Project Facilitator - Kevin Lamont
Mr. Kevin Lamont will be working closely with Ron Bannister & Ann Dickie to ensure the needs of TICA are being met. He will liaise with Architect Angela Queck, General Contractor Jerry Lealand, and the consulting engineers, and any other professionals required through the completion of the hall. Currently he is facilitating the expediting of the Assembly Hall revisions, as well as reviewing the entire project to date, with those involved, to prepare to move forward.
We are extremely pleased to have him working for us, and expect that having his expertise will not only lessen our load, but also steer the project along a logical, cost effective, accountable path.
Build Update & Cost Reductions:
Two major revisions are taking place.
Firstly, the mechanical HVAC system is under review, with a redesign by Wilf Scheuer. These changes would reduce costs significantly, while making the mechanics of it far more appropriate for our hall. Other community members are continuing to explore further cost saving measures within the hall’s HVAC.
Secondly, after input from several builders, the decision has been made to redesign the Assembly Hall.
To reduce costs, and expedite the project substantially, it will no longer be post & beam construction. This was dependent on the manufacture of glulam beams, which have an eight-week manufacturing period following the finalizing of the specified order, which had not yet happened.
The new design will have an 8:12 pitch gable with scissor trusses, creating a vaulted ceiling, as there was in the original main hall. The two exterior walls will be 2” x 8” construction, as is the remainder of the new build’s exterior. Standardized windows and doors will be used, instead of storefront assemblies. The Architect is currently working on the new design.
Although it is estimated that both of these redesigns/plans will have significant cost reductions in comparison to the originals, the final expected savings are not yet available.
Timeline/Schedule:
Over the next 3 weeks, the focus will be on the new building package for the redesign, and negotiations for the removal of the glulam portion of the original timber package.
There will not be much if any activity onsite during this time. There may be some backfilling once the weather is more agreeable.
J Lealand Contracting has its crew working on another project at present.
Impact Investing / Funding:
At the November 16th meeting, there was interest in the room for folks with smaller amounts than $50,000 (as in the Local Lender program) to be able to invest in the project. Ideas are being discussed, and we are looking for someone who will be willing to work with us on this aspect of borrowed funding.
A Donors’ Guide is being created, both digitally and as a print leaflet, to assist community members in choosing the right method to help fund the project, and its ongoing legacy. The plan is to have this available to share at the next information meeting.
While undergoing this transition of redesign, please recognize that it is a very necessary use of time, and in the long term will both benefit and expedite the project.
We thank you in advance for your patience.
Respectfully,
Ann Dickie
On behalf of TICA / FH EX COMM
250-246-4079
early rendering of a gable type roof over the assembly hall
Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 12:00PM 
