Development Of Old Coast Guard Site Moving Closer

Things are moving ahead on a development that could change the face of the uptown. That's the indication from City Manager Pat Woods as he tells members of Common Council planning for development of the old coast guard site, adjacent to Market Square is progessing at a quickened pace. 

The Saint John Development Corporation is seeking 214 thousand dollars from the city to pay for the planning necessary for an environmental cleanup and repairs to the seawall. 

Woods terms the request "reasonable", saying the work will only go ahead after an agreement is signed with the proposed developer.