After years of debate, delays, and political wrangling, the Kingsway Employment District (KED) finally has its first confirmed tenant. Waste Management of Sudbury announced it will relocate its local operations to the newly launched industrial park, establishing a new office, equipment depot, and maintenance facility on the east end of the city.
The milestone was marked Wednesday with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony — or, as developer Dario Zulich described it, a long-awaited “red-tape cutting.”
“For 18 years, this project has faced zoning issues, partnership disputes, and every kind of delay imaginable,” said Zulich. “Some have called it a road to nowhere. I see it as a road to our future — a place for jobs, investment, and growth.”
The KED property spans more than 100 acres, with Zulich envisioning not only industrial tenants but also future developments such as hotels, restaurants, and possibly a casino and water park.
Mayor Paul Lefebvre praised the announcement, emphasizing that city investments in infrastructure nearly two decades ago were finally paying dividends. “These projects don’t happen by accident. They take people who believe in Sudbury and its future. Today’s announcement shows that belief turning into reality,” Lefebvre said.
For Waste Management, the move represents both growth and stability. Tracy Black, the company’s area vice-president, said the expansion would create new opportunities for the community. “This new facility will give us the space to grow, support more jobs, and continue investing in Sudbury,” she said. “It’s been a four-and-a-half year journey to find the right home, and we’re proud to make that home at the KED.”
The announcement marks the first step in transforming the long-debated Kingsway lands into a hub for business and industry. With Waste Management on board, officials say the park is now positioned to attract additional tenants and solidify its role as a new economic driver for Greater Sudbury.