Faced with a rapidly approaching January 31 deadline, imposed by the management of St Paul’s Church, for proposals on how the city might help save the church’s remains, Councillor Stefan Psenak has found a new avenue to explore : private investors. 

Mr Psenak told the Bulletin he has had one meeting with a representative of a group of investors who may be interested in some involvement in the future of the church building and site. The councillor was not at liberty to divulge any details, but said he will hold further meetings and will take the proposals to the mayor’s office and city council as soon as possible.  Mr Psenak could not say what interests the businesspeople about this site and its ruins. 

“I still have hope,” said the councillor, in reference to the Fabrique’s threat to destroy the church’s limestone walls, which are still standing. The Fabrique has suspended its legal action against the city (using the church’s insurance money to cover lawyers’ fees) for an unspecified time. Presumably if the Fabrique does order the demolition completed, it will then be free to pursue the city in court.  

(Transl. : FR)