Official Fredericton, NB projects thread - Page 393

OliverD · #**7841** Posted **Jun 21, 2016, 9:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Freddypop

Re the speculated gas bar and agency store....Did I miss something? Would have thought this would go through PAC and council before any work would start..assuming the project is a go?

Not if there are no zoning changes or variances required.

But that are isn't zoned commercial so it's a moot point.

Justin6463 · #**7842** Posted **Jun 21, 2016, 11:54 PM**

Its just what I had heard from a couple coworkers who live in the area. If it did happen and was and Irving, wed have to assume the one on Canada St. wouldn't stay.

Tridus · #**7843** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 12:27 PM**

If they want to get some of the through/truck traffic, moving the one on Canada Street makes sense. Especially since it's on the same corner as the Ultramar anyway (which seems to be busier whenever I go past it, although that could be due to the pizza place and Timmies).

Justin6463 · #**7844** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tridus

If they want to get some of the through/truck traffic, moving the one on Canada Street makes sense. Especially since it's on the same corner as the Ultramar anyway (which seems to be busier whenever I go past it, although that could be due to the pizza place and Timmies).

The Ultramar most likely is busier due to the other businesses that share the parking lot. *IF* Irving did move up to the end of Bridge by Rte 8 and set up something similar to what they have on the Hanwell I think they'd do a lot more business. Way more traffic through there now than what they'd be getting on Canada.

OliverD · #**7845** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 4:50 PM**

Looks like excavation work has begun for the downtown hotel.

Taeolas · #**7846** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 5:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by OliverD

Looks like excavation work has begun for the downtown hotel.

I noticed that on Monday as I was going by. They seem to have pounded in reinforcing steel into the ground all around the site (or whatever the term for it would be; a flood wall maybe?) and now it's time to dig out the dirty centre.

To touch on a theme from the Moncton and SJ threads, I assume the hotel will need a tower crane, will it not?

OliverD · #**7847** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 5:57 PM**

I would say so.

cl812 · #**7848** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 7:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

I noticed that on Monday as I was going by. They seem to have pounded in reinforcing steel into the ground all around the site (or whatever the term for it would be; a flood wall maybe?) and now it's time to dig out the dirty centre.

To touch on a theme from the Moncton and SJ threads, I assume the hotel will need a tower crane, will it not?

Steel is likely in place to keep the earth from caving in during excavation.

Freddypop · #**7849** Posted **Jun 22, 2016, 8:51 PM**

2-way traffic on Queen between St John and Regent goes into effect August 1, 2017 to accommodate the new hotel

Twinkies · #**7850** Posted **Jun 23, 2016, 12:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Freddypop

2-way traffic on Queen between St John and Regent goes into effect August 1, 2017 to accommodate the new hotel

If they cant figure out the round about they will never get this right.

OliverD · #**7851** Posted **Jun 23, 2016, 1:01 PM**

They should make the majority of Queen two way.

Twinkies · #**7852** Posted **Jun 23, 2016, 1:16 PM**

[QUOTE=OliverD;7483427]They should make the majority of Queen two way.[/QUO

You will see some tourist trying to go down waterloo rd the wrong way if that section is waterloo rd (in front of the play house)

Tridus · #**7853** Posted **Jun 23, 2016, 1:57 PM**

In regards to the work going on at the bypass and Bridge street: it's an archaeological dig. Turns out there are some artifacts undereath the bypass: https://twitter.com/LauraBrownCTV/st...67807913955328

KnoxfordGuy · #**7854** Posted **Jun 24, 2016, 2:24 PM**

Just enjoying a coffee from Chess Piece by city hall and sitting in the sun. Our downtown is so perfect

Taeolas · #**7855** Posted **Jun 24, 2016, 3:45 PM**

There is a survey you can fill out now for helping guide Freddy's future. I think it's similar to the one that was filled in at the first session.

kirjtc2 · #**7856** Posted **Jun 25, 2016, 2:38 PM**

The anti-horse bar NIMBYs were set up gathering petitions at the market this morning.

Absolutely pathetic.

Franco401 · #**7857** Posted **Jun 25, 2016, 7:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by kirjtc2

The anti-horse bar NIMBYs were set up gathering petitions at the market this morning.

Absolutely pathetic.

I loved the sign saying "MEGA GAMBLING CENTRE COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD!"

Taeolas · #**7858** Posted **Jun 27, 2016, 12:21 PM**

Work is going well on the Wilmot park water feature. While I don't have any pictures, it is starting to take shape with the concrete walkways around the edges.

What pictures I do have were taken by me this weekend while Uptown was powerless.

First up, we have the Lawtons at Regent Mall:

And secondly, since I was in the area, the Regent Street Overpass:

Taeolas · #**7859** Posted **Jun 27, 2016, 4:18 PM**

38 million to CFB Gagetown

This includes 36 million for a new IED Disposal training facility and 2 million for general base improvements.

Taeolas · #**7860** Posted **Jun 28, 2016, 3:15 PM**

So apparently, Happy Baker's Dundonald location is opening July 1st.

From an email a coworker sent me:

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For those interested, I have been advised that the new Happy Baker location on Dundonald street will be opening on Friday July 1st. They will be open for lunch foods all next week and I have been advised that they will have mini homemade pizzas, and oven subs along with the regular menu. (They bought the old ovens from Quiznos).