After a months-long process, the province’s expropriation officer has ruled in favour of the City of Fredericton taking over its Exhibition Grounds. Council will meet on Sunday afternoon to review the decision.
City council will hold a special meeting on the issue on Sunday
Oliver Pearson · CBC News
· Posted: May 09, 2026 4:52 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
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After years of failed planning and a months-long expropriation process, the city has finally been granted the ability to take back its Exhibition Grounds. The property is located on Smythe Street and Saunders Street in downtown Fredericton. (CBC )
New Brunswick’s expropriation officer says the City of Fredericton is free to expropriate its exhibition grounds, according to documents published by the city.
The city released the documents ahead of a special council meeting on Sunday afternoon. The only item on the agenda is confirmation of the “intent to expropriate” the leasehold interest held by Fredericton Exhibition Limited.
Marley McLellan, a spokesperson for the city, said Mayor Kate Rogers wasn’t available for an interview ahead of the meeting.
“City council has not yet made a decision on this matter,” she said.
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