Montague construction project could be more than Canadian Tire

By Charlotte MacAulay
Town council voted unanimously on February 12 to extend a building permit to Canadian Tire. The company plans to build a full retail outlet with three automotive bays beside the superstore in Montague. Included with the permit application was a floor plan which says the 24,000 square feet will include three automotive bays, and a small market store. No one at Canadian Tire Corporation could be reached for comment, but the company’s web site has a photo of small market concept as combination store that includes Canadian Tire, Marks Work Warehouse and where applicable, a gas bar.
The permit has been extended to September 30 if at which time construction hasn’t begun another permit will have to be issued.
Montague CAO, Andrew Dagget said they hope to see construction begin this summer.
The PEI construction association spokesperson said no information has been given to them concerning the project. So either it isn’t ready to move forward or the bidding was private, by invitation only.