The Fundy Quay is an ongoing mixed-use development in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of a waterfront redevelopment plan for the city.[1]
| Location | Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45°16′18″N 66°03′50″W / 45.271692°N 66.063950°W |
| Status | Under construction |
| Website | fundyquay |
| Companies | |
| Developer | Fundy Harbour Group |
| Technical details | |
| Buildings | 5 |
Description
editThe Fundy Quay development is a project by the Fundy Harbour Group.[2] It is set to contain five mixed-use buildings with a total floor space of 69,700 square metres. The buildings' ground floors are set to be allocated for commercial use, with the remaining floors set to be used for a total of 677 residential units.[2][3][4] The buildings are set to be constructed one-by-one every two years.[3]
The development has an estimated budget of $300 million.[5][6] Funding for parts of the project were supported by the federal, provincial and municipal governments.[1][7][8]
The Fundy Quay also includes a public space named "Ihtoli-maqahamok – The Gathering Space". The name is derived from "gathering space" in the Wolastoqiyik language.[9][10]
History
editThe site of the Fundy Quay development was previously used by the Canadian Coast Guard as one of their sites.[11]
Promotion for the proposal of Fundy Quay began as early as 2012,[12] with the development being placed at the former Saint John Coast Guard site.[13] Saint John and New Brunswick purchased the site and periodically demolished old buildings to clear the way.[11] In 2018, a former Coast Guard administrative building on the site was demolished.[8] In 2019, it was announced that David Elias would be developing the project.[14]
In April 2022, construction began to revitalize the site's seawall.[15] In January 2023, the Saint John City Council unanimously voted to approve the construction of the second of the five buildings.[16] That same year, as part of the project, construction also began on outdoor patios for business in the neighbouring Market Square.[17] The first building, located on 35 Water Street, began construction in late 2023; it is set to be 16 storeys and is located within the site's southeast corner. The ground floor is allocated for retail space, while the rest are set for residential use.[3][7]
References
edit- ^ a b "FAQs - Fundy Quay Development and Redesign". shapeyourcitysaintjohn.ca. Shape Your City Saint John. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b MacRae, Avery (November 6, 2023). "Uptown construction projects in Saint John, N.B., approaching next steps". CTV Atlantic. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c Urquhart, Mia (November 6, 2023). "Construction set to begin on first of 5 Fundy Quay buildings on Saint John waterfront". CBC News. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Brad, Perry (15 December 2021). "S.J. Waterfront Development Will Feature 16-Storey Building With 165 Housing Units". Huddle. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Perry, Brad (October 19, 2023). "Work begins on Fundy Quay development in Saint John". Country 94. Acadia Broadcasting. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Fraser, Elizabeth (April 6, 2021). "Fundy Quay project focuses on scenery and restricting clutter at Saint John waterfront". CBC News. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "1st building in Fundy Quay project passed shadow, wind studies". CBC News. January 11, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Urquhart, Mia (February 19, 2021). "Work on proposed Fundy Quay project in Saint John to begin in the spring". CBC News. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Nick (October 31, 2023). "New public space name in Saint John, N.B. honours city's Indigenous roots". CTV Atlantic. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Farley, Sam (October 31, 2023). "Revitalized Saint John waterfront space to be named Ihtoli-maqahamok". CBC News. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Power, Zack (July 13, 2023). "Saint John, N.B. businesses eagerly await completion of Fundy Quay". Global News. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Southwick, Reid (February 25, 2012). "Waterfront Deal In The Works: Development Realtor looking worldwide and close to home in a bid to transform the Coast Guard site". Telegraph-Journal. p. B1. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Gill, Jordan (January 4, 2017). "Just around the corner: 13 years of arrested development at former Saint John Coast Guard site". CBC News. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Letson, Cherise (December 3, 2019). "Fundy Quay Development Gets Green Light From Council". Country 94. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Lyall, Laura (April 26, 2022). "Fundy Quay project underway at Saint John waterfront". CTV Atlantic. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Perry, Brad (January 10, 2023). "Saint John Council Approves Second Fundy Quay Building". Huddle. Acadia Broadcasting. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ MacRae, Avery (May 4, 2023). "Fundy Quay development continues, creating a 'central gathering place' in Uptown Saint John, N.B." CTV Atlantic. Retrieved August 1, 2024.