On Monday, February 10, 2025, Municipal Council approved the process to begin demolition of the former St. Agnes Catholic School located at 55 Croydon St. in Chatham.
Site preparation has been taking place over the last few months, and demolition is now underway, with primary demolition activities beginning the week of May 19, Municipal officials say.
“The process is expected to be completed by the end of June,” Municipal officials added.
“The Municipality of Chatham-Kent recognizes the sensitive history of the building for some residents and has been in contact with these community members to ensure that items of particular sentimental value are preserved.”
Municipal officials added: “Removing the structure will allow for the construction of much-needed affordable housing in Chatham-Kent. More details on that development will be provided when available. Chatham-Kent Municipal Administration has been working on developing affordable housing throughout the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, especially on municipal-owned and underutilized land parcels.”
In Spring of 2025, Chatham-Kent’s Centralized Waiting List (CWL) of households in need of affordable housing is over 1,300 households, Municipal officials added.
