It has been empty since late in 2008 and now Common Councillor Gerry Lowe is trying to persuade his fellow Council members that it can be put to another use without costing an arm and a leg.
The synagogue building dates back to 1865 when it was constructed in the austere Neo-Gothic style of architecture for use as a Presbyterian church. It opened as a synagogue in 1919 when the Jewish population in the city was alot larger.
Lowe says he has toured the building and believes with what he calls "limited funding", it can be renovated for use as office space by the city and non-profit organisations like Prude, the Human Development Council, senior citizens and the Multi-Cultural Association.
