Renderings of a new building that will be built across the street from the Interlink in Warwick. Photo courtesy of the City of Warwick.

Andrew Augustus, WPRO News

Construction is set to begin as Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian and president of Michael Integlia & Company, Michael Integlia, announced plans to build two new structures on land across from the Interlink.

“This project will strengthen our local economy by bringing additional tax revenue to our city and creating jobs,” said Mayor Avedisian.

The new development will be built on the sit of the old Elizabeth Mill. Integlia hired a consultant who determined the building was not suitable for the intended use so it will need to be destroyed.

“This will be the start. There will be other project that will follow; they’ll be similar and different they may include hotels they may include more office, but nevertheless I think we need to get the ball rolling,” said Integlia.

The development is part of the “business innovation district” which Avedisian says is a critical component of a comprehensive effort to the success of City Centre Warwick.

Integlia says the space created will be able to house both residential and commercial use. He says ideally there would be rental apartments for “millennials” as well as bars, or even a gymnasium in the same area. The building would connect to the Interlink.

The project cost of the developments is near $75 million and can bring in hundreds of permanent and construction jobs. Cleaning is underway at the Elizabeth Mill site with demolition expected to begin in the upcoming weeks.

Integlia hopes to have construction begin in the next two years.