PEI News: Former curling club to be demolished

The former home of a controversial outreach centre in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, will be demolished later this year.

According to a press release, the provincial government issued a tender on Thursday to demolish the former Charlottetown Curling Club at 241 Euston Street. Work on the 0.67-acre site is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

“Residents have expressed interest in redeveloping this property and the possibilities are endless with potential for housing, community space, recreation, childcare and commercial space,” said Minister of Housing, Land and Communities Rob Lantz in the press release. “We want to work with and for residents to create infrastructure that supports the generational needs of the community.”

The Community Outreach Centre used the building for almost three years before moving to Park Street in March last year. The centre has been heavily criticised by residents and politicians over safety concerns during its time on Euston Street.

In September 2023, Charlottetown Police Chief Brad MacConnell described the downtown area as an “uncontrollable situation.”

The province says it will provide more details in the fall about how the public can provide input on the future of the property.

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