The developer behind the proposed $35 million, 100,000-square-foot Sidney Crossing retail project near Victoria International Airport should have a permit in the next few months with ground-breaking expected next spring.
The Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), which ultimately will approve the commercial project, essentially gave developer Omicron the green light last month when it handed the proposal over to Sidney for review and comment, according to James Bogusz, vice-president of operations for the airport authority.
“There are still additional steps required once Sidney has provided its comments, but the VAA would anticipate issuing a development permit in the next few months,” Bogusz said.
If fully approved, work could start at the 10-acre site in March or April of next year, according to Omicron vice-president Peter Laughlin.
He anticipates it would be complete with the first tenants moving in by the fall of 2019.
“The VAA takes their role very seriously and they have an agreement with the Town of Sidney for review and comment,” Laughlin said. “We hope the Town of Sidney will be as happy as the VAA are.”
The centre will include 10 buildings, with plans for anchor grocery and major appliance and electronics stores. Omicron has proposed a mix of retailers on site.
