What's going on across Oakwood Avenue?

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You may have noticed a sign saying "Diamond Rock Plaza" that just went up at the construction site on Oakwood Avenue (Route 40) opposite the entrance to the Terrace.

What is it, you ask?

It's the latest Tom Murley project, but one that has largely lain dormant since it was approved by the Town of Brunswick more than a year ago. In the interim, a lengthy list of conditions on continuing its development has been issued by the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

When I checked today with the Town of Brunswick Building Department, I was told it would not issue a building permit for construction of the four-"suite" structure until all DEC conditions have been met. The work you currently see going on is to meet some of those infrastructure requirements. It is unclear whether actual building construction will be undertaken during the winter.

While the Town does not know which tenants will do business at the location, a spokesperson  told me she believes a convenience store will be the major occupant. Initial plans mentioned having a Cumberland Farms store there, but that chain apparently no longer is involved, she said.

-- Bill Dowd

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