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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-03-02, Page 27THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017. PAGE 27. Interior renovations continue at Memorial Hall Newson also pointed out that, in front of the doorways in the building, recessed areas had been built to allow floor mats to be on the same level as the floor, making it easier to limit any messes from traffic to those doors. The stairway in the link has been redesigned to have the first section of it oriented east -to -west instead of north -to -south, which is going to allow for less congestion, Newson explained. The space has been changed to provide easier access to the elevator and accommodate two larger washrooms that will replace the existing four washrooms. Many changes are underway in the lower hall including separating the bar and kitchen spaces. The bar remains at the west end of the room Continued on page 28 Getting there While work on Memorial Hall in Blyth is far from complete, significant progress has been made to both the exterior and interior of the building ahead of the opening of the Blyth Festival season later this year. North Huron Director of Recreation and Facilities Pat Newson hosted a tour for members of the local media last week to show off the progress being made within the building. (Denny Scott photo) By Denny Scott The Citizen While the renovation work continues at Blyth Memorial Hall, the interior of the structure already looks drastically different than when the project began last year. As part of the Blyth Arts and Culture 14/19 Initiative Inc., the structure is undergoing major renovations, including significant changes to the layout of the building, new infrastructure and technological implementation and bigger seats being installed in the theatre of the building. On Feb. 22, North Huron Director of Recreation and Facilities Pat Newson and Economic Development Officer Connie Goodall led a walkthrough of the structure, pointing out the major changes to the structure. "There are a lot of changes but the character of the building is being kept," Newson said. "Everything will look good." Newson said many of the changes may not be noticeable, as things like infrastructure and safety improvements are hidden behind walls and beneath floors. She said the building was approaching the end of its usable life cycle and these renovations will add at least another 50 years to its life. One of the most noticeable changes, according to Newson is the expansion of the walkway in what is called the Link in the building. The link is the walkway from the ticket office to the lobby of Memorial Hall and borders on the Blyth Centre for the Arts art gallery. The structure has been expanded to prevent bottlenecking, eliminating the space under the outdoor overhang at the front of the building. Newson also pointed out that a new public address (PA) system had been installed in the building and the speakers will be mounted throughout the structure, including in the link. The only significant changes to the art gallery are the sealing up of a door on the north wall, near the northeast corner of the room. The large sliding door and a door on the eastern side of the room will remain. The floor is being repaired, and the drywall is being replaced from floor to ceiling. 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