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Library Framing

Steel framing for the new library branch, looking from the east.

A view of the library branch looking north. Gym is directly behind the library.

Neither Rain, nor Snow, nor Sleet…

It may be winter out there but work continues on the new Brooklin Community Centre and Library. 

The area under the dark-coloured flat roof will be the preschool program room.

Here you can start to see the corridor links (upper and lower) from the lobby to the north end of the building - the gym is on the right.

Multipurpose Room

The assembly of the steel structure for the multi-purpose room has begun.

Sanitary and water service connections are also being installed today.

The Building Starts to Take Shape

The photo above shows the progress of the structural steel frame assembly.  The area framed is the gymnasium.  Due to the limited staging area available on site, the structural steel will be delivered and assembled in four (4) separate areas:  gymnasium, multi-purpose room, library, main entry and two storey sections of the building. 

The vaulted ceiling sections will proceed first and then the fourth section will be framed using a more conventional structural design.

The steel (gym) and wood deck ceilings (library and multi-purpose room) will be installed directly over the structural trusses and a standing seam steel roofing systems will protect the whole assembly – the ceiling deck and roofing systems will be installed over the next couple of months and the flat portions of the roof that connect the vaulted spaces will be installed in late winter/early spring.

The foreground of the photo shows the floor area above the basement level – the basement floor is complete – masons are expected this week to begin the installation of the interior partitions to create mechanical, electrical and storage spaces.  The upper floor level is poured as well.  This is the area of the reception desk, offices, staff room and servery.

All sub floor drainage systems have been completed.  The plumber has also installed one of the radiant in-floor heating loops – embedded in the concrete seen on the main floor.  Some of the mechanical equipment will be delivered this week and lowered into the basement area.  Water meter and backflow assemblies will be constructed in anticipation of connecting to the street service in a couple of weeks.

New Construction Update

The contractor has completed all of the footings and foundation walls and is now in the process of erecting the steel structure – the steel will be installed in sequence over 3-4 weeks beginning with the north-east corner of the gymnasium and works south and west out of the building.  This installation sequence allows for greater flexibility with the crane and eases the delivery of steel to the site (which has limited storage area).

In addition to the work ongoing within the building footprint, the site services contractor has been busy installing the storm sewers, sanitary and water service. The work will tie into the services in the street within the next 2 weeks.  The water service is located on the south side of Vipond Road and the tie-in will require a period of road closure.  Road signage and public notices will soon be erected and distributed to confirm the date of closure. It is expected that the road will be closed for the entire day.

The plumber has also been busy on site and has installed all of the in-floor sanitary and storm water drainage lines. Next up for the plumber will be the installation of the in-floor heating loops (that will be cast into the concrete floor).

 The new high voltage electrical service will be installed as soon as the site service connections have been completed.

Brooklin Branch Program

The Brooklin Branch invites the community to their temporary location for an Ontario Public Library Week customer appreciation day on Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  There will be refreshments and prizes and Beatrice and Friends, along with Brooklin’s newest Mini Idol winner, Amy Bourdon, will be providing entertainment 2 – 3:30 p.m.  Call the branch at 905 655-3191 for more information.

Construction Update

The basement excavation and the footings have been completed and the foundation walls have been installed.   

Next steps will include backfilling all of the open excavations and the under slab service conduits will soon be installed.  The granular base for all poured concrete floor areas is complete and the structural steel will begin arriving within the next couple of weeks.  Once the structural steel is on-site, assembly of the steel frame will commence.

Construction Begins!

Aquicon Construction is on site and construction has started on the new Brooklin Community Centre and Library.  We will continue to keep the community updated on progress through posts and pictures. 

Brooklin Library Branch Re-Opens

The Brooklin Branch of the Whitby Public Library re-opens in its new temporary location at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 2.  We welcome our community to our new quarters at 150 Winchester Road West (Hwy #7).  We thank all of our patrons for their patience during the closure as renovations were completed and the library materials and equipment were moved and set up.  We look forward to serving you!  Hours for all branches of the Whitby Public Library can be found here.