Thetis Island Community Association
The construction crew has returned from its brief time off and is completing the finishing touches to the roof, snow guards, flashing, and ridge-cap. The pre-finished tongue and groove soffits are on-site and ready for installation. In the Assembly Hall, the bulkhead for acoustic improvement and air-ducts will be built, insulated, and drywall applied behind the chase.
In late July, two inspections were completed and approved. First, and critical to the progress of the build, Herold Engineering did the structural inspection. Diligence to detail has paid off. The structural components were approved, and Herold Engineering has signed-off on the project. The documents are in-hand and confirm that the project meets all of the stringent requirements laid out for a build of this type. Secondly, the plumbing rough-in was both inspected and approved by the CVRD Building Inspector.
Two mechanical contractors have recently reviewed the building and construction plans to design-build a heating and cooling system. The original contract estimate from 2019 was staggering, and we did not accept that the system designed by the mechanical engineers would be affordable or appropriate for the use of the Hall in the long term. It was fortunate that there was time to step back and review all types of heating and have had several islanders contribute exhaustive work regarding the HVAC system. We are waiting for the recent designs and estimates.
The HVAC system is one of the most expensive components of the project, and its design will impact the sustainability of the Hall for the future. With a fresh look at its design, we are optimistic that a design-build system will prove to be not only innovative but cost-effective as well. The HVAC system must provide heating, air movement, fresh air intake, heat recovery, sustainable operating costs, and appropriate heating for different activities.
Thank-You…
Genevieve Poirier, Michel and Lynda Poirier's daughter, volunteered to create the rendering of the new exterior design of the Hall. The image heads the request letter sent out by TICA. Many thanks, Genevieve, for incorporating so many small details in this new image, it depicts an uplifting and very useable space.
Thank-you to Michel Poirier and his crew, Chad, Liam, Mark, and Mike; they do an excellent job, and their attention to detail has kept the project moving and built to the high standards this building requires.
Volunteers:
Construction volunteers continue to work on-site, regularly. They are a significant help to the project, and we sincerely thank them. If you’d like to volunteer at the work-site, please contact Greg Gall. To date, volunteers have provided 466.5 hours of on-site service to their community.
Committees: Ready to Join?
The Forbes Hall Expansion Project is now being managed and assisted by three committees, with specific tasks assigned to each. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact any committee member.
Don’t be shy!
Contact Ann Dickie, Teresa Moore, Tatiana Nemchin, Ellen Rush, or Don Sinclair if you’d like to book a tour on a weekend or late afternoon through August. Project Management Team members Doug Darling or Ann Dickie will walk you through the hall and answer any questions you may have.
See the building for yourself, and imagine the future!
Correction:
In the recent TICA letter to the community there is a typo. Please note that on the first page of pie charts, in the text box "Initial Work" should show $930,535 and not $930,545 as shown. Sorry for any confusion created.
Forbes Hall Expansion Project - Moving Forward Thanks to Our Community.
