The first building on the North Aud Block is under construction. The Canalside Gateway Building, with an approximate 3,000 square perimeter footprint, will be a four-story structure that includes a level along the canal towpath. It will provide information, public restrooms, security, retail and ADA accessibility between the two-level Canalside site, while consolidating Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation operations at the same location. Pennrose will develop the balance of the North Aud Block site with a mix of residential and retail space.
Manning Squires Hennig Company, Inc. of Batavia was awarded a $14.25 million contract to construct the building which includes relocation of an existing sanitary sewer line that runs through the project site. Funding is from the New York Power Authority.