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flag Sarnia council denied heritage status to an 1880s church over $30M restoration costs, prioritizing housing redevelopment.

flag Sarnia city council has rejected heritage designation for an 1880s-era church, citing a projected $30 million restoration cost and concerns that designation could derail a redevelopment plan into residential and daycare spaces. flag The owner, Anthony Mota, said he lacks funds to meet full preservation standards and warned the sale to the Heikal Group could fail if designated. flag Council acknowledged the building’s historical value but concluded designation might lead to deterioration. flag The decision, made unanimously, balances heritage concerns with urgent housing needs, as Sarnia faces a provincial deadline to act on designations by January 1, 2027.

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