New at Upper Fort Garry
The Future Begins Now
Work has begun on the next chapter in Upper Fort Garry’s history. As we bring the site back to life, we want to share the exciting progress being made with you, a valued donor to the project. Currently we are continuing to refine the architectural and landscape design processes but the final concept is nearing completion. Our plan is to create the site in three phases:
Phase 1
Heritage Park – Complete by Fall 2011
The demolition of the Grain Exchange Curling Club will begin this summer. This paves the way for the rest of the work on the Park to begin. When complete, the Park will feature historic and heritage content, including demarcations of the original buildings where future artistic interpretations of the buildings will be installed, a grand entrance off Broadway that will lead to the original Governor’s Gate, and lighting that will enhance the inherent beauty of the site and showcase the Gate.
Construction has started on Phase 1 and it will become a beautiful new green space by this Fall.
Phase 2
Heritage Wall - Complete by Summer 2012
The Heritage Wall, which will be constructed on the footprint of the original west wall of the Fort, will be an artistic interpretation of the original west bastion and wall. Visitors to the park will gain a sense of the size of the original walls and Fort, while also learning about its history and importance through the interpretive material displayed on the illuminated surface.
Phase 3
Interpretive Centre
The beautiful interpretive centre has been designed and will be situated on the southwest portion of the property. More work is required to determine the specific space requirements.
More news!
Canadian Heritage has approved our recent application and will be providing a $500,000 contribution for construction of the Heritage Wall. In addition, Friends of Upper Fort Garry has added two new members to its board - Michel Lagacé and Dr. Gerry Friesen. Their personal backgrounds and commitment to our mission will add considerable strength to our board.
You can watch the progress on the site by clicking “Watch It Happen” link. Our webcam is mounted on top of the NorthWest Company building and gives you a live snapshot of the scene.
Thank you for your ongoing support of this significant historic project. We could not have achieved this without you and will continue to keep you updated on our progress.
Jerry Gray
Chair
Friends of Upper Fort Garry Friends of Upper Fort Garry
R .W. (Bob) Cunningham
Campaign Chair
Friends of Upper Fort Garry Friends of Upper Fort Garry
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