McIntyre Headframe Restoration

completed

The objectives of the project are: -Restoration of the McIntyre Headframe by addressing the structural deficiencies identified in the Condition Assessment Report and engineering review in 2018. -Heritage protection and management for continued cultural and heritage value. -Increased access and use of the historical landmark site to all residents, tourists, and the Indigenous population for various cultural and recreational events and to celebrate Timmins’ rich mining heritage. -Implementing key priority of the City Asset Management Plan. The scope of the project includes: -Tender document development release, and selection of bidding contractor for restoration activities. -Conduct on-site meetings with contractor(s) and finalization of project agreement. -All submission of permits and environmental approvals. -Detailed engineering design drawings for all repairs. -Replace corroded structural steel and wood frame members and connections on the inside of the headframe. -Repair loose cladding and wall anchor brackets on the exterior of the headframe. The project will provide: -MacIntyre Headframe preservation for another 50 years, and clear understanding of ongoing preventive maintenance requirements; -Provide greater accessibility to all residents of Timmins and the region, tourists, artists, and others; -Reach greater economic and community development spin offs by reaching new audiences attending various community events such as the Summer Concert Series, the Big Event Mining Tradeshow, film and TV production projects, and other events; -Cultural heritage promotion.