[Moncton] Downtown Developments - Page 240

MonctonRad · #**4781** Posted **Jul 3, 2020, 8:13 PM**

BREAKING NEWS!

I have a good contact who has confirmed from a reliable source that the Harper Building is finally a go, and that we should see construction starting later this summer (perhaps even this month).

I have no information as to the nature and scale of this project however. The last iteration was supposed to be a 10 storey Doubletree Hotel. I doubt this is still in the cards given the COVID situation and the current state of the economy, and I think something residential is more likely, but there appears to be something afoot.

Stay tuned!

jonny golden · #**4782** Posted **Jul 3, 2020, 8:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

BREAKING NEWS!

I have a good contact who has confirmed from a reliable source that the Harper Building is finally a go, and that we should see construction starting later this summer (perhaps even this month).

I have no information as to the nature and scale of this project however. The last iteration was supposed to be a 10 storey Doubletree Hotel. I doubt this is still in the cards given the COVID situation and the current state of the economy, and I think something residential is more likely, but there appears to be something afoot.

Stay tuned!

OK so that's why the bill boards there have been removed! I really hope they do something significant at this location.

pierremoncton · #**4783** Posted **Jul 3, 2020, 8:57 PM**

From Val Robichaud's LinkedIn profile:

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Owner/President of Harper Building Inc. - Upcoming project ( Spring 2020 ) consisting of a 07 Storey (Luxury Brand Hotel) Full services ,, 128 rooms,, windows all around for a great view of the city,,with parking garage..at 299 Main St , Moncton.NB.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/val-robichaud-783a11b/

However, his profile used to state "coming Spring 2019" (or was it 2018?) and a "10-storey hotel"...

There's also still a job posting for a project manager that was posted 2 years ago.

NBNYer · #**4784** Posted **Jul 4, 2020, 11:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

BREAKING NEWS!

I have a good contact who has confirmed from a reliable source that the Harper Building is finally a go, and that we should see construction starting later this summer (perhaps even this month).

Stay tuned!

Any other project rumour, I would take your word for it... but this project..

I’ll wait to see shovels in the ground.

MonctonRad · #**4785** Posted **Jul 4, 2020, 12:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by NBNYer

Any other project rumour, I would take your word for it... but this project..

I’ll wait to see shovels in the ground.

I understand and appreciate your skepticism regarding this particular project, since we have been disappointed before so many times over the last 6-8 years or so.

I have no first hand knowledge of what Valmond has in mind for this land, and am in the dark as much as you, but my source is as big a development nerd as I am, and claims to have a "rock solid" contact on this.

In addition, the advertising billboards on the property in question have recently been removed, which may mean something, and Councillor Greg Turner, on a recent Facebook post, made this comment, including a photo of this particular property:

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2020 is shaping up to be another exciting construction year for Moncton!

This of course does not constitute absolute confirmation, but it does cause ones spidey senses to tingle.

It will be interesting to note if anything interesting appears on the July PAC agenda when it is released later this month........

jonny golden · #**4786** Posted **Jul 4, 2020, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

I understand and appreciate your skepticism regarding this particular project, since we have been disappointed before so many times over the last 6-8 years or so.

I have no first hand knowledge of what Valmond has in mind for this land, and am in the dark as much as you, but my source is as big a development nerd as I am, and claims to have a "rock solid" contact on this.

In addition, the advertising billboards on the property in question have recently been removed, which may mean something, and Councillor Greg Turner, on a recent Facebook post, made this comment, including a photo of this particular property:

This of course does not constitute absolute confirmation, but it does cause ones spidey senses to tingle.

It will be interesting to note if anything interesting appears on the July PAC agenda when it is released later this month........

The buzz feels different this time. I hope we finally see this prime land get developed. My hope is that it's a significant project. It would be disappointing if it was less than 8 floors. With several apartment buildings fully leased even before they're completed, the market is strong enough to support a substantial building here. Hopefully we'll get some information from the next PAC agenda.

BlackYear · #**4787** Posted **Jul 5, 2020, 3:36 PM**

Lakeview Villas (https://lakeviewvillasmoncton.com/) project is complete. Nice view from Jones Lake.

MonctonRad · #**4788** Posted **Jul 5, 2020, 4:08 PM**

Agreed. A nice building with a great location overlooking the lake. It adds a lot to the neighbourhood (and for tenants, is right behind Pomodori Pizzeria). What's not to like!

OUIR@random · #**4789** Posted **Jul 5, 2020, 9:21 PM**

Lakeview Villas looks great. I love this view with the lake, just nice!

Jones Lake is such a nice feature in the city, lovely area.
2 more floors would've been even better!

