b'THE REFINERY DISTRICT: Design rendering courtesy of Colliers InternationalWINNIPEGS NEWEST COMMUNITYMixed-use development underway in citys south coreBy Warren HeeleyThe development of the new Refinery District in WinnipegHistorically, the property was the home of the Manitoba will soon revitalize vacant land north of Route 165. AfterSugar Beet Company until the plant was closed in the early obtaining the citys approval in 2015, owner Hopewell90s. The site includes access to the recently completed Development Corporation has moved forward with theStage 2 expansion of the Southwest Transitway on the 102-acre community project, which will include lighteastern boundary of the property. industrial, office, commercial, retail and residentialThe plan for the project includes 44 acres of light industrial housing components. The project will provide substantialand office space, 23 acres of commercial/retail space and opportunities for the construction industry over the next 32 acres of residential housing. As a whole, the property five to 10 years. will feature a wide range of businesses and residences, A LIVE & WORK COMMUNITY from warehousing, hotels, gas stations and a fitness club to The Refinery District site is located between Pembinatownhomes and multi-family buildings. It will also include Highway to the east, Route 165 to the south, Waverleygreen space with park land and recreation areas. Street to the west and Chevrier Boulevard to the north.PROGRESS TO DATEThe major streets in the new development (Newmarket Boulevard, Ballantrae Drive, Scurfield Boulevard and the Waverley Street intersection) have completed site servicing for the available lots in the commercial/retail and residential sector. The anchor of the retail sector is the 60,000-sq.-ft. Goodlife Fitness gym on Newmarket Boulevard that opened in late 2019. CONCRETE RESTORATION SERVICES An important part of the project is its link with WinnipegsParkade Repairs/MaintenanceBalcony Repairs Southwest Transitway. Stage 2 of the Transitway extensionStructural Concrete RepairsBuilding Envelopeopened in April 2020 and includes the Plaza stop at theSealant Services Waterproofing southeast corner of the property, providing a bus link Carlson Commercial & Industrial Services Ltd. between downtown Winnipeg and the Refinery District that 1035 Mission St., Winnipeg, MB CanadaR2J 0A4bypasses the congestion of Pembina Highway. The Plaza Ph: (204) 233-0671 Fax: (204) 233-6938 station provides easy access to the Transitway from the www.carlsoncommercial.cawww.carlsonindustrial.ca residential and commercial sectors of the District.38 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'