It created political controversy when it was announced and was later stalled by a flagging economy but on Saturday, it made history as pre-sales began for condos in Port Coquitlam's first ever highrise.
The 27-storey Shaughnessy at Lions Park tower has been making its way toward the sky since construction began last year and more than 167 units are on sale.
"Interest in the building has been overwhelming," said Nick Belmar, a spokesperson for the Onni Group, the developer. "We're gearing up for the opening of our sales centre on site this weekend." He added that some of the potential buyers like the unobstructed views the tower offers, as well as its close proximity to parks and transit (it's right next to Lions Park).
The tower stands more than 300 feet tall and offers a variety of units, including four townhouses at the base of the structure. The rest are condos, 28 of which are one-bedroom homes ranging between 580 and 650 sq. ft., while the rest are two bedroom homes running between 850 and 940 sq. ft. There were also three penthouses but according to Onni, they have all sold.
Commercial space is also available at the base of the tower. There are no confirmed tenants yet but Belmar said retailers will likely include coffee shops, financial services and, possibly, a pharmacy.
Prices range between $245,000 for smaller units to as much as $398,000 for the larger two-bedroom units on the higher floors.
