Windsor city council has approved a $33.5-million luxury condominium development at the Roseland Golf Club, transforming the parking lot into a high-end residential community. The project, announced by Mayor Drew Dilkens on Friday, will feature a four-storey building with 48 condo units, ranging from 700 to 1,500 square feet. The development is a collaborative effort between Valente Development Corporation and Bear Construction and Engineering Inc.
Project Details and Timeline
The condos will offer a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, with prices expected to range from $400,000 to $1 million upon completion in late 2028. The building will include 83 parking spaces, with 72 located underground. The city sold 1.3 acres of land to Valente for approximately $1.5 million, which is roughly the footprint of the old golf and curling clubhouse currently being demolished.
New Clubhouse and Amenities
In addition to the condos, a new 5,600-square-foot golf clubhouse will be constructed, costing around $3.7 million. The clubhouse is expected to open in summer 2027 and will feature a bar area, kitchen, washrooms, meeting room, storage space, bag drop, golf academy teaching space, and a 2,000-square-foot covered outdoor patio. The project also includes upgrades to the pro shop, halfway hut, and a complete redo of the parking lot, with costs covered by the land sale.
Community and Official Reactions
Mayor Dilkens praised the development, stating, "What the talented team at Valente will be creating accomplishes every goal that we set for the Roseland site to honour its past and reinvigorate its future." Developer Peter Valente expressed his vision, saying, "For years, I looked at this area and thought, this is where a truly exceptional residential community belongs."
However, the project has faced opposition from some residents and Ward 1 Coun. Fred Fancis, who did not attend the announcement. Fancis criticized the city for turning away neighbourhood residents from the public announcement, calling it a sign of bad policy. The controversy began in March 2024 when renderings were first shared with the public.
