Ontario Premier Doug Ford hinted Thursday that the province may soon announce plans to move the Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place.
Ontario Place’s redevelopment has been the subject of much debate, particularly among Toronto’s mayoral candidates. Some have criticized plans to build a spa there. Other plans for the space include a waterpark and outdoor concert venue.
“When it comes to the Science Centre [moving to Ontario Place], that came on the table probably a year ago and I personally think it’s a great idea,” he told reporters in Waterloo on Thursday.
He suggested Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma might announce such a plan next week. “If I told you now, my minister of infrastructure would shoot me on the spot. So can you stay tuned till next week, but I think it’s a fabulous idea and there’s a tremendous opportunity,” Ford said. “So I just—I think you know where we’re going on that,” he said….