Latest Updates (Newest to Oldest)
November 2026
- Target Completion November 16th
- June 3, 2026 - Building Permit Received.
- Finishing removal of existing fixtures, ceiling, and insulation by mid-June
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May 2026
- May 23, 2026 - Hall was emptied by volunteers and all the furniture was out in a container for storage.
- May 28, 2026 - Construction started with fencing
- Construction contract for the Community Hall Renovation and Upgrade Project has been awarded to Spani Development Ltd. While we await the Building Permit—which is expected shortly—we are utilizing this time for final project coordination.
- The Building Permit Application is formally Completed.
- The hall renovation project reached a significant milestone. The project has been formally issued for tender. We are now proceeding with the building permit application.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- With the approval of the GICB program the scope of the project was expanded to match the application made to the GICB. The scope now includes upgrades such as accessibility features (automatic doors, upgraded washrooms), and energy efficiency improvements (solar panels, energy recovery ventilation system, new windows.)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
