b'Restoration work underway at Centennial Concert Hall. Photo courtesy of Bockstael Construction.MUSIC TO WINNIPEGS EARS approach, she says. Not every detail of the existing building is shown on the New and refurbished concert hallsoriginal drawings; modifications and repairs were completed over the years.underway across the city Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox reflected on the project earlier By Matthew Bradford this year, saying the project will play a critical role in boosting Winnipegs arts Developments at two Winnipeg concertAnderson, Business Developmentand culture scene after an extended halls are striking a chord with theManager for Bockstael. She also notesperiod of hardship. The concert hall community. They include the large-scaleimprovements to the envelopes airwas constructed in 1967 and it is one restoration of the Winnipeg Centennialvapour barrier and exterior insulation areof the most prominent buildings of the Concert Hall and the construction ofbeing made to achieve a more energy- Manitoba Centennial Centre, she said the new Desautels Concert Hall at theefficient building. in a March press release. It is home to University of Manitobas Fort All told, the restoration will see thethe Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Garry campus. removal of over 40,000 sq. ft. of oldManitoba Opera and the Royal Winnipeg Work on the Centennial Concert Hall isstone cladding and the replacement ofBallet. The work of this project will help being led by Bockstael Construction andits existing supporting system. Bockstaelmaintain its designation as a building includes a restoration of the 54-year-oldwill also be responsible for adding a newwith potential historical significance buildings cladding, roof system,fall protection system.and ensure it remains a cornerstone of Manitobas cultural community in the windows and doors, with the intent toProgress on the $12.5-million restorationyears ahead. 1revitalize the popular music venue. is proceeding as planned. And Tyndall stone panels are being cleaned,according to Anderson, part of thatThe project is slated to continue over repaired and, in some cases, replaced,plan means continually adapting tothe next year and reach substantial while portions of the roof systemthe sites heritage features. As with allcompletion in November 2022. are being replaced [along with] therenovations, existing conditions requireDESAUTELS CONCERT HALL roof drainage system, reports Sarahthe project team to remain flexible in ourThe University of Manitoba is also readying the debut of a new performance space. This summer, Parkwest Projects Ltd. began construction on the new Desautels Concert Hall, a $24-million venue that will host the Faculty of Musics events High Voltageand public performances.Energy Mechanical Electrical Engineering Our goal is to bring CREATIVITY and EXPERTISEforsustainabledesign and energy innovation. THANK YOU to our employees and clients for MCWs continued success. MCW.com 38 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'