[Moncton] East (Harrisville, Lewisville, Tankville, Irishtown) Developments

[Ammn_guy]

steel is going up on the mclauglin plaza

[micks5477]

What we thought was going to be an A&W at McLaughlin Place, looks like it is really going to be a Subway per T&T.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by micks5477

What we thought was going to be an A&W at McLaughlin Place, looks like it is really going to be a Subway per T&T.

Interesting. While Pharmasave, the medical clinic and Guacamole were all confirmed, A&W has always been just a rumour. They do have a sign on site looking for a franchisee though. I guess the second drive thru pad on site is destined for A&W (if a franchisee can be found).

Personally, I think this would be a great place for an A&W. they have four locations already in metro (I think) and are quite popular. There isn't a location in this neighbourhood however and the proximity to UdeM would be a big plus.

[FarmerTom]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Interesting. While Pharmasave, the medical clinic and Guacamole were all confirmed, A&W has always been just a rumour. They do have a sign on site looking for a franchisee though. I guess the second drive thru pad on site is destined for A&W (if a franchisee can be found).

Personally, I think this would be a great place for an A&W. they have four locations already in metro (I think) and are quite popular. There isn't a location in this neighbourhood however and the proximity to UdeM would be a big plus.

Yes 4 locations. Plaza Blvd, magnetic hill, Champlain street and Champlain Place.

[Feneant]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Personally, I think this would be a great place for an A&W. they have four locations already in metro (I think) and are quite popular. There isn't a location in this neighbourhood however and the proximity to UdeM would be a big plus.

Actually, I'd be curious to see their sales numbers. The location on Plaza and the one co-located with the Petro Can on Mountain Rd. are usually fairly quiet. I drive by on Mapleton 3-4 times a day and rarely ever see more than 1-2 cars and the few times I've gone to the Plaza location to eat in, the staff was sitting around idle and chatting between themselves. And then the Subway in the Needs... I haven't been in years mind you but from back when I used to go often there was a line up regardless of the time of day (or night).

[MonctonRad]

The drive thru at the Plaza Blvd location is usually busy (personal experience).

[L'homard]

I stop in at the Subway in the Needs on Morton Ave. once every month or so and they are busy enough but like the owner in the article says when they have a brand new place plus a drive through they can expect to be a lot busier.
I live out that way and a new Tim's would do wonders (I know... I know....) because it's tough to get in and out of their Mill Road location as it's usually so busy.

[Hogie75]

Originally Posted by Feneant

Actually, I'd be curious to see their sales numbers. The location on Plaza and the one co-located with the Petro Can on Mountain Rd. are usually fairly quiet. I drive by on Mapleton 3-4 times a day and rarely ever see more than 1-2 cars and the few times I've gone to the Plaza location to eat in, the staff was sitting around idle and chatting between themselves. And then the Subway in the Needs... I haven't been in years mind you but from back when I used to go often there was a line up regardless of the time of day (or night).

Truth be told, I think A&W and subway at magnetic hill missed amazing opportunities, I work near both of these locations and sometimes I go out for lunch and I almost always go to McDonalds because no one likes eating in the middle of a store. A&W and Subway both don't feel natural to eat inside at these stores, not to mention Tim Hortons out there. Especially true in the summer.

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by Hogie75

Truth be told, I think A&W and subway at magnetic hill missed amazing opportunities, I work near both of these locations and sometimes I go out for lunch and I almost always go to McDonalds because no one likes eating in the middle of a store. A&W and Subway both don't feel natural to eat inside at these stores, not to mention Tim Hortons out there. Especially true in the summer.

I tend to Agree with you there. A&W could have easily been built as a stand alone restaurant right next to the Petro Canada, and I think the Tim's, and Subway would have made more sense as stand alone locations on Ensley Drive right at the corner of Ensley Dr., and Mountain Rd.

But pretty sure that thought never crossed anyone involved's mind at the time.

[MonctonRad]

It appears that the Shannex retirement home project (in association with UdeM) on Morton will be called Faubourg du Mascaret

[habs33]

Place McLaughlin Place has changed their name to Place Morton Place. They've posted some pics on their Facebook page too
https://www.facebook.com/mclaughlinp...78533904188855

[benvui]

I noticed today that there is some site prep work going on at the site where the new Home Hardware is supposed to go off of Elmwood. Has anyone heard about what is going on? Is work finally starting now that the road upgrades are complete?

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by benvui

I noticed today that there is some site prep work going on at the site where the new Home Hardware is supposed to go off of Elmwood. Has anyone heard about what is going on? Is work finally starting now that the road upgrades are complete?

Nothing official, but I suspect it's initial site prep work for the new Elmwood Home Hardware & Building Supplies.

1- They stated the other year they were going to wait until the roadwork was done.
2- The work is being done on the back of the property where the store is supposed to be built.

The remainder of the Elmwood Centre project is up in the air, but the project is owned by the Home Hardware franchisee, so they will plunge ahead regardless, with the hope of developing the remainder of the property down the road.......

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by habs33

Place McLaughlin Place has changed their name to Place Morton Place. They've posted some pics on their Facebook page too
https://www.facebook.com/mclaughlinp...78533904188855

I wonder why the name change (aside from the fact the development faces Morton rather than McLaughlin)?

Here are a couple of photos form their Facebook page:

Pharmasave


Subway

[micks5477]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

I wonder why the name change (aside from the fact the development faces Morton rather than McLaughlin)?

Here are a couple of photos form their Facebook page:

Pharmasave

Their Facebook page list this site as the Future site of Guacamole Mexican Streetfood and not Pharmasave.

[MonctonRad]

Yes, and Pharmasave too.......

[jtallain]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Yes, and Pharmasave too.......

It'll be in the third building, not this strip.

[MonctonRad]

Interesting, I thought they would have built the Pharmasave first, it was the first business that they announced for Morton Place.

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And in other news, I see that the Francophone Sud school board is starting to agitiate for a new K-8 school in the neighbourhood to address overcrowding problems at Le Mascaret and l'Odyssee. They want it built on the vision lands somewhere.

If the city bites the bullet, and extends LJR Blvd all the way through to McLaughlin (as part of the Shannex Parkland development), I could see a new francophone school going in along LJR someplace.........

All this of course is years away (probably at least 5-7 years).

[Scarface]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Interesting, I thought they would have built the Pharmasave first, it was the first business that they announced for Morton Place.

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And in other news, I see that the Francophone Sud school board is starting to agitiate for a new K-8 school in the neighbourhood to address overcrowding problems at Le Mascaret and l'Odyssee. They want it built on the vision lands somewhere.

If the city bites the bullet, and extends LJR Blvd all the way through to McLaughlin (as part of the Shannex Parkland development), I could see a new francophone school going in along LJR someplace.........

All this of course is years away (probably at least 5-7 years).

Massive overcrowding issues in schools in Moncton. Province will build a new on in 5-7 Years, and be talking about a new one, or two because of the mass influx in population that surpasses the need for more schools.

I do love the fact there actually talking about new schools but the province seems to be going way to slow with the planing, and building of schools.

[MonctonRad]

There is now structural steel being installed for the second retail strip building in the Morton Place development. This is presumably the building that will house Pharmasave.