Here’s what the Centre Block renovations on Parliament Hill look like
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More than four years after MPs moved out of Centre Block on Parliament Hill for the decade-long renovation to the historic building, journalists got a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s progress Thursday.
More than four years after MPs moved out of Centre Block on Parliament Hill for the decade-long renovation to the historic building, journalists got a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s progress Thursday.
The massive project is slated to run until 2031, cost between $4.5 and $5 billion, and is on track to be completed on time.
“This is the largest heritage rehabilitation project that’s ever taken place in Canada,” said Public Services and Procurement Canada assistant deputy minister Rob Wright on the tour.
“We have to balance restoring the heritage with universal accessibility, with sustainability, with meeting modern requirements of Parliament, and creating greater access for Canadians, and creating a more secure environment,” he added. “That’s a tall order”
The original Centre Block building is being completely overhauled, with heritage and art elements carefully removed for restoration, while the core of the building undergoes a thorough upgrade.