Winnipeg Construction - Page 220

headhorse · #**4381** Posted **Jul 11, 2012, 9:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by spiritedenergy

but that is not the dubrovnik site? i always wondered why that lot was empty

no, the Dubrovnik site is 390 Assiniboine (between Carlton and Hargrave).

Thanks for the information, Biff

1ajs · #**4382** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 12:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by spiritedenergy

but that is not the dubrovnik site? i always wondered why that lot was empty

the owners ran the apartments on that site into the ground so they could put a parking lot in and the city made them put grass in instead

witch was in the last 4yrs?

1ajs · #**4383** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 12:13 AM**

according to city places facebook page they are building a new padio

http://www.facebook.com/cityplacewinnipeg

c vist · #**4384** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 1:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by headhorse

no, the Dubrovnik site is 390 Assiniboine (between Carlton and Hargrave).

Thanks for the information, Biff

Sounds like the Dubrovnik project was too costly ... Don't hold your breath for it.

flatlander · #**4385** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 1:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

Will be a temporary sales office for the Dubrovnik Tower proposal.

Thought it was too good to be true that the property would be developed. Stupid owners. 1ajs I don't think they were even that sophisticated to try and get a parking lot built.

headhorse · #**4386** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 2:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by c vist

Sounds like the Dubrovnik project was too costly ... Don't hold your breath for it.

why are they starting construction on a sales centre then?

JamieDavid Exchange · #**4387** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 2:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

according to city places facebook page they are building a new padio

http://www.facebook.com/cityplacewinnipeg

WOW! This is amazing!!!! I haven't been through there since the weather was cold. HOPEFULLY this is just the start of a MAJOR overhaul for City Place. Sharks Club making any progress?

armorand93 · #**4388** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 2:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by JamieDavid Exchange

WOW! This is amazing!!!! I haven't been through there since the weather was cold. HOPEFULLY this is just the start of a MAJOR overhaul for City Place. Sharks Club making any progress?

Finally good to see the mall actually IMPROVE...

headhorse · #**4389** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 3:11 AM**

I'd like to see the retailers open up to the street at City Place... it seems like it would be a relatively easy conversion for most of them. logistics of two entrances/exits though... bad mall design

Bluenote · #**4390** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 4:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by headhorse

I'd like to see the retailers open up to the street at City Place... it seems like it would be a relatively easy conversion for most of them. logistics of two entrances/exits though... bad mall design

The mall was not always set up that way, it used to have theaters and everything. Was actually a pretty nice mall.

kylbaz · #**4391** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 4:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by cllew

Any idea what is going on the south side of the Regent Costco lot? I see that they have a large section fenced off and a Graham construction site office there.

I am thinking that it could be a Costco gas bar but have not been able to find anything on line about them putting one in this location.

I went there today and that's the first thing that came to mind.

Biff · #**4392** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 6:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by cllew

Any idea what is going on the south side of the Regent Costco lot? I see that they have a large section fenced off and a Graham construction site office there.

I am thinking that it could be a Costco gas bar but have not been able to find anything on line about them putting one in this location.

I think i remember hearing something along those lines. Of course i could be wrong but you know it won't be a Tim Hortons as there is one already a couple hundred feet away.

roccerfeller · #**4393** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 8:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

according to city places facebook page they are building a new padio

http://www.facebook.com/cityplacewinnipeg

I really like this. We need more patios in the downtown area, and this is not a bad idea at all. Good to see, thanks for the link 1ajs

trueviking · #**4394** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 9:12 PM**

met:

headhorse · #**4395** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 11:20 PM**

wow, that looks great.

roccerfeller · #**4396** Posted **Jul 12, 2012, 11:31 PM**

The met reminds me of Batman Arkham City

dpenner · #**4397** Posted **Jul 13, 2012, 1:55 PM**

as interesting and relevant is accent discussion in a construction thread, this might serve to be a little more

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion...e-been-at-pumping-station-162323616.html

After first reading Brent Bellamy's Pumping station conundrum (Free Press, July 9) and Lisa Abrams' July 11 letter, Pining for a produce market, we felt the need to respond.

In late 1996, we approached the City of Winnipeg regarding the purchase of the then-mothballed (since 1986) the James Avenue Pumping Station. After clearing all 26 city departments, the building was declared surplus city property.

In April 1997, we were granted a six-month option to pursue our plans for the adapted reuse of this incredible building, which bore a Grade II historical designation.

edit: I was unaware the city sold the pumphouse then bought it back at a higher price......wow was that a moronic decision

Authentic_City · #**4398** Posted **Jul 13, 2012, 3:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by dpenner

edit: I was unaware the city sold the pumphouse then bought it back at a higher price......wow was that a moronic decision

I believe some of the original equipment was lost after the transaction with the unnamed Winnipeg restauranteur. If I recall correctly, this individual sold or donated some of it to a party in the US. Not sure if it was ever recovered and returned.

flatlander · #**4399** Posted **Jul 13, 2012, 3:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Authentic_City

I believe some of the original equipment was lost after the transaction with the unnamed Winnipeg restauranteur. If I recall correctly, this individual sold or donated some of it to a party in the US. Not sure if it was ever recovered and returned.

I think there is one pump in Austin at the agricultural museum. Lots left to see.

Reminds me of the Distillery District in Toronto ...

inlp89 · #**4400** Posted **Jul 13, 2012, 5:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

met:

Is the MET going to have any theatre seating?