Update Summer 2010
Construction on the Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC) continues on time and within the council approved budget. Construction of the main stage auditorium walls was completed in June along with the required steel structure in the main stage auditorium. Construction of the balcony and box seating has started. The structural component of the roof of the building has also been completed. Inside construction continues with the pouring of concrete slab floors and creation of block partition walls.
The project remains on track to become LEED (Leadership in energy and environmental design) certified and to become the first stand alone LEED performing arts centre in Ontario
Topping off ceremony hosted by Bird Construction
On June 25, Bird Construction hosted a topping off ceremony at the construction site to celebrate the completion of the roof on BPAC. The cornerstone of the building was unveiled by members of the construction team and City Council. Invited guests and donors were also treated to a barbecue and allowed to walk the construction site to see the progression of the building.
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The centre is designed by Diamond + Schmitt Architects Inc. and will feature a 730-seat main stage theatre, a 225-seat studio theatre, atrium space and an event patio. It will also include a six-storey fly tower allowing Burlington to host a wide variety of productions.
For inquires about the project or to make a donation please contact the City of Burlington at 905-681-6000 or e-mail bpac@burlington.ca.
Update Spring 2010
Construction of the Burlington Performance Art Centre (BPAC) remains on time and on budget according to a staff report presented to City Council on May 3, 2010.
The centre is now truly beginning to take shape as work continues on the structure with both concrete walls and steel support structures now together on the site. Large concrete walls have been constructed for the auditorium and stage. Burlington Hydro has also energized an electricity pad mounted transformer supplying power to the construction site. Throughout the spring months, mechanical, electrical and wall construction continues. Construction has also started on the Pedestrian Bridge Link to the 414 Locust St. parking garage. The bridge will link the parking garage to the BPAC allowing convenient access to the centre. The building is expected to be fully closed in by the end of the year.
The project remains on track to become LEED (Leadership in energy and environmental design) certified and to become the first stand alone LEED performing arts centre in Ontario.
First Executive Director Announced
Brenda Heatherington was recently announced as the first executive director for the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. She will begin in her role in May 2010. Heatherington comes from the Arden Theatre in Alberta where she oversaw the direction of the theatre since 1992. She was also the program director of the Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival in St. Albert for 13 years.
Heatherington has served as vice-president of the Canadian Arts Presenting Association, and is a member of the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta, the Western Arts Alliance, and the International Association of Performing Arts for Young Audiences. She is also past chair of the Canadian Children’s Festival Association.
Site Tour
On April 9, 2010 a tour was held for the public to get an inside look into the construction process. Although the structure was not fully completed, those on the tour were able to gain a sense of the size of the new facility. More than 250 people visited and toured the construction site.
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