Historic West Elgin Town Hall Rehabilitation

pre-construction

Prospective

The objective of the project is the refurbishing of a historic community building; increasing life cycle of municipal asset; and ensuring climate change mitigation with insulation, new efficient HVAC, windows & doors. The purpose of the project is to introduce library services (meeting library guidelines with larger space; ensuring inclusive use exceeding Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements) and cultural & community services for our vulnerable citizens; rural, seniors, youth, and indigenous. The project scope includes: - renovating and updating Historic Town Hall; - exterior: new asphalt roof above slate; windows, doors, masonry; - interior: beams, fire rating, stairs, HVAC; - insulation, electrical, plumbing, kitchens; - barrier free entrance, Universal Access Washroom (UAW), elevator, interior finishes; - demolish garage; heritage room with glass garage door and - courtyard, landscaping. The project serves West Elgin 322 sq km: communities of Clachan, Kintyre, Port Glasgow, Rodney, Eagle, West Lorne, Crinan with a population of 4995. The project will result in: - increased usage of library by at least 20%, and increased patron visits by 2000; - energy efficiency increased with new HVAC windows, doors, insulation; - accessibility for new youth programs and new indigenous programs; - accessibility improvements and increased use by mobility challenged patrons/seniors; - free computer/internet space; and - space for fine arts/performing arts and heritage displays.

Canada

Infrastructure Canada

Project

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