News Advisory/Photo Opp: Minto Beechwood Starts Construction with Official Groundbreaking Event, September 20th

Mayor Jim Watson and Special Guests to Join Minto Executives, Purchasers and Community Members for Official Construction Start

OTTAWA, Sept. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - Ottawa's leading real estate developer, Minto Communities, will celebrate the official start of construction of its newest condominium, called Minto Beechwood, with a groundbreaking event for the public and members of the media Saturday, September 20^th, at noon.  Joining executives from Minto in celebrating the official groundbreaking will be Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, and local Councillors Peter Clark and Peter Hume.

Rising on the location of the former Beechwood Avenue retail site which was devastated by fire in 2011, Minto Beechwood promises to return the location to its iconic status for local residents of the New Edinburgh and Rockcliffe Park neighbourhoods.

Now over 60% sold, Minto Beechwood will stand 8-storeys tall and will boast a range of suites from 560-1,602 sq. ft, with prices starting in the mid $200's.  Along with UpperWest and Minto@Lansdowne, Minto Beechwood is one of three new condominium projects Minto will have under construction this fall, demonstrating the continuing strength and resiliency of Ottawa's condo market. 

WHAT:	Groundbreaking Ceremony for Minto Beechwood
WHERE:	7 Beechwood Avenue, Sales Centre, Rear Parking Lot
WHEN:	Saturday, September 20, 2014
	Noon
WHO:	Mayor Jim Watson, City of Ottawa
	Ward 18 Councillor Peter Hume, Chair of Planning and Environment Committee
	Ward 13 Councillor Peter Clark
	Brent Strachan, Senior Vice President, Minto Communities - Ontario

SOURCE: Minto Communities

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