Downtown Georgetown 10-storey condo on target to open this year

By: Christian Collington, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TheIFP.ca

 

Construction of the McGibbon on Main condo in downtown Georgetown is moving into a new phase of development.

 

Cindy Prince, vice-president of Amico Properties, and Dale Dutot, senior project manager at Amico Properties confirmed that the 10-storey building, located on the corner of Mill Street and Main Street, remains on schedule for a late 2026 completion.

 

According to a 2021 Halton Hills council report, the condo project was issued an order by the Ontario Municipal Board approving the building in 2017, after Silvercreek Commercial Builders put plans forward in 2015.

 

However, in 2018, Silvercreek Commercial Builders were unable to achieve suitable financing and had to cancel the project.

 

Then in 2020, Amico Properties advised Halton Hills council that it would pick up the project.

 

Dutot said the immediate goal is to “have the glazing 100 per cent complete, along with sealants.”

 

Prince echoed the sentiment and said “that means all windows will be in.”

 

The condo development includes 169 residential units, with the first floor featuring a dedicated commercial space. A parking structure will be located below the building.

 

Dutot said the arrival of colder temperatures hasn’t slowed progress. He noted the team successfully shifted the workforce from the exterior to the interior, as conditions changed.

 

Dutot explained that “floors two through eight are already heated, allowing for active work on suites, corridors and common spaces.”

 

A theme of the development is its tribute to the McGibbon Hotel, which previously occupied the site.

 

Dutot said the McGibbon sign, which has been rebuilt and fixed, is scheduled to be reinstalled on the new building shortly.

 

Brick from the former hotel was also used to finish the first few floors of the building

 

Prince noted that the project’s appeal lies in how it fits into the “really, really beautiful” historic downtown core.

 

She also said that sales of units remain strong with only “about 30 units still available.”

 

Prince explained that they’re intentionally holding some units back until the building is finished, as many buyers prefer to see the completed space before purchasing.

 

Prince expressed gratitude for the positive local response from residents and business owners.

 

“We really appreciate the warm welcome that we’ve received from the downtown merchants and the general air of co-operation while we’ve been undertaking this construction,” Prince said.