Thetis Island Community Association
With the recent approval by the TICA membership to allow necessary borrowing to complete the Forbes Hall Expansion Project, all phases are now being finalized with sub-trades and material purchases. It is busy every day, with painting, mechanical and electrical installations. So many feet of ductwork and wires! Bundles of insulation sit at the ready for filling the walls, before drywall begins later this month.
To reduce costs, one of the containers (sea-can) and most of the security fencing will be returned. These items are rented, and the sooner they are sent back the better. The crawlspace (basement) is going to be insulated and dry-walled very soon, to allow the contents to be moved into a secure, soon to be heated space. This will allow, in particular, for the library book boxes to be opened, checked, and aired.
This week there are inspections for electrical and mechanical, both necessary before insulation can begin.
The rear windows have been installed; next to come are the standard exterior doors, followed by the large frame windows, and finally the large frame doors. Once all the windows and doors are in place, the final siding will be installed.
There will be volunteer call-outs this week for insulating, and for finishing the Thetis Island fir for interior trim. Please contact Greg Gall to get your contact information on his list if you want to volunteer onsite.
Tricia Hunter and Joel Delaquis have spent time getting the Audio Visual plan together, so the installation of cables and power to the different locations can be done before insulation and dry-walling. The plan expands on the previous audio/visual capacity in the hall and allows for any future needs. Sound and video are available in four rooms, either independent of each other, or connected for large events which enables many more people to be able to view and hear the event’s presentation. Tim French has planned all the data cabling and sites so our hall will truly be connected.
A small group has looked at the site to start planning for the landscaping and gardens to come. They will be looking at low maintenance, native, and drought resistant plantings that will enhance the building and grounds for years to come.
Small committees are under development: Programming Outreach, Gardening, Audio-Visual, Signage, Notices & Installations are just a few. If something appeals to you, please get in touch with Tatiana Nemchintatiana@wingwalker.ca and you will be included in future communications. More information will be shared as the project moves along.
If you would like to see the hall from the inside, please contact Ann Dickie to show you, although lots of equipment and materials are throughout, touring is still possible.
And finally, thank you to our crew, Michel, Chad, Liam, Mark, and Mike. You are building the community a beautiful home!
Forbes Hall Expansion Project - Moving Forward Thanks to Our Community.
submitted by Communication and Engagement Committee for TICA
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 10:18PM 