Lincoln Park Comet Fan Site

Comet to be torn down Spring of 2008,
Construction of Condos to begin soon

In the past, many threats have surfaced to tear down the park, put in a Stop and Shop, Walmarts, and more. This time however, the threat is real and is soon to be underway. As most of you know by now, Midway Realty LLC has plans 2-3 years in the making to demolish what is left of Lincoln Park and construct “The Villages at Lincoln Park,” including affordable housing units, regular condos, and some commercial sections. They have been delayed in their plans many times due to certain situations, however now they are finally getting underway with their plans. After countless approval meetings by the town and state, they have just about gotten the go ahead to start construction.

According to local sources, the demolition team has already taken out most of the vegetation that has grown wild through the park for 20 years. They have also torn out most of the cracked parking lot. According to a story published by SouthCoastToday on January 22nd by Curt Brown, “The Comet roller coaster, the centerpiece of the former amusement park, could be demolished in late spring or early summer, Mr. Williams said.”

The development team is hopeful for final approval of their project on February 5th when another approval meeting is scheduled, however some are skeptical if they will get their approval here. Apparently, the team still has some drainage/septic details to work out as well as traffic going to and from the Villages. It should be interesting how they route the traffic in and out of the area, as State Road is very busy as it is. I’m trying my hardest to get in touch with planners for the project. I want to be informed of the definitive date and time of the destruction of the Comet as it needs to be videotaped! I’d have no problem driving 40 minutes down from the Cape to tape that. I will keep you updated on any new dates/info I come across. As always, thanks for stopping by my site.

You can see the full article on construction plans and current affairs in the development of the condos Here: http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080122/NEWS/801220320