Royal Alberta Museum revival? Province accepting proposals to save old RAM site
Global News
After resisting calls to save the historic former home of the Royal Alberta Museum, the province will now accept proposals to repurpose the building in central Edmonton.
After resisting calls to save the historic former home of the Royal Alberta Museum, the government will now accept proposals from the community to repurpose the building in central Edmonton.
“Albertans have a very strong connection to the former Royal Alberta Museum in Glenora,” said a statement from Infrastructure Minister Martin Long on Friday.
“We have heard your suggestions, your feedback and your ideas. We’re creating this opportunity to ensure that we explore all avenues for repurposing the site.”
The province has launched a request for proposals. Parties interested in repurposing the site are asked to submit their proposals through the Alberta Purchasing Connection. Submissions are open until Sept. 26.
“Alberta’s government is providing one final opportunity to explore proposals that would either maintain or repurpose the site and keep it as a significant feature in the City of Edmonton,” the news release said.
It comes five months after the same ministry said that even with significant investment, many areas of the building require demolition due to structural issues and contamination from hazardous materials.
Last summer, the province announced it had a date with the wrecking ball.
The government’s plan for the former museum in the Glenora neighbourhood was to replace it with a green space surrounding the adjacent Government House, along 102 Avenue atop Groat Road.
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