Work has commenced to give a 101 year-old landmark’s unmistakable dome, a facelift. As one of Saskatchewan’s most important historical structures, the renovation to the exterior of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building’s dome is a major undertaking for the province. The total estimated construction cost is set to top out at $15 million and won’t be completed until late 2015.
The Building
With more than 25,000 visitors per year, the Legislative Building serves Saskatchewan as a representation of its heritage and one of the most notable historical tourist attractions in the province. The building was constructed in the 19th century and recently underwent its most significant restoration to date, a four-year stabilization of the building’s foundation.
In May of 2014, the city of Regina announced that the time had come to make some cosmetic improvements as well. It was decided that the exterior of the majestic dome would require extensive repair to fix the copper roofing, the deteriorated stones, and the overall facade.
The Door
A long-standing relationship that Creative Door holds with PCL Construction, the project's construction manager, was our entry into this project. In order to allow passage to different sections of the building, Creative Door was tasked with installing five Mini Storage Doors from manufacturer Wayne Dalton. The doors were installed by Creative Door using a tower crane which proved to be an especially challenging installation. The doors will also be removed using the crane when the project reaches completion. The building wrap installed will help provide an insulated layer for workers, and the doors have allowed easy access to multiple levels of the structure for workers and supplies. A unique project for our team to say the least!
Creative Door is honoured to be a contributor to the preservation of this historical landmark in the province of Saskatchewan. We are looking forward to completing the project, removing the doors, and watching as the big reveal happens at the end of 2015.
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