You may be tired of hearing about Bass Pro coming to downtown Buffalo soon.
2 On Your Side’s Josh Boose sat down with the new chairman of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation to get some answers on when we’ll see Bass Pro moving in.
It’s a plan that’s been in the works for years, Bass Pro moving in to downtown Buffalo.
“We’ve made too many missteps in this community in the past,” said Jordan Levy, chairman of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation. “We don’t want to do that again.”
But where does the deal stand now?
Boose asked Levy, “Are there any sticking points?” “No, there are absolutely no sticking points,” said Levy. "Bass Pro is totally committed to this project. Benderson Development is absolutely in lock step with Bass Pro. There are some things that will continue to work on all the time. "
Levy said things like maintaining the historic feel of the waterfront and meeting with community groups and local leaders for input. Bottom line; there’s more work left to be done.
“People want us to rush and we want to get it right,” said Levy. “But as a result, we are going to get it right. It is getting done and the proof is in the pudding. People will just have to wait and see and they will judge us by that.”
2 On Your Side spoke with Congressman Brian Higgins about the latest with Bass Pro. He says, while Bass Pro deals are being finalized, construction is continuing on the water’s edge. Over the last 18 months, he said, there’s been some considerable change on the waterfront to prepare it for the future.
2 On Your Side contacted Bass Pro. No one was available for comment.
-Personally I dont give two shits about Bass Pro…but I am sick and tired of hearing about this fucking project…I think eventually they will bail and never close this deal.
