Kincardine residents can learn more about the Downtown Dig at an open house next week. The $7.4 million tender for the project was approved in January for for the reconstructions of Queen Street through the downtown.
Property owners, business operators, and residents can learn more about the project, which is slated to begin at the end of March, weather permitting. People can learn details about the infrastructure improvement project March 8 at the Kincardine Davidson Centre from 3 to 5 p.m.
Community and Economic Development Coordinator Cherie Leslie is looking forward to the second event of this kind for the project.
“We hosted a well-attended Open House in September of 2022 when this project was still in the planning stages. Now that we know things are moving forward, we’re inviting everyone to come and talk with us again,” she said.
Representatives from B.M. Ross and Associates Ltd., Lavis Contracting Co. Limited., plural, Lakeside Downtown Kincardine BIA, Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, and municipal staff on hand to discuss the project.
“There will be something for everyone at this Open House,” continued Leslie. “Whether you’re a property owner, business operator, or resident, come out and chat with us about this big project. If you can’t make it to the event, visit our Downtown Dig webpage.”
“Blinky’s Bash” will kick things off with a party. The Queen Street event, co-hosted by Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, Lakeside Downtown Kincardine BIA, and the Municipality, features free activities for all ages on Saturday, March 18th, from 1 to 4 p.m.
"We’re making sure everyone knows that even though things may look different downtown in the summer of 2023, we’re still here,” said Mayor Kenneth Craig. “Businesses are open, day-to-day life continues, and events are still happening.”