Big Renovation Project Underway at Northgate Plaza

A large retail complex in the town of Chenango is getting a major makeover in what's expected to be a multi-phase project to upgrade the property.

Crews from Pritchard Development Corporation started work at the Northgate Plaza on Upper Front Street on Monday.

Brett Pritchard said the first part of the project will address the facades around the existing businesses at the south end of the property.

Additional phases of the job will focus on renovation vacant sections of the complex.

The Northgate Plaza opened more than 50 years ago. It is owned by a company based in Milburn, New Jersey.

Several businesses, including the Touch of Texas bar and event venue, are operating in the plaza. Other businesses include Northgate Vacuum, Grande Pizza and Label Shopper. They'll continue to operate while the renovation project is underway.

Much of the complex is vacant and the owners are working to attract new tenants. A "For Lease" sign at the Northgate Plaza entrance indicates up to 100,000 square feet in space is available.

The plaza has had some major tenants over the years. Barker's department store was one of the first retailers to locate at the property when it opened in September 1973.

A Hill's supermarket and a Carl's Drug store also launched operations in the plaza that year.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A look at some of the initial activity for a project at the Northgate Plaza on September 16, 2024.

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