The City of Peterborough has received notice of intent to demolish a large portion of the former General Electric factory complex at 107 Park Street North, a property long tied to the city’s industrial heritage.
GEPR Energy Canada Inc., a subsidiary of GE Vernova, submitted the notice on September 8, signalling plans to remove nearly 84,500 square metres—about 910,000 square feet—of industrial space. Under the Ontario Heritage Act, Council has until November 7 to decide whether to pursue heritage designation for any part of the property.
Council has acknowledged receipt of the demolition notice and indicated it will not pursue full heritage designation of the site, with the exception of certain identified buildings. The City will consult with the Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee before reporting back to Council.
A Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. recommends mitigation strategies to preserve select heritage elements while allowing the proposed demolition. The report concludes the plan appropriately conserves the property’s cultural heritage value and follows best practices in Canadian heritage conservation.
Built in 1891, the General Electric complex features late Victorian industrial design and remains a landmark in Peterborough’s manufacturing history. Most of the site has sat vacant since 2018, though approximately 60 GE Vernova employees and 300 BWXT employees continue to work in buildings at opposite ends of the property.
