The Town Square Gazebo has been sold.
The city managed to find a buyer for the structure after placing it on an auction website.
The gazebo was an unexpected gift to the city from the film production last fall Finding Santa.
The Ladner Business Association requested it be moved from the corner of Delta Street and 48th Avenue, citing concerns raised by members. Those concerns included, among other things, its placement being too close to the curb, obstructing a stop sign, vandalism, maintenance as well as homeless people sleeping in it. The city looked at moving it elsewhere but found it was not feasible and that there were safety and liability issues.
The city placed a $500 minimum price for the gazebo and it sold this week for $1,150. Thirty six bids were placed.
Proceeds will go to the LBA.
It has to be paid for and removed by the buyer by May 31. Bidders on the BC Auctions website don't have to reveal their identities and go by user names.
