Regarding the bare concrete section, this was posted by sdm on December 22, 2008 prior to construction. NSPI wanted to develop the extra space but wasn't permitted to by NSUARB.
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Originally Posted by sdm
News out, emera (NSPI) has been granted approval by UARB to redevelop the power station, subject to a number of conditions.
1 can't be more then 58 million to do.
2 can't be more then 110,000 square feet. Previously there were intentions that EMERA would lease space to 3rd parties.
3 lease needs to be for 40 years.
http://www.nsuarb.ca/images/stories/...%20project.pdf
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I think that the bare concrete section is where the Electropolis studio was previously and this is where the new Discovery Centre will be relocated to. When they move in maybe something will be done with the bare concrete exterior.
Although this news was from a month ago, I don't think that it was posted (i.e. the $700,000 from the province, however, the Discovery Centre news was previously posted)
(source:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20110304001 )
Province Invests in Learning, Innovation
Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
March 4, 2011 11:01 AM
Nova Scotians and tourists will have more opportunities to discover science thanks to an investment from the province.
Nova Scotia will provide $700,000 to support the Discovery Centre's move to and expansion at the new Nova Scotia Power complex on Lower Water Street, Premier Darrell Dexter announced today, March 4.
"By supporting the Discovery Centre's move, the province is helping to support innovation and hands-on learning," said Premier Dexter. "These are key aspects of jobsHere, our plan to grow the economy, and this investment ensure that the Discovery Centre continues to promote science and inspire the minds of future generations."
The funding will be provided over three years through the Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism.
"A new waterfront location will make the Discovery Centre one of Canada's most unique visitor experiences and a centre of excellence for informal and experiential science education for all Nova Scotians," said Dov Bercovici, president and CEO, Discovery Centre. "We are grateful to the province of Nova Scotia, one of our founding partners 26 years ago, for funding that will enable us to transition to the new location by 2013."
The Discovery Centre will move from Barrington Street to its new facility in 2013. The 40,000-square-foot location will allow expansion, improved layout and better visitor amenities, including accessibility.
"The young minds we engage in science today will be the researchers and engineers who devise solutions for our future needs as a society, including our energy needs," said Rob Bennett, president and CEO of Nova Scotia Power. "We want our new offices to be an active, inviting part of the community, and Discovery Centre is a perfect fit."
Nova Scotia Power is providing $8.5 million in support, including free rent space for 25 years.