C_Boy · #**4790** Posted **Jul 5, 2020, 10:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

I understand and appreciate your skepticism regarding this particular project, since we have been disappointed before so many times over the last 6-8 years or so.

I have no first hand knowledge of what Valmond has in mind for this land, and am in the dark as much as you, but my source is as big a development nerd as I am, and claims to have a "rock solid" contact on this.

In addition, the advertising billboards on the property in question have recently been removed, which may mean something, and Councillor Greg Turner, on a recent Facebook post, made this comment, including a photo of this particular property:

This of course does not constitute absolute confirmation, but it does cause ones spidey senses to tingle.

It will be interesting to note if anything interesting appears on the July PAC agenda when it is released later this month........

I wonder where Churchill25 (formerly Churchill) is?... he would know definitively what is planned and a timeline. Where are you?? haha

flyer99 · #**4791** Posted **Jul 7, 2020, 12:21 PM**

Does anyone have any recent knowledge about Tannery Place? Is there going to be a second apartment complex started soon and/or the proposed hotel? Or maybe even another apartment complex in lieu of the hotel.

MonctonRad · #**4792** Posted **Jul 7, 2020, 12:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by flyer99

Does anyone have any recent knowledge about Tannery Place? Is there going to be a second apartment complex started soon and/or the proposed hotel? Or maybe even another apartment complex in lieu of the hotel.

There is a thread dealing with this - the Junction Urban Village thread.

Tannery Place North is to begin later this year, presumably after they are finished with the tower crane at Tannery Place South. Everything is still a go as far as I know.

This is the latest render:

They have swapped the location of the hotel. It is now going to be built at the SW corner of Vaughan Harvey/Main. No time frame announced for construction of this building yet.

jonny golden · #**4793** Posted **Jul 7, 2020, 6:49 PM**

There is a construction company sign in front of that small automotive building at Main & Vaughan Harvey - North side. I think there's supposed to be a brew pub going in there. I didn't get a real good look as I was just driving by. But it would be nice to see that building developed. It's a bit of an eyesore, especially in such a prominent location.

David_99 · #**4794** Posted **Jul 7, 2020, 7:31 PM**

I believe it will be the Tide and Boar’s Brew Pub.

jonny golden · #**4795** Posted **Jul 8, 2020, 2:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by David_99

I believe it will be the Tide and Boar’s Brew Pub.

Yes I believe so. So if the rumor is true that the renovation at 800 Main Street is for a brew pub, then that'll be 2 new brew pubs in downtown Moncton. With Ashford being the developer of the old Paramount Lounge I think that the end product will be nice, whatever goes in there.

josh_cat_eyes · #**4796** Posted **Jul 8, 2020, 7:10 PM**

That whole corner is a prime location for more buildings like the ones in junction urban village. I think eventually this will probably happen.

jonny golden · #**4797** Posted **Jul 8, 2020, 7:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by josh_cat_eyes

That whole corner is a prime location for more buildings like the ones in junction urban village. I think eventually this will probably happen.

That land & building directly on the NW corner was at one time for sale through Royal LePage for $450,000. Not sure if it ever sold. But it's an obvious location for development. Hopefully something significant.

https://www.royallepage.ca/en/property/new-brunswick/moncton/1327-main-st/10861996/mlsm126548/

DavefromSt.Vital · #**4798** Posted **Jul 9, 2020, 5:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by flyer99

I have a relative planning a trip to Moncton in the fall.

Does anyone know the proposed opening dates for:

(1) Hilton Garden Inn?

(2) Hyatt?

Hilton Garden Inn currently showing Nov 2, 2020:

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yqmcagi-garden-inn-moncton/?cid=&WT.mc_id=&dclid=&gclid=&AWC=

Hyatt Place currently showing Sept 20, 2020:

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/yqmcagi-garden-inn-moncton/?cid=&WT.mc_id=&dclid=&gclid=&AWC=

MonctonRad · #**4799** Posted **Jul 9, 2020, 1:21 PM**

Thanks. Both of these opening dates are later than anticipated. I presume this is COVID related.

jonny golden · #**4800** Posted **Jul 9, 2020, 3:28 PM**

Fusion Commercial Properties have a request before the July PAC regarding the Higgins block. They're doing a 3m x 6m addition at the back of the building for an emergency staircase. The request is for aluminium cladding on the addition, but it looks like wood and closely matches the colour of the building.
It's good to see the redevelopment of this property going forward. But with so many people shifting from office jobs to working from home, I wonder if Fusion will now make the upper floors residential units instead of commercial space. It seems that because of the virus, the demand for office space would now be flat.

https://www5.moncton.ca/docs/pac/PAC/July_22_2020/4_a_679_Main.pdf