The town of Pictou is giving the green light to convert the former Pictou Academy building.

Pictou Academy (from Town of Pictou web site)

Canadian Maritime Engineering, owner and operator of the local shipyard, applied to convert the building into office space plus apartments to serve as temporary housing for roughly 58 tradesmen and others working at the shipyard. But several residents nearby appealed the plan, raising concerns about what sort of worker the “temporary” nature of the apartments would attract, and about noise and disruption during construction.

At last night’s special meeting, after reviewing responses from the developer, council was satisfied that concerns are being addressed, and coupled with the low vacancy rates county-wide, the motion was passed to confirm the approved site plan.

Council also approved a first reading of the development plan for 72 condominium units on the former Golf Course lands.