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YEAR IN REVIEW: After so much debate and delay, downtown plaza finally opens

'This is exactly what the Sault needed': There were plenty of glowing reviews and smiling faces at the grand opening of the city's $11.6M plaza
Darren Taylor
Darren Taylor

Love it or hate it, the downtown plaza is now a real thing.

After years of debate and delays, the polarizing construction project officially opened on Nov. 16.

Will there ever come a day when people forget that the plaza cost $11.6-million? Probably not. 

But here's the real question: Was it money well spent? Give it a bit more time and we'll know the answer.

In the meantime, enjoy the photo gallery above.

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Darren Taylor

About the Author: Darren Taylor

Darren Taylor is a news reporter and photographer in Sault Ste Marie. He regularly covers community events, political announcements and numerous board meetings. With a background in broadcast journalism, Darren has worked in the media since 1996.
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