Could this be the beginning of the end for the money-losing Victoriaville Centre?
A report to be presented to city councillors on Monday recommends the south side mall be taken down.
Four options for the Centre were prepared and analyzed based on what the public and stakeholders had to say on its future.
“After evaluating the options, the Project Team unanimously recommends to City Council that the City of Thunder Bay pursue the removal of Victoriaville Centre in its entirety in order to re-establish Victoria Avenue and create new public spaces in the Syndicate Avenue right-of-way,” said Jeff Palmer, Project Manager & Urban Planner, Urban Systems.
While councillors will get the report on Monday, there will be no decisions made.
“Victoriaville Mall is currently running at a deficit and has been since 1980,” said Joel DePeuter, Manager – Realty Services. “Council requested that an evaluation of development options be done, and once a decision has been made, we will proceed with the steps necessary to advance design and cost estimation.”
