City Breaks Ground on New Belleville Agricultural Society Building

Construction of the new Belleville Agricultural Society (BAS) building is now underway. Mayor Neil Ellis, Council and the project team were pleased to join BAS members for the official groundbreaking of the project this morning.

The new $10.5 million facility being constructed north of Black Diamond Road and east of Highway 37 will replace the current building on Sidney Street and Bridge Street West upon completion. Key features will include exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, a kitchen, offices, lobby space and maintenance facilities, as well as ample parking and driveway access from a new road off Black Diamond Road.

The facility will occupy approximately half of the entire 75-acre triangular parcel of City-owned lands on Black Diamond Road. The remaining lands will be marketed and sold by the City of Belleville in parcels as commercial/employment development opportunities.

“Today is a historic day for our city,” said Mayor Neil Ellis. “Through a close, collaborative design process with the Belleville Agricultural Society, we have created a plan that will not only serve as a versatile space for events, gatherings and agricultural activities, but also embraces the potential for future development, ensuring our facility will be a vital community hub for many years to come.”

Construction of the project is expected to be completed by September next year.