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SAINT JOHN, N.B. — The developer of the stalled 99 King St. construction project is adding new fencing and screens as he hopes to get the project off the ground.
"We continue to support the development at 99 King St. and fully support the community's concerns regarding the current state of the site," McKiel said."The process has been slower than anticipated and there are a variety of factors involved, including the challenging economic environment."Deputy mayor John MacKenzie called it"unfortunate," and said at the meeting he appreciates the repairs, saying the site can't be accessible or visible.
"I can appreciate that it's an eyesore," Wilbur said."It was never my intention to tear down one eyesore to create another one. I'm working exclusively on this project to move it forward."The city provided an update Monday on 99 King St. after a letter from a resident complained about wire fencing and 'tattered signage' around the stalled build site.
Since then, labour costs, labour shortages, interest rates and increases in material costs have made it a"completely new game." He said the city has been cooperative and has offered incentives"to help move housing projects forward," as has the federal government, through a waiver of the federal portion of the HST. He said he wants"provincial help" when it comes to the provincial portion of the HST.
Regarding delays at 99 King, MacKenzie said they're watching the scenario regarding Wilbur's discussions around financing with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Wilbur confirmed the application is ongoing.MacKenzie said it's"too early to tell" whether there's a deadline from the city's perspective to get the project moving.
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