The Official Saint John, NB Project Thread

[bingun]

Originally Posted by sailor734

Didn't the same people just get (or are in the process of asking for) approval for a huge, multiyear 1300 unit project in Rothesay? Can't see them doing both but who knows.

Yes, I believe it is the same people. That project has a 20-year timeline, which could be even longer if there are delays.

[cdnguys]

[paperplane]

City of Saint John welcomes Ian Fogan as Chief Administrative Officer

Mr. Fogan said he is honoured to lead the organization in his new role. "Saint John is a community I care deeply about, and I am proud to continue serving residents and working alongside Council and City employees to build a strong and sustainable future for our city."

[Philbilly]

Very interesting video of ST JOHN 1938

https://x.com/oldcanadaseries/status/2031129068062507152?s=46

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Originally Posted by Philbilly

Very interesting video of ST JOHN 1938

https://x.com/oldcanadaseries/status/2031129068062507152?s=46

Great stuff... here it is on Youtube. Hopefully MGM doesn't take it down!

• Video Link

I wonder if Louis B Mayer was behind this short film being made?

[cdnguys]

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[DyAm00394]

The land for sale at 1857 Manawagonish Road is under agreement now. 19.94-acres of land. https://sjcommercialre.com/1857-manawagonish/

Also, the original location the ball hockey facility was going to be built at 1160 Manawagonish Road is now for sale with the idea of townhouses being built there. https://sjcommercialre.com/1660-manawagonish/

[bingun]

Originally Posted by DyAm00394

The land for sale at 1857 Manawagonish Road is under agreement now. 19.94-acres of land. https://sjcommercialre.com/1857-manawagonish/

Also, the original location the ball hockey facility was going to be built at 1160 Manawagonish Road is now for sale with the idea of townhouses being built there. https://sjcommercialre.com/1660-manawagonish/

Excited to see what could be in store for 1857 Manawagonish. The view of the nature park is fantastic.

[CharlotteCountyLogan]

Looking at 1660 Manawagonish on google maps it looks like a school was there. When did jt close?

[Helladog]

Today

[sailor734]

^ A caption would be helpful. What and where is this project?

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Leinster? ☘️

[sailor734]

Originally Posted by EnvisionSaintJohn

Leinster? ☘️

I think you are right but I'm not 100% sure. I really wish people would caption photos if it's not completely obvious.

[cdnguys]

Originally Posted by sailor734

I think you are right but I'm not 100% sure. I really wish people would caption photos if it's not completely obvious.

Leinster - Crown 2 more stories to go

[Helladog]

Originally Posted by sailor734

I think you are right but I'm not 100% sure. I really wish people would caption photos if it's not completely obvious.

I promise I'll do better next time.

[sailor734]

Originally Posted by Helladog

I promise I'll do better next time.

Well, OK then....I guess we'll let you off this time....

[bingun]

Funds are moving around to progress the roundabout, but the west side harbour passage extension isn't happening this year anymore.

The City currently has $1,235,000 of Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) funding assigned to fund a portion of Gault Road/ Manawagonish Road/ Ocean Westway & Route 7 Ramps roundabout project within its approved 2024-2028 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for the CCBF funding program.

When this roundabout project was proposed to be included within the City’s CCBF CIP (2024-2028), staff were aware that more funding (City or Other Share) would be required in 2027 in order to fully design and construct the roundabout. In order to have a more accurate construction estimate for the amount of additional funding required to fully construct the roundabout staff are proposing to fund the design of the project in 2026 so that required investigations and design can be completed. Throughout the design process more accurate construction estimates are prepared therefore it will allow staff to be more accurate with required additional funding within the 2027 Capital Program. In addition, completing the design now will also allow staff to determine what land may be required from neighboring properties.

Included in the approved 2026 General Fund Capital Program is the following
project.

Harbour
Passage -
Riverview
Drive (Civic
# 399 to
Market
Place
Overpass)

Unfortunately, the City was not successful with any of its Active Transportation Funding (ATF) applications therefore it is proposed that $250,000 of City Share funding from the Harbour Passage - Riverview Drive project be reallocated to the to Gault Road/ Manawagonish Road/ Ocean Westway & Route 7 Ramps – Roundabout Design project.

[sailor734]

^ Pragmatic choice IMO.

[Ire Narissis]

As a Westfield resident, that roundabout cannot come soon enough. The current interchange design there is atrocious.

It's very telling that it hasn't meaningfully changed from its configuration in those semi-recently released 'dashcam' archival videos from the '70s. We're talking footage taken when the Harbour Bridge still connected to city streets at both ends, lol.

[Ottawa]

Originally Posted by Philbilly

Very interesting video of ST JOHN 1938

https://x.com/oldcanadaseries/status/2031129068062507152?s=46

I don't know if there is any significance to this particular video, but Louis B Mayer spent his formative years from just after birth until he was 20 in Saint John. He maintained a connection to the city for his entire life. For those who may not know, Louis Mayer was the second "M" in MGM.