ROCKFORD — The developer behind the massive overhaul of the former Barber-Colman manufacturing complex may try to accelerate the next step of the project as it looks to make up for lost time during a monthslong delay.
Work has been halted for roughly eight months on the $106 million Phase 1A of the Colman Yards development, which sets out to create loft apartments in three vacant factory buildings, including the largest structure at the corner of Rock and Loomis streets. That phase also includes a 336-space parking deck.
When work resumes, it may happen simultaneously with what was initially designed to be Phase 1B. That secondary step would complete the rehabilitation of the remaining historic structures, including ground-floor space dedicated to small businesses and other commercial uses…