purchase a parcel of land on Hanover Road East, east of the city landfill.

The motion saw councillors approve the purchase of the 6.7-acre lot complete with a 5,400 sq. ft. shop for $450,000. Steinbach already owns land on two sides of the lot.

Coun. Michael Zwaagstra made the motion, saying it creates opportunities for future uses in regard to the landfill.

“While it would not immediately be used for landfill purposes, it does make sense for the city to acquire it,” he said.

Zwaagstra added that because the money is coming from the city’s environmental reserve, there will be no impact on the mill rate.

Coun. Jake Hiebert seconded the motion, saying it makes sense.

“It appears to be on target of what land is selling for around the area right now, or cheaper, so I think it’s a good investment,” he said.

The city will take possession of the parcel on June 18.