City moves forward on partial demolition plans for historic GE site

Peterborough city council approves demolition of most of historic GE factory site despite contamination concerns

By Bruce Head. After lengthy debate, council accepts GE Vernova's recommendations to preserve only select historic structures.

City moves forward on partial demolition plans for historic GE site

The City of Peterborough has received notice of intent to demolish a large portion of the former General Electric factory complex at 107 Park Street North, a property long tied to the city’s industrial heritage. GEPR Energy Canada Inc., a subsidiary of GE Vernova, submitted the notice on September 8, signalling plans to remove nearly 84,500 square metres—about 910,000 square feet—of industrial space. Under the Ontario Heritage Act, Council has u…