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a major expansion at Conestoga mall that will It is expected to create 130 construction jobs, with 235 fullâ€"time and 155 partâ€" time retail positions being added to the region when it‘s complete. The project will be led by general contractor Ledcor Construction of Toronto. The existing building will have new flooring, lighting and skylight upgrades, modern furnishings, attracâ€" tive outdoor landscaping and new design elements at the King Street main entrance. And the interior will showcase 25â€"foot high ceilâ€" ings, a clear roof over the food court, a fashionable interior design and wellâ€" positioned lighting eleâ€" ments. As well, there will be new washrooms and more than 1,000 parking spots will be added to the southâ€"end parking lot. The project will also include relocating and redesigning the food court, which will feature 10 food retailers with seating for A major 75,000 squareâ€" foot expansion on the propâ€" erty‘s south end, which will use some of the space left vacant by the Bay, will feaâ€" ture a raceâ€"track design that will link the new wing to the Zehrs wing. The Bay will expand, and, once it‘s completed in 2008, will be 130,000 square feet. Old Navy is expected to open in the summer of 2007. It will also include an 18,800 squareâ€"foot Old Navy, that will be located in the space left vacant by CIBC. This project will include relocating the CIBC to an 8,000 squareâ€"foot indeâ€" pendent site on the properâ€" ty that is scheduled to open in January 2007. And the availability of a wide selection of highâ€"qualâ€" ity brand name retailers will strengthen the regional appeal of Conestoga mall. mall is expected to present a renewed retail and service offering in a contemporary, fresh and modern setting. SUBMITTED GRaPHiC