STAFF WRITER
\n\u2013 The Ottawa Construction News<\/p>\n
PCL Construction Canada Inc. has started work ahead of schedule on the $110 million National arts Centre renovation project.<\/p>\n
The centre on Elgin Street will remain open through the project, as the contractors implement the design by architects Diamond and Schmitt.<\/p>\n
The project calls for improved performance spaces, public areas for education and events, improved accessibility for people with mobility challenges and \u201ca magnificent glass entrance.\u201d<\/p>\n
The NaC says the work schedule is moving forward more quickly than originally anticipated to ensure its new atrium and entrance onto Elgin St. would be open for Canada Day 2017 and its new banquet room finished by January 2018, CBC has reported.<\/p>\n
In an email to CBC, an NaC spokesperson said work was originally going to start in June after the end of its 2015-16 season. The NaC said in a news release and a related letter to supporters that it would schedule construction outside performance hours, or between midnight and 2 p.m. on weekdays, so evening and weekend performances can go ahead as planned.<\/p>\n
\u201cA certain number of school matin\u00e9es and daytime performances and rehearsals taking place during the week will have to be cancelled or moved to other halls within the NaC, or to other venues across the city,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
The NaC\u2019s Fourth Stage will close from spring 2016 until July 2017, but it said many shows and community events will be held in other parts of the building.<\/p>\n
The \u201cle caf\u00e9\u201d restaurant will be closed for lunch from Jan. 4, 2016 to June 26, 2017, but will be open for dinner.<\/p>\n
There will also be a new, temporary 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. box office at a yet to be named location near the NaC. The release said this will be an \u201coasis from the construction zone,\u201d while its main box office will be fully operational from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Outside the building, hoarding will start going up on Elgin St. and the northeastern side of the NaC terrace overlooking Confederation Square and the National War Memorial.<\/p>\n
In an earlier news release, PCL said as its \u201cOttawa district celebrates its 25th year in the nation\u2019s capital, we are very excited and proud to be working with the National arts Centre in Ottawa and playing an important role in transforming this Canadian landmark.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we approach Canada\u2019s 150th anniversary in 2017, this renewal will bring great energy to the downtown core by showcasing the performing arts, education and introducing new event spaces with one of the most beautiful views in the country,\u201d said kevin Skinner, vice president and district manager for PCL\u2019s Ottawa operations. \u201cWe are truly excited about this project and we see similarities with a theatrical experience. Over the next two years we will rehearse, bring the program together and enable the public to watch the show as it unfolds.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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