Work is underway on the foundations for a six-storey apartment building being constructed at the former Zeller’s plaza in Sarnia.

The Addison, a 70-unit building that will front on Afton Drive, is being built by the Vensuris Group of Companies as part of the plaza’s redevelopment following the closing of the Zeller’s department store in 2013.

Construction was originally scheduled to begin in October but was delayed for a few months because of the pandemic’s impact on the building industry, said Lauren McDonald, vice-president of growth and external affairs for Vensuris.

“We just broke ground and started construction about a week ago with footings and foundations,” McDonald said. “We’re very excited that the program is a go.”

Plans are to begin moving tenants into the building’s one- and two-bedroom apartments in the spring or summer of 2023, McDonald said.

“We’re really excited that all of them will have in-suite washer-dryer” and four stainless steel kitchen appliances, she said.

Each apartment will have a balcony, and there are common areas on the main floor, along with an outdoor terrace and barbecue space, McDonald said.

Redevelopment plans for the plaza were announced not long after Zeller’s closed as part of Target’s ill-fated attempt to enter the Canadian market.

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