Official Fredericton, NB projects thread - Page 597

OliverD · #**11921** Posted **Sep 18, 2020, 12:44 PM**

Looks like we may again have two cranes on the skyline.

cl812 · #**11922** Posted **Sep 18, 2020, 1:19 PM**

Also noticed there is some activity currently at the Centennial Building (prep work maybe).

Freddypop · #**11923** Posted **Sep 18, 2020, 2:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by cl812

Also noticed there is some activity currently at the Centennial Building (prep work maybe).

They were there last week too. Prep work likely and ensuring building is tight for winter. Expect firm plans this winter with construction next spring

Freddypop · #**11924** Posted **Sep 22, 2020, 2:51 PM**

Small crane working this AM at the Legion site on Queen. Also excavation work taking place for the new build next to Chesspiece on Queen

Freddypop · #**11925** Posted **Sep 22, 2020, 4:58 PM**

NBEX land development survey can now be accessed at the link at the bottom.

https://engagefredericton.ca/nbex?to..._tool#tool_tab

cl812 · #**11926** Posted **Sep 22, 2020, 5:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Freddypop

Small crane working this AM at the Legion site on Queen. Also excavation work taking place for the new build next to Chesspiece on Queen

Saw that as well, also noticed the tower crane base there (at former legion site), suspect one will be going up once they get a bit further along with pouring footings.

Freddypop · #**11927** Posted **Sep 24, 2020, 6:22 PM**

The West Hills clubhouse expansion will move into high gear in October. They are building a 10K sq ft, 2-storey addition that will house the pro shop, bar/lounge, an event room, a St James Gate restaurant and locker rooms. The elevator shaft has already been completed. The restaurant will have seating for 100 and events of up to 200 can be accommodated. Completion will be May 2021.

Freddypop · #**11928** Posted **Sep 25, 2020, 1:38 AM**

5G is here! This will help the IT industry here in Freddy and NB stay competitive

https://about.rogers.com/news-ideas/...lantic-canada/

Taeolas · #**11929** Posted **Sep 26, 2020, 1:08 AM**

No Pics but the Legion site has a lot of rebar set up at the bottom; looks like it's about 3/4 set up for the concrete. I can't quite tell where the crane will be; but it might be on the back right corner (closer to Westgate) maybe.

Also there's a big pit dug next to ChessPiece for that new building as well. Lots of new activity starting up at both locations.

cl812 · #**11930** Posted **Sep 26, 2020, 2:38 AM**

Work has also started on the building on beaverbrook near the end of windsor street.

cl812 · #**11931** Posted **Oct 2, 2020, 12:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

Also there's a big pit dug next to ChessPiece for that new building as well. Lots of new activity starting up at both locations.

Was by there this morning and forms are in place for pouring the footings. Crane should be up there soon as well.

Taeolas · #**11932** Posted **Oct 2, 2020, 12:25 PM**

I swung by the Legion pit last night. Looks like most of the rebar is in place now except for the north east corner where the ramp into the pit is. They have the stubs for support pillars rebarred up as well.

I still can't tell where the crane base will go; I'm thinking it might be that North east corner, but it seems to me that will interfere with site access. Though once they start filling in the pit that may be less of an issue.

OliverD · #**11933** Posted **Oct 2, 2020, 12:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

I swung by the Legion pit last night. Looks like most of the rebar is in place now except for the north east corner where the ramp into the pit is. They have the stubs for support pillars rebarred up as well.

I still can't tell where the crane base will go; I'm thinking it might be that North east corner, but it seems to me that will interfere with site access. Though once they start filling in the pit that may be less of an issue.

They typically use the elevator shaft, which is that part of the foundation they're building towards the eastern side, roughly in the middle of the building front to back.

cl812 · #**11934** Posted **Oct 2, 2020, 1:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

I swung by the Legion pit last night. Looks like most of the rebar is in place now except for the north east corner where the ramp into the pit is. They have the stubs for support pillars rebarred up as well.

I still can't tell where the crane base will go; I'm thinking it might be that North east corner, but it seems to me that will interfere with site access. Though once they start filling in the pit that may be less of an issue.

Was by there as well recently, the crane base is on the north side (river side) of the foundation (almost at the edge/form) near the middle (slightly to the NW).

OliverD · #**11935** Posted **Oct 5, 2020, 10:53 PM**

The houses on Forest Hill Road have been torn down to make way for the new apartment building there, and it looks like they are starting site prep.

cl812 · #**11936** Posted **Oct 6, 2020, 11:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by OliverD

The houses on Forest Hill Road have been torn down to make way for the new apartment building there, and it looks like they are starting site prep.

Is that the Micro apartment site? I thought there was another proposal in that area as well.

OliverD · #**11937** Posted **Oct 6, 2020, 1:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by cl812

Is that the Micro apartment site? I thought there was another proposal in that area as well.

Not the micro apartments, I think those are technically on Waterloo Row. This is adjacent to that site.

InterestedObserver · #**11938** Posted **Oct 6, 2020, 4:18 PM**

Local governments and local service districts will receive more than $75.9 million in community funding and equalization grants from the provincial government in 2021 to support their service needs and priorities.

It appears Fredericton leads the way in terms of growth 2020-2021. Sorry, not sorry, Moncton.

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/...1-SFPC2021.pdf

OliverD · #**11939** Posted **Oct 6, 2020, 6:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by InterestedObserver

Local governments and local service districts will receive more than $75.9 million in community funding and equalization grants from the provincial government in 2021 to support their service needs and priorities.

It appears Fredericton leads the way in terms of growth 2020-2021. Sorry, not sorry, Moncton.

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/...1-SFPC2021.pdf

Thanks for sharing - interesting to see those numbers.

Lots of fairly significant assessment increases for residences in Fredericton this year, particularly in the eastern end of downtown.

OliverD · #**11940** Posted **Oct 7, 2020, 7:15 PM**

Item's of note from this month's PAC agenda:

- 16 new lots in the sixth phase of the High Point Ridge neighbourhood. Two of these back onto the future park that is planned for this area.
- Proposed 40 unit apartment building at 360-364 Union Street, currently two single family homes that have been for sale as a package for a few months now. Seems to be a lacklustre design that doesn't interface with the street well. I'm surprised that this building doesn't seem to have an elevator. The units are also quite small so hopefully they will be relatively affordable.