Project Milestones
Hall Closing 18 May 2026
Construction Start 1 June 2026
Construction complete 30 Oct. 2026
Hall Re-opening 20 Nov. 2026
Construction Start 1 June 2026
Construction complete 30 Oct. 2026
Hall Re-opening 20 Nov. 2026
Latest Updates (newest to oldest)
January 2026
September 2025
Hired the architect: Scott Keck Architecture and Design
Hired a mechanical Engineer, Norman Grusnick for the Heat Recovery System.
Hired a contractor, BNG Heating and Sheet Metal, to install the Heat Recovery System equipment. This work needs to be done ahead of the full project due to grant timing requirements.
Summer 2025
Building permit enquiry which resulted in having to hire an Architect for the project as well as mechanical and electrical engineers.
Issued Request for Quotation for architect, accessible door and Heat Recovery System.
Spring 2025
Successful in obtaining the following Grants:
Summer 2024
Notice was made to the community that there were some issues with the hall roof structure and that the roof and its structure needed to be replaced.
Fundraising and grant application started.
Spring 2024
Structural Drawings were prepared
Project scope was defined as roof truss replacement, strengthening of the lower roofs structure, new roofing materials, LED lighting.
Contractor prepared an estimate and a schedule for the project.
Autumn/Winter 2023
Contractor noticed that the hall roof structure was sagging, both on the main hall and the additions.
A structural Engineer, Allester Engineering was hired.
Assessment of the roof structure was made and it was found that the hall roof structure will need to be reinforced or replaced soon.
- The Canadian government grant (GICB) for $532,000 has been signed.
- Received the balance of the grant from Destination BC $15,000. for the Heating Recovery Ventilation system (HRV).
- HRV unit and fan were installed, complete with ducting inside a storage room which has been renamed a mechanical room.
- Washrooms, bar and kitchen renovations have been added as part of the project tender and building permit application. Proceeding with those renovations will be decided once we have firmed the cost of the main project scope.
- A building survey was done as part of the building permit application.
- Awarded an Electrical Engineer contract to Western Element. Hiring an electrical engineer was required by the SCRD.
September 2025
Hired the architect: Scott Keck Architecture and Design
Hired a mechanical Engineer, Norman Grusnick for the Heat Recovery System.
Hired a contractor, BNG Heating and Sheet Metal, to install the Heat Recovery System equipment. This work needs to be done ahead of the full project due to grant timing requirements.
Summer 2025
Building permit enquiry which resulted in having to hire an Architect for the project as well as mechanical and electrical engineers.
Issued Request for Quotation for architect, accessible door and Heat Recovery System.
Spring 2025
Successful in obtaining the following Grants:
- Canadian Government Green Initiative Community Building (GICB) program for 80% of the project cost up to $532,000 approved in principal.
- Destination B.C. $15,000
- Sunshine Coast Foundation $10,000
Summer 2024
Notice was made to the community that there were some issues with the hall roof structure and that the roof and its structure needed to be replaced.
Fundraising and grant application started.
Spring 2024
Structural Drawings were prepared
Project scope was defined as roof truss replacement, strengthening of the lower roofs structure, new roofing materials, LED lighting.
Contractor prepared an estimate and a schedule for the project.
Autumn/Winter 2023
Contractor noticed that the hall roof structure was sagging, both on the main hall and the additions.
A structural Engineer, Allester Engineering was hired.
Assessment of the roof structure was made and it was found that the hall roof structure will need to be reinforced or replaced soon.
Project Scope
For the full project scope check our our dedicated project scope page.