The Town is taking action on a derelict building in the Bankview area, in hopes that it will soon disappear.
The property in question, at 811 3rd Street Southwest has been a concern for neighbourhood residents. Beyond just aesthetic concerns, many feel it is a safety issue, with open doors and open basement in close proximity to a playground.
According to Mayor Terry Yemen, the Town is preparing documents to get a court order to have it removed.
“The homework has been done for the demolition, we have the quotes, all we need is a court order and we can start,” said Mayor Yemen.
He says the Town issued a demolition order on July 27 of this year, and all the timelines for compliance and appeal have run out. Town staff has completed a package with the information needed to obtain a court order. The Town solicitor will be making application in Court of Queen’s Bench at the next opportunity for demolition.
Mayor Yemen says he hopes the process will be quick, although he does not provide time lines.
