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9 hours ago
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Beach Drive revamp begins in Wasaga Beach
More changes are coming to Wasaga Beach's iconic waterfront as crews officially break ground on a major reconstruction project along Beach Drive. The work begins Tuesday, when a stretch of Beach Drive between Spruce and Second Streets will close to traffic as crews move in to start rebuilding the road and underlying infrastructure. Town officials say this long-planned project is designed to make Beach Drive more resilient to flooding and climate impacts that have repeatedly plagued the area. The upgrades are seen as critical to unlock millions of dollars of investment, 'including a premium Marriott hotel that is set to be built on a parcel of land near Beach Drive in 2026, by the award-winning Sunray Group.' Wasaga Beach redevelopment Beachfront Redevelopment plans. (Drone Footage/Town of Wasaga Beach) Road Closures During this phase of construction, drivers won't be able to pass beyond the Spruce Street municipal parking lot, and First Street will be closed. However, Second and Third Streets and the section of Beach Drive connecting them will remain open for now. Pedestrian Access Access to the beachfront directly in front of Beach Drive will remain open throughout construction, the Town assures. The work is limited to the roadway and will not impact the beach itself or any other beach areas. Summer Events The Canada Day celebrations, the annual Midway and Memories of Summer concert, will proceed as planned. Additionally, the Town says several local businesses and food trucks will continue to operate as usual. Related Articles Wasaga Beach announces summer live music lineup, with over 30 concertsWasaga Beach takes step forward in iconic Beach Drive transformation awarding contract to local companyWasaga Beach clears way for new era with beachfront overhaul Beachfront Construction Map Mayor Brian Smith says the project is just one step to ensuring Wasaga Beach's success as a year-round destination and a growing community. 'For year-round hotels, shops, restaurants, cafes, and attractions to succeed near the beachfront, we need to rebuild Beach Drive and make it climate resilient. This is vitally important to ensure Wasaga Beach thrives as Ontario's summer playground – and that we evolve into a year-round destination that will grow Ontario's tourism sector, increase our municipal tax base, support local businesses, and better support the high levels of growth that our community has been experiencing," Smith stated. Earlier this year, the province announced it would contribute more than $10.9 million toward the project - the largest infrastructure investment in the waterfront town's history. The remaining cost will be covered by private developers, the Town noted.
CTV News
06-06-2025
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Shovels hit the ground on new village near beachfront in Wasaga Beach
Architect's drawings of 'The Breakers' Village, Phase One fronting 1st Street near Beach Area 1, which is expected to be completed this summer. (The Town of Wasaga Beach) Shovels hit the ground Friday in Wasaga Beach as construction started on phase one of the new commercial and residential village near Beach Area 1. Back in May, Sunray Group CEO, Ray Gupta, joined Mayor Brian Smith to announce the $45 million premium Marriott hotel set to anchor the new beachfront. These residential and commercial spaces will house new shops and cafes and complement the premium Marriot Hotel, restaurants and other amenities being built by Sunray Group in early 2026. 'Today, (Friday) we are putting shovels in the ground on a high quality, mixed-used village right here along 1st Street near Beach Drive. Stonebridge will build a diverse range of residential and commercial spaces that will house new shops and cafes, which will support year-round economic activity near Beach Area 1 and Beach Area 2. This will complement the premium Marriot Hotel, shops, restaurants and other amenities being built by Sunray Group,' said Mayor Brian Smith. 'This is all part of the Town's plans to reimagine our main beachfront and commercial area – to build Destination Wasaga – and reinvent our community as a thriving, four-season destination.' In November of last year, Stonebridge Building Group was awarded a contract by the town to design and develop a 5.18 acre portion of property near Beach Area 1 between 1st Street and 3rd Street. Sunray Group Sunray Group unveiled that it will build a premium Marriott Hotel in Wasaga Beach on Beach Drive at Beach Area 1 on May 21, 2025. (Supplied) 'Stonebridge understands the significance of this project for Wasaga Beach, and we're invested in the community's success,' said Mark Crowe, President of Stonebridge Building Group. 'Our team is proud to help build a vibrant, year-round village near the beachfront that will support local businesses and help reinvent Wasaga Beach as a thriving, four-season destination.' The village near Beach Area 1 will include open spaces, a public park, public art and a focus on live-work town homes with ground floor commercial space. In total, the project will include over 150 residential units and 31 commercial units. Phase 1 of the construction project includes 26 residential units and five commercial units. According to the town, this five-phase project is anticipated to be completed over the next three years. Stonebridge Building Group says they will pay for demolition costs related to this project. It is also working with the town on redesigning 1st Street. Back in May, Sunray Group said they planned to build a 120-room Marriott hotel in phase one of what will be a four-phase project near the town's beachfront. To learn more about the Marriot Hotel, click here. Related Articles
CTV News
21-05-2025
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Wasaga Beach unveils over $45M premium hotel set to anchor new beachfront
Sunray Group unveiled that it will build a premium Marriott Hotel in Wasaga Beach on Beach Drive at Beach Area 1 on May 21, 2025. (Supplied)
