In 2019, news reports revealed the conservatory was in talks with Halifax developer Danny Chedrawe about moving the organization to a new development on Almon Street. An online petition against the move and possible demolition was launched protesting the possible demolition of a valuable city landmark and the loss of the restored Lillian Piercey Concert Hall within the building which is regarded as having some of the best acoustics in the city. The petition gathered over 1000 signatures in less than a day.[13] The conservatory confirmed that talks had occurred but pledged to engage with the community prior to decisions being made.[14]