The owners of the Downtown Chatham Centre are reporting that the restoration of the mall will begin soon.
The ownership group of Rob Myers, Jessica Myers, Don Tetrault, and Ron Nydam said on Wednesday that they have received all of the necessary permits for the building's construction plans and with warmer weather arriving soon, a shovel will be in the ground soon to transform the area.
In the meantime, they noted work on the parking garage and other improvements to the surrounding areas will continue.
"We remain committed to creating a space that reflects the needs and aspirations of the community, and we can’t wait to see One Hundred King take shape," stated a media release from the ownership group of One Hundred King.
The owners said One Hundred King is a transformative project aimed at revitalizing Chatham's downtown core and will serve as a hub for innovation, culture, and community, bringing new opportunities for local businesses, residents, and visitors with shopping, dining, accommodations, and entertainment.
They anticipate the project will be finished sometime in 2026.
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The winners of a contest to name the restored mall were also announced.
Sheri N. and Joey K. have won $2,500 each in gift certificates to local downtown businesses after both submitted the name “King Square”, even though the new space will be officially named One Hundred King.
The Chatham-Kent community was invited last year to take part in a naming contest for the new downtown Chatham space.