The Official Moncton, NB Project Thread - Page 135

Helladog · #**2681** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 2:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by kirjtc2

Bah...East Point is tacky enough as it is.

I walked around Crystal Palace for the first time in about 15 years a few months ago....it didn't look like that place had changed a bit since then, and it's starting to look a little worn. It seemed to me that the owners (Cadillac-Fairview?) seemed indifferent to keeping it fresh. How often do they get new rides/attractions?

It looks like a good place to send the kids in Summer; I'll bet in winter it gets slow there though. Is it a tourist draw at all?

In SJ, some owners and management of Market Square were planning to convert that venue into an amusement park but the primary owner, Scotiabank held it back...this after kicking out 2nd floor tenants and such...

For now they have a week-long carnival at Harbour Station, but it'd still be nice to have something more permananet, especially in Summer.

As for Eastpoint, the only reason I mentioned that as a venue was because it seems they're the most willing to shovel out cash for big retail- maybe they could sell those big lights on ebay.

Anyway, not trying to take over the thread for SJ discussions. Crystal Palace is the primary reason I go to Moncton.

ErickMontreal · #**2682** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 3:00 AM**

MonctonRad · #**2683** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 3:24 AM**

Erick:

You neglected to mention the Ambulatory Care Centre at the Moncton Hospital. Construction nearing completion. $48 million.

ErickMontreal · #**2684** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 3:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Erick:

You neglected to mention the Ambulatory Care Centre at the Moncton Hospital. Construction nearing completion. $48 million.

I made the correction, thanks

MonctonRad · #**2685** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 3:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by Helladog

It looks like a good place to send the kids in Summer; I'll bet in winter it gets slow there though. Is it a tourist draw at all?

In SJ, some owners and management of Market Square were planning to convert that venue into an amusement park but the primary owner, Scotiabank held it back...this after kicking out 2nd floor tenants and such...

For now they have a week-long carnival at Harbour Station, but it'd still be nice to have something more permananet, especially in Summer.

As for Eastpoint, the only reason I mentioned that as a venue was because it seems they're the most willing to shovel out cash for big retail- maybe they could sell those big lights on ebay.

Anyway, not trying to take over the thread for SJ discussions. Crystal Palace is the primary reason I go to Moncton.

Helladog, glad that you enjoy Crystal Palace.

The complex opened in 1990, the year after I moved to Moncton. I must admit that I never thought that the place would last, but it does seem to fill a useful niche and the combination of the amusement park/multiplex cinema/hotel/restaurant and Chapters bookstore seems to work quite well, especially located as it is next to Champlain Place. It actually reminds me of the amusement park at West Edmonton Mall.

Crystal Palace may be a little long in the tooth but Cadillac Fairview is not neglecting it. There has been at least one major upgrade since the place has opened and just this year, several rides (including the Tivoli Swing) were taken apart and completely serviced.

The place is much less active in the winter time but actually is a destination during March Break. Since NS, NB and PEI all schedule their March Breaks differently, this means that Crystal Palace can be quite busy for three weeks at the end of February and the beginning of March.

mylesmalley · #**2686** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 4:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by ErickMontreal

It's a lot when you see it all in one big list..
Good job, erick!

mmmatt · #**2687** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 5:48 AM**

Thats a lot of stuff! Great job Erick!

Dont forget the new seinors complex U/C in Riverview...there is a fair ammount of money involved in that, and Im pretty sure they broke ground already.

Also the skatepark expansion is underway.

And finally the new Shoppers by the new Sobeys...There is more Im sure, just cant think of them right now haha.

Kinda sad not to see the Justice Center not on that list though, that was the project I was most looking forward to this summer... Hopefully they will get a move on soon!

mmmatt · #**2688** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 6:09 AM**

As far as Crystal Palace goes they do a fairly good job of keeping it nice.

In the past three or four years they added a 40ft (approx) climbing wall, a ride which is kinda like hand gliders that spin around, and the "shooting star" which is a pneumatic powered thing that lifts you straight up and lets you down quickly.

a year or so before that they replaced a "science exhibit" thing they had for ages with the Laser Tag game. you can still see pieces of the science thing around the park i.e. the dude with a big head and ears etc.

They also add new arcade games fairly regularly.

