Main Street’s clock tower development in Newmarket appears to be shifting course again.

A draft proposal, which was initially introduced as a condominium development several years ago, had been amended into a rental apartment project recently. However, Forrest Group president Bob Forrest, who is overseeing the project, confirms the development may revert back to condos.

He cites the results of a recent survey on the matter, where “folks have voted overwhelmingly for condo, rather than rental”.

“We will react accordingly,” he said, in an email to The Era. “But until our zoning is approved, there is nothing more for us to do.”

Forrest Group’s rental apartment proposal called for the construction of a 165-unit, seven-storey apartment complex near the Main and Park Avenue intersection. The proposal also included five ground floor retail commercial units fronting Main.

While Forrest didn’t give specifics, he says the switch to condos would mean fewer suites. His company’s website, bobfor.com, does note the design includes 156 units.

Meanwhile, some minor alterations are taking place on the property.

Scaffolding has been erected along the storefronts at the request of the town, Forrest said.

“The town is requiring us to expose the historic components of the storefronts (essentially the second storey), so they can be properly assessed by the heritage consultants,” he said.

A restoration contractor is doing the work, to ensure it is handled as delicately as possible, Forrest said.