Baxter gas station cleared for redevelopment

Posted February 14, 2013

Essa Township has approved the site plan agreement that will guide the redevelopment of Baxter Gas Station located at 6802 Cty Rd 10.

The only gas station outside Angus and Thornton in Essa will close during its reconstruction. Work includes four new fuel pump islands with an overhead canopy, and provisions included for a future propane dispensing tank, a vacuum and air station.

According to the site plan, "The existing concrete pads, pump island and underground fuel tanks will be removed and the existing deck and stairs will be rebuilt on the upper level of the existing building containing an apartment, to ensure a safer fire exit in compliance with all Fire and Building Codes. As well, the existing propane storage tank (10,000 litre tank} will be removed and proper approvals from the TSSA and the local Fire Department must be obtained prior to replacement. The existing entrance off of County Road 10 will be closed with a new entrance to be opened, subject to the approval of the County of Simcoe."

The estimated cost of site work is $182,620, of which $84,333 is for paving, sidewalk, and curbs.

The deal obligates the numbered company to begin work within six weeks of the agreement signed - Feb. 6 - and the work must be completed within 24 months.

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