Woodlands County committees review industrial sites, airport land strategy
Two Woodlands County committees met in late June to discuss economic development and airport land policy. The Economic Development Committee on June 23 reviewed a marketing update for heavy industrial sites and talked about strategic direction. The Airport Advisory Committee on June 29 is set to recommend that the county continue leasing airport lands rather than selling them until a full Master Plan is completed. Neither committee has published minutes yet, so the outcomes of these discussions are not final.
Economic Development Committee – June 23
The committee reviewed a heavy industrial site selection and marketing update from Goodeve & Associates. Members discussed strategic direction for economic development, including recruitment alignment and updates to the committee’s terms of reference. The committee approved conference attendance for staff at the SiteLink Conference and EDA Ministry Dinner. An information report on the West Coast Oil Pipeline presentation from the May Council meeting was received. In closed session, the committee reviewed investment readiness studies and attraction updates.
Airport Advisory Committee – June 29
According to the agenda, the committee will recommend that the county maintain its current approach of leasing airport lands instead of selling them, pending completion of a full Airport Master Plan. The committee also reviewed a revised conceptual plan for CYZU Airport and discussed proposed land use bylaw amendments regarding setbacks. An update on haying activities at the airport was presented. The committee also appointed a Chair and Vice-Chair.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks as of July 5, 2026.