The City of Peterborough has announced that construction work on the urban park at Charlotte Street and Louis Street in downtown Peterborough begins on Monday, December 4th.
The demolition and removal phase of the project included a portion of Louis Street, the entire Louis Street Municipal Parking Lot (the former location of the Wednesday Downtown Farmers’ Market), and the building at 220 King Street (former Shish-Kabob Hut).
Accurex Inc. was awarded the contract for this phase of the project.
Completion of the demolition and removal phase will prepare the site for a Stage 2 Archaeology Investigation, required in advance of deeper excavations needed to build the park.
As part of the project, Louis Street will be widened to accommodate two-way traffic beside the King Street Parking Garage. Once complete, the section of Louis Street north of the Rivulet Apartments driveway will be permanently closed.
Parking on Louis Street and in the Louis Street Municipal Parking Lot will be permanently removed.
Construction fencing will secure the site and prevent parking and pedestrian travel in the area.
The King Street Parking Garage will be fully operational throughout construction.
For more information on the new urban park, visit the City of Peterborough’s website.
