Demolition work on Water Street in Saint John, NB. (photo credit: Patricia Gallagher)
The Saint John waterfront is about to change dramatically.
Demolition of the last two buildings on the former Coast Guard site has started.
Work to remove the helicopter hanger building is underway and could take four days to complete.
Temporary fencing has been installed to direct monthly parkers, pedestrians and motorists in the area.
Demolition of the remaining two buildings at the former Coast Guard site is scheduled to begin within the coming days. This work will take place in phases starting with the removal of the helicopter hanger (Phase 1), followed by the administration building (Phase 2). pic.twitter.com/WpsAbrcb1m
— SJ ParkingCommission (@Parking_SJ) May 24, 2019
On June 4th, demolition and removal of the administration building will start.
Water Street will be closed to thru traffic in both directions between King Street and Princess Street from June 4th to 7th.
Demolition is expected to take a week to complete and crews will be working twelve hours a day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
It will be loud and dusty so people living and working nearby are advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
Site clean up is expected to take up to five weeks with all the work scheduled to be finished by July 22nd.
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