Ontario Construction News staff writer
The Town of Collingwood is hosting a series of events related to the Terminals Point construction project, including a tour of the Collingwood Grain Terminals with Mayor Hamlin and a contest to create a caption for a Collingwood Museum Terminals-themed T-shirt.
For a chance to tour the historic site visit the engage Collingwood – Terminals Point page to answer a skill testing question.
The tour will be held Sept. 19. Terms and conditions are available on a link from the page.
The Collingwood Museum is designing a new terminals-themed T-shirt, building on the success of the “Get Your Ship Together” shirt. Submit your caption for the new design by submitting an idea online at the Engage Collingwood – Terminals Point page by Sept. 9.
The winning caption will earn the creator a free T-shirt featuring their slogan.
The Collingwood Grain Terminals have been unused since 1993.
Town Council has been exploring options to revitalize the historic structures and, due to the high costs of revitalization, has pursued a private-sector partnership that will allow the municipality to retain ownership of the land, set expectations for private partners, and leverage private investment to enhance public spaces and meet community needs.
On June 17, following a presentation by staff, council approved the Town project team to execute the Definitive Documents with Streetcar & Dream (Grain Terminals Revitalization Inc.). The execution of the Definitive Documents is a required next step for the continued evolution of the Terminals Point Project and in achieving the goals that were previously established at the outset of this procurement.
Definitive documents provide the legal framework for all aspects of the collaboration and are based on the previously executed Memorandum of Understanding.
The next step in the process will include active community education, engagement, and consultation which will help inform the design and establish a final concept for the lands. Stay tuned to Engage and the Town’s social media channels for information on upcoming events.
Streetcar & Dream’s proposed vision includes the following highlights (refer to Concept Photos):
- Redeveloping Heritage Drive into four distinct areas that link together.
- Preserving and revitalizing the Terminals into a full-service hotel with restaurants and event spaces.
- Adding a residential condominium to the east of the Terminals.
- Creating public access to the top “bin floor” for views of Georgian Bay and downtown Collingwood.
- Enhancing the community’s access to the shoreline and water, creating new trails and walkways, lookouts and boardwalks.
- Creating space for shops.
- Transforming the Collingwood Harbour marine area.
For more information on the project and to receive updates, visit: https://engage.collingwood.ca/collingwood-grain-terminals