(left to right) Mayor Pam Mood cuts the ribbon on the Alma Square lobster car bus shelter with local Greco Pizza owner Ray Tynski, project manager Brandon McNicol and Landscape Architect Nicholas Robins
Those visiting downtown Yarmouth will now have plenty of places to sit and take in the town.
The second, and final, phase of the Main Street Streetscape Redevelopment Project is now complete and a ribbon cutting ceremony took place this morning at Alma Square.
The lobster car structures with kitchen party seating were officially unveiled.
Mayor Pam Mood shared her feelings on the projects completion.
“This is a great day, it’s been 12 years in the making. Phase II of the bump-out downtown beautification is in the books,” says Mood. “We’ve got the lobster cars lined up, we’ve got people already sitting in the rocking chairs. It’s just a great day.”
Garian Construction carried out the work.
Margaret Surette and Mayor Pam Mood seated on the kitchen party chairs in the lobster car bus shelter.
A non-repayable contribution of $280,000 was provided by ACOA for the project.
Phase II of the project focused on beautifying the downtown. Planting beds featuring perennials, pieces granite reflecting the rock formations at Cape Forchu, bike racks and LED lighting were also added. A lobster car inspired bus shelter replaced the one at the Alma Street bus stop.
Mood believes people will enjoy the features that have been added.
“I’ve already talked to quite a few seniors who are just really thankful that they finally have some shade. They’ve got chairs that they can sit down and relax in,” says Mood. “It’s just tremendously important that everything looks good, that it’s functional, so that more businesses come in.”
She says the improvements will bring more foot traffic to help businesses thrive.
Watch the ceremony below.
