Demolition of former restaurant to make way for future Sainte-Anne’s park
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Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue residents will have a new park in time for the high summer season, according to the city, as demolition work begins of the former restaurant building.
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue residents will soon have a new park in time for the high summer season according to the city.
Demolition work has begun on the former Marco Bar and Grill restaurant building.
The two-storey structure has been resting vacant since 2019 after a devastating fire ripped through the building.
In May the city purchased the property for $500,000.
The previous owner wanted to convert the building into a residential space, something the city council would not approve, saying it would ruin the aesthetic of the area, according to city councillor Ryan Young.
“There were delays in legal proceedings and then the pandemic. It did take a while but we are very happy now that finally we can move ahead with what was an eyesore on the main drag,” Young said.
Once torn down, the city plans on converting the lot into an open green space. Creating a public park will allow waterfront access to the famous boardwalk from Saint-Anne street.
“This change is probably the most significant change to our main street in the last 60 years,” Young said.