{"id":2189421,"date":"2025-12-06T17:37:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T17:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2189421"},"modified":"2025-12-06T17:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T17:37:15","slug":"major-developers-line-up-to-support-152-million-sports-and-entertainment-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/major-developers-line-up-to-support-152-million-sports-and-entertainment-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Major developers line up to support $152 million Sports and Entertainment Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header aria-label=\"Beginning of Article\" class=\"article-header article-header--story\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-meta sponsored-meta--story\" data-aqa=\"sponsorship\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-meta-content\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-meta-content-text\">This section is <\/p>\n<div class=\"popover\" data-aqa=\"popover\" data-click-to-appear=\"True\" data-container=\"\" data-container-offset=\"\" data-no-style=\"\" data-popover-component=\"\" data-position=\"\" data-sticky=\"\" data-tail-offset=\"\" data-tail-position=\"\"><button class=\"popover__trigger\"><span class=\"popover__text\">Presented<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div aria-describedby=\"popover-desc-sponsored-popup\" class=\"popover__content\" hidden=\"\" role=\"dialog\">\n<div class=\"popover__content__wrapper\">\n<p>This section was produced by the editorial department. 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Vrancor has plans to build a hotel and convention centre on the property.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith construction of the SEC planned to begin in 2026 and completion by early 2028, the timing aligns with the development schedule for Colborne Point,\u201d Vranich said in his letter.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ad__section-border ad__section-border--story article-content__ad-group ad_counter_3\">\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment5240344430330254442017851021721600\" class=\"ad\">\n<p>Advertisement 3<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad__container\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner\" id=\"ad__inner-3\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner__container\" data-ad=\"[[7,7],[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-interscroller=\"7x7\" data-ad-loc=\"3\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[7,7],[300,250],[320,50],[300,50]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\" id=\"ad-3\" style=\"--desktopHeight:250px;--mobileHeight:250px\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ad__placeholder\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>City council also received support letters from Sam Sakhi, president of Elite Developments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe this project will serve as a strong anchor for economic growth, increase foot traffic and local engagement, and lay an even stronger foundation for future residential and mixed-use development,\u201d Sakhi said. \u201cOur Station Sixty project, located within the lower downtown corridor, was designed with the city\u2019s long-term vision in mind.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA vibrant and well-programmed civic anchor like the SEC will only elevate the area\u2019s appeal for residents, businesses and visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Station Sixty is a new 350-unit condominium development being built at 60 Market St. S. directly across from the site of the future sports and entertainment centre.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"ad__section-border ad__section-border--story article-content__ad-group ad_counter_4\">\n<section aria-describedby=\"advertisment7983643486576787348229228372951040\" class=\"ad\">\n<p>Advertisement 4<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad__container\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner\" id=\"ad__inner-4\">\n<div class=\"ad__inner__container\" data-ad=\"[[1200,250],[1200,90],[970,90],[970,250],[728,90],[300,250]]\" data-ad-loc=\"4\" data-ad-mobile=\"[[320,50],[300,50],[300,250]]\" data-aqa=\"advertisement\" id=\"ad-4\" style=\"--desktopHeight:250px;--mobileHeight:250px\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ad__placeholder\">\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"article-content__content-group article-content__content-group--story\">\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Khalid Mehmood, president of Lakeview Development Holdings Inc. said, in a letter of support, that the SEC represents a transformative opportunity for Brantford.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeyond its immediate benefits as a venue for sports, entertainment and community events, the centre will serve as a major catalyst for economic development, local business activity and neighbourhood revitalization,\u201d Mehmood said. \u201cFor our development specifically, the centre will play a significant role in shaping a complete pedestrian-friendly district where residents can enjoy high-quality amenities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lakewood is the developer of a 1,000-unit residential community across from the SEC location at 79 Market St. S.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Rossetto, speaking on behalf of Canadian Property Group, also praised the project. 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