The Wilmot Park bandstand in Fredericton is being restored after being badly damaged by flames in early July. Cassandra LeBlanc, councillor for Ward 10, confirmed the restoration work had begun and said the city's engineers estimate it will take three to four weeks. "The fire didn't, you know, impact the stand too much, so restoration is still possible, which we're very excited about," she said.
On the night of July 2, the Wilmot Park gazebo was set on fire , according to fire officials at the time. The ceiling of the bandstand had to be pulled down as the flames had spread to the attic space. Coun.
Cassandra LeBlanc says it’s important for efforts to be made to maintain all historic heritage places. (Aidan Cox/CBC) It was determined at the time that the fire was deliberately set and police were investigating. Fredericton Police say the file is still under investigation and no charges have been laid yet.
The gazebo, which is located across from Government House on the Woodstock Road, was the first domed or covered bandstand in Fredericton, according to the city. WATCH | Fire not insignificant, but not too problematic to save bandstand, councillor says: Saving historic elements of Fredericton bandstand damaged by arson 3 hours ago Duration 1:27 Restoration work on the Wilmot Park bandstand, which was damaged by fire in July, will take three to four more weeks. It was also an important location for the city's music scene.
Before the 1930s, dance halls and bandstands were the .