New construction of a mixed-use development in Barrie, Ontario. Design plans call for the construction of a restaurant; and 50,000-square-foot, two-story above grade, 600-seat theater / auditorium.

Redevelopment of the Fisher Auditorium at the former Barrie Central Collegiate site that includes both larger (600 seat) and smaller (250 seat) performance spaces. Project scope is as follows: -Approximately 50,000 sq ft facility, including both large and small performance venues; Space for 1,000 person standing. -Movable floor gala system within the performance hall to accommodate 1,000 people standing. -Restaurant: 50-75 seat restaurant with ability to function independently to ensure space is active all of the time. -600-seat proscenium performance hall, including feasibility assessment and costing of a flexible flat-floor system. -Multipurpose rehearsal, event, and flexible performance space accommodating 200 to 250 people. -Lobby and patron services areas. -Tenant restaurant and kitchen facilities. -Backstage, production, and building support areas. -Exterior features, including main entrance, drop-off areas, loading zones, and a terrace TIMELINE: Owner is finalizing the designs. Tender timeline has yet to be confirmed. Hard construction is expected to being spring 2027 until summer 2029. Target opening is fall 2029. Further update at time of tender. *The facility be designed with a maximum total building cost of $65M in hard and soft construction costs for the building itself including fit out of all seating and audio-visual components