Elsie Perrin Williams Estate

Legislative History: Enacted September 19, 2017 (By-law No. CPOL.-110-362); Amended June 26, 2018 (By-law No. CPOL.-325-316)

Last Review Date: July 25, 2023

Service Area Lead: Director, Planning and Development

1. Policy Statement

This policy ensures that the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate is maintained is such a manner so as to respect the Will of the late Elsie Perrin Williams.

2. Definitions

Not applicable.

3. Applicability

This policy applies to the lands of the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate and its use.

4. The Policy

That the following policies in respect to the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate be established, namely:

a) first consideration for the future use of the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate be given to park and museum uses as provided for in the Will of the late Elsie Perrin Williams and subsequent private legislation;

b) the estate be maintained as a passive park with major emphasis on preservation of the natural landscape of the Medway River valley and slopes; and

c) the use of the estate house be offered to various public bodies for museum-related uses