Forbes Hall Expansion Update - June 10, 2020
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 10:14PM Thetis Island Community Association
It’s been another good week for the Forbes Hall expansion project. The Assembly Hall has a roof and is sheathed and covered, with metal roofing coming in the near future! Timbers now grace the entryway in an elegant and exciting welcome. The wall was installed today at the driveway end of the new hall. Its height is inspiring. Over the past couple of months an extremely hard-working, expert crew has created a beautiful space for our community’s future.
This week decisions were made regarding the overall look of the new Hall. Siding will be a mix of surfaces that create interest, while keeping it suitable to its location and environment. The truss package for the entry side roof will be arriving soon and will reshape the original hall into its new version. Once all of these puzzle pieces are in place the exterior roof, siding and colour package will be revealed to the community.
As the crew is extremely busy and committed to a well-built project, we request that people refrain from “dropping in” talking to the workers, asking questions, and, unfortunately, creating distraction. It is important to observe that this is an active worksite and crews are working in difficult and often dangerous situations. Please stay behind the provided fencing and well away from the site on those sides without fencing. No vehicles, except those of people who are working on site, are allowed. Any questions or suggestions regarding the project must be directed to Doug Darling at 250-210-4042, and he will confer with Michel at an appropriate time.
If you want to see what’s happening on site just give any of the Project Management Team a call: Carolyn Askew, Ron Bannister, Doug Darling, or Ann Dickie. They are willing (and excited) to facilitate brief tours for up to 4 people at a time as requested. Please remember that no one is allowed on site without Michel Poirier or any of those named above present.
Several volunteers have signed up for site clean up, turning up at end of day to tidy and sweep the project, readying it for the next day. We thank all of you for both your commitment and your contribution! Those wanting to add their name to the volunteer call-out list should contact Volunteer Coordinator Greg Gall directly at gnp.gall@gmail.com. To date, 16 volunteers have contributed 292.5 hours of volunteer work to the Project.
Remember that as much as we appreciate the help, that no volunteer “Drop In’s” are allowed.
Once again, a big thank-you to all the PCH crew and the volunteers for your tremendous work, and know that your cheerful smiles and dedication are much appreciated!
Forbes Hall Expansion Project - Moving Forward Thanks to Our Community.
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