The Official Moncton, NB Project Thread

[MonctonRad]

From the T&T:

Council also voted unanimously to award a construction contract for a new $7-million warm storage building at the public works centre.

Don Morehouse, director of public works, said the existing building dates to 1965 and is in need of replacement. The warm storage building is used for equipment and tools for street maintenance, snow plowing and sidewalk plowing. Morehouse said this is where the “first response” vehicles for maintenance are kept. It’s also home to a paint and sign shop.

The new 28,000 square foot building is expected to be completed by this time next year.

The public works centre is on the corner of Worthington and Killam.

[Leroy321]

I’m not sure of the exact location of this but Rice Contracting posted on Facebook that they have broken ground. This will be a community center and the name of it is the Atlantic Lighthouse.

Link: https://www.lydonlynch.ca/projects/public/atlantic-lighthouse

[MonctonRad]

Yes, I saw this too (on my Facebook feed). A little digging shows that the address of the proponent is 11 York Street in Moncton, which corresponds to the Cornerstone Chapel, which, by the looks of their Facebook page serves a primarily black and multiethnic immigrant population.

The actual chapel itself occupies a relatively small lot, so this new community centre must be building elsewhere in the city.

This is a substantial and very attractive project. How has it flown under the radar without anyone knowing anything about this? The church Facebook page includes a short video from earlier this month showing a backhoe doing some digging on a virgin lot, so it does appear that the first phase so construction is underway.

Here is a rendering from the Rice Contracting site, and a floor plan from the Lydon Lynch Architects site:





A bunch of other renderings are available on the lydn Lynch link that Leroy posted above.

Atlantic Lighthouse is a thoughtfully designed, privately developed community center that fosters connection, wellness, and belonging for people of all ages and abilities. Conceived as a hub for families and the broader Moncton community, the facility seamlessly integrates spaces that promote social interaction and personal growth.

Prominently facing the street, a full-service daycare accommodates 60 children aged two to five, offering thoughtfully designed classrooms, a specialized “big play” room, and an inviting outdoor play area. This nurturing environment ensures that young learners thrive in comfort and safety. The building features versatile multi-purpose classrooms to support community workshops and seminars, and a state-of-the-art event center that can host 300-500 guests for weddings, concerts, and conferences. To cater to more intimate gatherings, the space is equipped with mobile folding partitions that allow it to be divided into three smaller venues. Complementing these amenities, a commercial kitchen is designed to support daycare operations while also serving the event center or being available for use by community groups.

At the heart of the building, the main entryway opens into a vibrant café and an indoor turf for five-a-side soccer, play, and indoor picnics for the cold winter months. This dynamic space encourages casual socialization and active play, accessible to daycare attendees, congregants, and local sports groups through rental opportunities. Circling the turf, an indoor walking path creates an opportunity for year-round active living for seniors A dedicated 900-seat sanctuary, along with supporting facilities, serves as a spiritual cornerstone for the congregation, offering a serene space for reflection, worship, and community gatherings.

The Atlantic Lighthouse is a beacon of community spirit, weaving together diverse amenities to create a welcoming and versatile space where people can come together, share experiences, and build meaningful connections.

It appears The Lighthouse will be the new home for this (presumed evangelical) faith community. Does anyone have any idea where this is going to be built???