And as far as being a tourist draw, I would say that people probably dont drive huge distances to Moncton just to go there but its usually is a stop for a family trip to the area which may also include Magic Mountain or The Zoo or shopping etc...

I know they do well with attracting local family's though, for example just last year they added a sizable addition to the building to accommodate a few extra birthday party areas. Its a very popular place for birthdays etc. (which I know well enough having a 9 yr old brother who goes there just about every second week for a friends birthday haha)...and on top of that he still bugs me to go all the time!

gehrhardt · #**2689** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 1:24 PM**

I was driving through the Caledonia Ind park on the weekend and came across this sign. The picture is a little small, but it was raining and I didn't feel like getting wet.

It's on Harrrisville Blvd, across from Midland.

Has anyone heard about this? There is no activity on the site yet, just the sign.

sdm · #**2690** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 1:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by ErickMontreal

Whats with all the 4-5 storey apartments..........

mylesmalley · #**2691** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 1:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by sdm

Whats with all the 4-5 storey apartments..........

They'r emore cost effective than taller structures because they can be built out of wood instead of steel.

sdm · #**2692** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 2:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

They'r emore cost effective than taller structures because they can be built out of wood instead of steel.

Understand that, but when will Moncton get with the program of building apartments in concrete....

MonctonGoldenFlames · #**2693** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 3:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by sdm

Understand that, but when will Moncton get with the program of building apartments in concrete....

when the market tells developers people are able/willing to pay for the additional cost.

MonctonRad · #**2694** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by gehrhardt

I was driving through the Caledonia Ind park on the weekend and came across this sign. The picture is a little small, but it was raining and I didn't feel like getting wet.

It's on Harrrisville Blvd, across from Midland.

Has anyone heard about this? There is no activity on the site yet, just the sign.

It's new to me.

I have noticed recently that there is not much discussion on this board re: industrial developments in the greater Moncton area. There has been a fair bit of expansion going on over the last couple of years, particularly in the Caledonia Industrial Park, which has not recieved much attention.

Aside from a couple of high profile projects such as the new Molson's Brewery, most of these developments have been flying under the radar.

gehrhardt · #**2695** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 5:23 PM**

I agree. On the ~1km stretch of McLaughlin from Harrisville to Urquhart, a lot of new buildings have sprung up.

In the past 3 years, Carrier, Molson, Landrill, Keltic, and another couple of buildings (not yet complete) have been built. That stretch used to only have a couple of buildings on it. It's like a totally different area now. That's just one stretch of road too. Don't forget that not far away, there is a new Shell station, Tim Horton's, a Peterbilt dealership, a Kenworth dealership, RV dealership, etc, etc. I could go on. They may not be skyscrapers, but that's a lot of new development.

sdm · #**2696** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 6:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonGoldenFlames

when the market tells developers people are able/willing to pay for the additional cost.

Very true, accept for the able part.

mylesmalley · #**2697** Posted **Aug 18, 2008, 7:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by sdm

Very true, accept for the able part.

If you're in the market to build a 64 unit building, it's almost certainly cheaper and easier to build a huge 4 story building, rather than a more reasonable 8 stories.The fact of the matter is, real estate in Moncton is still very cheap compared to other cities. Although there are a few exceptions, we probably won't see any large-scale hi rise development until the cost of land rises significantly or council tries to force higher density.

That'd be neat...a minimum height for buildings..

Marcus99 · #**2698** Posted **Aug 19, 2008, 1:29 AM**

Hey! just joined the forum, big fan of this kind of stuff Moncton's economic growth, etc...

Just bought a 12megapixel camera, Canon G9 so will be posting a lot of great shots from many angles and places,will take photos from my apartment on Main st.

mylesmalley · #**2699** Posted **Aug 19, 2008, 1:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Marcus99

Hey! just joined the forum, big fan of this kind of stuff Moncton's economic growth, etc...

Just bought a 12megapixel camera, Canon G9 so will be posting a lot of great shots from many angles and places,will take photos from my apartment on Main st.

Welcome to the forums Marcus!

mmmatt · #**2700** Posted **Aug 19, 2008, 4:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Marcus99

Hey! just joined the forum, big fan of this kind of stuff Moncton's economic growth, etc...

Just bought a 12megapixel camera, Canon G9 so will be posting a lot of great shots from many angles and places,will take photos from my apartment on Main st.

Welcome Marcus!

Looking forward to the photos