The Ontario Construction Report – JUNE 2011 – PAGE OCR D1
KINGSTON, CANADA
$10M project to be completed by 2012
Kingston, Canada
Fort Henry Discovery Centre contractor selection under-way
STAFF WRITER – The Ontario Construction Report
Kingston’s tourism – and construction – industry will get a boost with the new Fort Henry Discovery Centre, a $10 million project to be competed by the spring of 2012. Pre-qualified general contractors for the project are: J.C. Supher Construction Ltd., R.J. Bourgon & Associates Ltd., Al Langman Construction, T.A. Andre & Sons and Peak En- gineering and Construction Ltd. The contractor for the proj- ect is expected to be selected shortly after this issue of Ontario Construction Report goes to press. Project managers are MHPM Project Managers Inc. and the architect is +VG Architects (the Ventin Group) from Toronto.
The visitor centre will include interactive exhibits, a cafeteria and a gift shop.
“It is important that we share the rich history of our com- munity with others,” said John Gerretsen, MPP, Kingston
and The Islands. “The Discovery Centre at Fort Henry will encourage new learning and recreational opportunities for Kingston residents and visitors alike.” In an article in the Kingston Whig Standard, lead archi- tect Peter Berton said the centre’s design is unimposing, to compliment the historic fort.
“The idea is (for the centre) to be lower than the fort,” Berton is quoted as saying. “Its benign from the parking lot side, but when you walk in the view will be open.” A background document says the new visitor centre “will provide an inviting, informative and compelling en- vironment to orient visitors prior to entering the site. Key themes will encompass early Kingston, the Fort’s creation, its role in the War of 1812 and in defending Canada, its reconstruction, more modern day uses and its distinctions as a National Heritage Site and UNESCO World Heritage Site (designation earned in 2007 in con- junction with the Rideau Canal and Kingston fortifications.)
Proud to be part of the history and future of Kingston.
New projects and growth create
construction industry opportunities
In May’s issue, Ontario Construction Report described how Kingston’s economy is diversify- ing and growing with innovation and exciting business opportunities, with a focus on the ex- pansion at the Royal Military College. In this issue, we review Fuller Construction
Group’s achievements in building the new Cor- rectional Service Canada regional headquarters and the Frontenac Children’s Aid Society head- quarters. Tourism is also thriving, with the impending construction of a new Fort Henry Discovery Cen- tre.
For more information about opportunities in Kingston, visit the Kingston Economic Devel- opment Corporation (KEDCO) site at
www.kingstoncanada.com.
Congratulations to Fuller Construction. We are proud to be working with your team.
jgerretsen.mpp.co@
liberal.ola.org www.johngerretsen.onmpp.ca
1056 Gardiners Road, Kingston, On K7P 1R7 T: 613-634-3008
F: 613-384-8773
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