Shovels will be in the ground Monday on the new Roxy Theatre, signaling the start of a new era for the old theatre.

The structure stood at the 124th street site since 1938 but four years ago flames ripped through the Roxy destroying the building. The lot has been vacant since 2015.

Plans to rebuild the theatre proceeded thanks in part to funding from the provincial and federal governments.

The new Roxy will include two performing spaces, a rehearsal hall and a gallery, and will be fully accessable.

A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m.

Construction is expected to take about 18 months.