THUNDER BAY - The City of Thunder Bay is now inviting bids from contractors interested in building a new pavilion planned for Waverley Park.
It will replace the bandshell in the park's southwest corner that was demolished in 2011.
The bandshell had deteriorated, and the city said its design was considered "out of context" with the surrounding architecture of PACI, churches and homes in the neighbourhood.
The Coalition for Waverley Park and user groups wanted a structure more visually in keeping with the historical character of the park, and suitable for smaller performances.
Earlier this summer, a federal grant of close to $100,000 brought fundraising for the project to the point where it could proceed.
Bonnie Anderson, secretary for the coalition, has said she hopes the pavilion will bring activity back to the park including concerts, theatre productions and possibly even weddings.
Details of the project are being made available to contractors this week.
Bids will close on Sept. 26.
Interested builders will participate in a mandatory site visit to Waverley Park on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
