Confederation Centre CEO says crews will limit Victoria Row impact during renovation [Video]

Confederation Centre CEO Steve Bellamy is trying to ease some concerns expressed recently on social media about an upcoming major renovation at the centre. 

The centre will undergo big changes in the next couple of years. The space that used to host Charlottetown’s main provincial library branch will be converted into a national cultural leadership institute, including an arts academy, an arts innovation hub to create new musical theatre, and studios for artists in residence.

The project has raised concerns with restaurants on the Victoria Row portion of Richmond Street, a major outdoor dining area in the city. Bellamy said he understands those concerns.

“Of course everyone is concerned about being adjacent to a construction site for a couple of seasons,” said Bellamy.

Starting the week of Oct. 7, safety fencing and construction hoarding will be going up to shield historic Victoria Row from some of the impact of major …