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More than four years after the Roxy Theatre on 124 Street burned down, shovels will be in the ground on Monday to begin rebuilding the landmark in its original location.

The new venue will feature a 200-seat theatre, an 80-seat studio theatre, a rehearsal hall and two lobby spaces with a gallery attached.

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All levels of government have committed funding to the project, which currently totals over $10 million, including insurance money.

The Theatre Network Society, which was based out of the Roxy until the fire in January 2015, is now fundraising for the remainder of the $11.5 million total cost estimated.

Construction is expected to be finished in late 2020 and for the New Roxy to open in early 2021.

The cause of the fire was never determined but arson was ruled out.