The Citizen, 2016-10-20, Page 27THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016. PAGE 27.
Courtyard will be a `nicer space' says contractor
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The goal
While it may not look like it now, the courtyard in front of Memorial Hall is to
feature a significant amount of green space including trees, shrubs and flowers.
Plans include heated sidewalks to negate snow removal
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of replacement. Accessibility was
also a topic that came up often
during the discussions.
The renovations are truly top -to -
bottom, Newson explained, as the
floor underneath the lower hall,
which was concrete and dirt, will be
replaced with properly formed
concrete as well as a vapour barrier
to prevent the floor from swelling as
it had in the past. The floor in the
Bainton Gallery is also being
repaired.
The flooring in the upper hall will
be sturdier than before, Klein
explained, as the beams and joists
are all being reinforced to bring
them up to code. New seats are set to
be installed in the space as well, with
Newson saying a new emphasis on
accessibility was to be realized
through the changes.
"The apron of the stage, or the
front of it, is being replaced," she
said. "With that change, we're going
to be able to make the front row of
seats in the theatre movable and have
the opportunity of storing them
under the stage, making for more
accessible seating."
The ceiling in the lower hall will
be tiered instead of raked (inclined),
she said, which will allow for better
soundproofing as well as necessary
fire upgrades.
The lights and sound system in the
upper hall are also being replaced
with new systems that will allow
users from both the professional
theatre and private renters to find
what they need in the hall.
Newson explained that specialized
touch -screen controls are part
of the plan for the building
which will make operating
lighting simpler for renters.
"We're hoping to make things
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BENCHES WITH SACKS
NEW CONCRETE
LANDING
AND STEPS
NEW PLANTER
SEAT WALL
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MAX- 120
NEW LOW
MAINTENANCE SHRUBS
AND PERENNIALS
DUPLEX RECEPTACLE
TYP.
ALTERNATE COLOURED
CONCRETE IDENTIFIES
HALL ENTRANCE
FUTURE STREETSCAPE
PAVING BANDS
responsibilities, a more level space and three large trees, two on the south
side of the property and one on the north, to replace the one that came down
when the renovations began earlier this year. (Photo submitted)
easier for our renters so this is a
year-round facility," she said. "We
think the users will be pleased with
the new additions"
Events like the Remembrance Day
ceremony will be able to make use
of lighting and sound systems
without having to hire a theatre
technician to run lights and sound,
she said.
Users will also be able to access
the building without finding a staff
member, Newson said, thanks to a
new key -card system set to be
implemented. Renters will be
provided with a card that will
gain them access to the building as
well as rooms they need, but
won't work on other doors in the
facility.
"We want to modernize the facility
where we can to help reduce
operating costs," Newson said.
On the professional side, new
Another view
The amount and depth of digging in front of Memorial Hall had some people scratching their
heads, but with the significant amount of changes slated for the space, significant changes
had to be made underground first. Above is an artist's rendering of what the space will look
like once the renovations are completed next year. (Photo submitted)
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historic photographs on
the Huron History
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communication systems have been
installed for those using the theatre
which will allow people in the
technical booth, which is set to be
gutted and refurbished as part of the
renovation, keep in touch with
people backstage.
As for what was, Newson
explained that SKC has decided to
donate equipment from the
kitchen, alongside light fixtures
and many other objects, to
the ReStore in Goderich which
supports Habitat for Humanity
Huron County.
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